“ Hi well simply put, hate routine! Be good to meet new people with a passion for books and other interests. Having a local meet up would be useful as it is a chance to meet like minded people in my local area ”

“ My name is Maria, Spanish with fluent English. ”

“ Hi, I'm a keen reader and am looking to start up a book club in kingston upon thames. I would like the opportunity to meet other people who enjoy discussing a good novel over a drink and perhaps some book swapping. Any takers? ”

“ Hi. I'm Trudi and have only just discovered these meetups - very excited as love meeting new people and experiencing new things! I live near Watford in Hertfordshire and work very very hard. Thoroughly believe in playing just as hard! ”

“ I want these meet ups from all around the globe to enhance and appreciate different cultures in politics, business, academia, etc. I'm the Director of Coimex International Ltd. An import and export company. ”

“ i wanna meet new people, share experiences and have some fun. ”

“ Hi, I'm Siobhan. Love everything to do with films: watching them, making them and, sometimes, hating them. ”

“ Hi my name is Amanda I am 34 and single and I am looking to make friends in the DARTFORD area in Kent, also interested in a book club, running or walking group, also like salsa. If anyone is interested please get in touch. ”

“ I'm back in London, after 2 years and I want to brush up my German, otherwise I'll completely forget it...Can hardly wait to meet everybody in the group! ”

“ Hi would like to meet genuine, friendy, relaxed people. Would also like to be part of an independent Nichiren buddhist Sangha. NAM MYOHO RENGE KYO ”

“ I want these local Meetups because of getting to know people ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love reading classic books and meeting people who are also interested in them. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it's good way of meeting and get to know other people, who might have the same interest as you !!! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because one should get to know their neighbour. ”

“ single Dad, 2 girls. lots of interests. versingetorix@hotmail.co.uk ”

“ First I have to say : what a great idea! I am pleased something like this exists. I just recently came to England in order to do my masters and I will be glad to share my 'academic' knowledge of serbian language:) Warm greetings untill we see us. ”

“ I am a recent Spanish graduate in Translation I have been living and working in London in the last 5 years and I have learnt a bit of French and Chinese which I would love to take further and practice with native friends to learn from their culture. ”

“ To meet people ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am an active bookcrosser in Northants - Weebly - always keen to meet other bookcrossers. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it would be great to meet people with similar interests. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like reading, and movies ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it's fun to meet new people. ”

“ I can't stand cooking for one, I'd would like to meet a group of people to have some good times with ”

“ I'd like to meet up with other writers - particularly dramatists and poets - not only to discuss works-in-progress & publishing and performance opportunities, but also to share ideas about working practices, literary technique, etc. ”

“ I want local Book Club Meetups because it would be a great a avenue to share ideas make friends and broaden ones knowledge. ”

“ I want local Book-Swap Meetups because ... I love books. I always have enough books to read but any suggestions are always welcome. ”