We meet monthly to discuss a good book, eat some good food, and to have a good time. All members of the book club read the same book over the same period. Main address 1001 bissonnet, houston, texas 77005 mfah information line 7. Hpl reads online book club join now and let us know what youd like to read for aprilmay. Stay in the heart of houston excellent location show map. The club houston located in the midtown area near downtown and conveniently located near montrose, the club houston provides a clean and safe haven in the heart of the city. The course, designed by jay riviere, was carved out of oak and pine trees and gives the golfer a feeling that is not found anywhere else on the south side of houston or in the houston.
Houston great books is a nonprofit organization that supports and promotes discussion groups and book clubs in and around houston. The bellaire club hosts more than forty aa meetings each week. The mfah book club presents three selections per year. Name a genre, and houston probably has a book club for you. Rienzi and bayou bend history book club the museum of. The book club became something i looked forward to, a balm for my daytoday work. Wifi is free, and this resort also features 3 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. When it comes to golf, houston is affordable and theres plenty of it. Blue willow bookshop west houstons neighborhood book shop. Use these resources to create and manage your own masterpiece book and film club to coincide with the programming on your local pbs station. Designed for both established book clubs and individuals interested in creating connections between literary and visual arts, the mfah book club links works of literature to works of art at the museum of fine arts, houston.
Of the more than 150 golf courses in the area, the majority are open to the public. We are currently reading finnegans wake by james joyce. Docents facilitate tours, selecting several works of art on display that. This book club was established in february 2001 and includes houstonarea individuals who are interested in and excited about the following. Houston book clubs reading opportunities in houston, tx. Aside from the sleek look of the site, there are a number of functional. The sisterfriends book club is just that, a book club comprised of sisters and friends. Its no mystery that many seniors love reading and have a passion for telling stories. Inprint book club free and open to the public, discussing books by author in the inprint reading series.
Whether youre a local, new in town, or just passing through, youll be sure to find something on eventbrite that piques your interest. We believe that serious discussions are rewarding and enlightening endeavors. Houston great books events read and discuss among friends. Houston great books council is dedicated to discussion groups and book clubs around houston. Join the houston heights chapter on facebook for event updates. Founded originally by stanley marcus and other texas bibliophiles in 1929, the book club of texas was revived by tom taylor and others in 1989.
Throughout the year, the two house museums host free discussions about books on life in america and europe in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. Cover2cover book club houston texas, houston, texas. Join us on the fourth thursday of the month for some quality time with likeminded people who love to read, share book recommendations, and socialize over a cup of tea or coffee. Lets have fun reading and discussing informative, thought provoking books. Unbelievable, beautiful, opulent, warm, comfortable, unparalleled service and amenities these are but a few ways to describe bucks wild in houston. A club for likeminded women to discuss great books. Join the history and non fiction book club for a lively book discussion. Mfah book club tours are free for mfah members and free with general museum admission for nonmembers.
Meeting other avid readers in houston and choosing a. The sisterfriends book club from houston on s list. We share a lively exchange of thoughts, opinions, and ideas. Central market book club info available on poetry group info available on back to home last revised. Find groups in houston, texas about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Find groups in houston, texas about topic and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Mfah book club tours the museum of fine arts, houston. We choose one book every quarter for a docentled tour. Houston montrose great books book club moved to central market book club info available on.
Murder in the afternoon book club the murder in the afternoon book club meets the third monday of every month at 1pm on bookpeoples third floor to discuss some of some of mysterypeoples favorite books in the mystery genre. The girly book club gbc is a global book club for women all over the world to connect online and in person. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. Timber creek golf club is a 27hole golf facility that lies on 316 acres of heavy woods in friendswood, texas. Bracewell neighborhood library book club not your mamas book club join in a lively book discussion. We offer a relaxing environment where men from all over texas and beyond can forget about their hectic lives for a few hours and be able to enjoy themselves.
All groups groups your friends have joined arts beliefs. Our goal is to bring like minded individuals together wh. I have moved the list of book clubs in texas to lone star literary life. The degolyer library is the institutional home of the book club of texas. Whether youre hosting a corporate meeting, or combining it with a golf outing, our 33,000square foot clubhouse and distinguished golf courses are the ideal. All programs and events have been suspended through the end of may. Meet aleks the fourth tuesday of each month to talk about topical books that will expand your worldview and challenge your way of thinking.
Join the history and nonfiction book club for a lively book discussion. Since reading is such a common hobby, starting a senior book club is an excellent opportunity for incorporating socialization and continued learning and engagement for your elderly loved one. Located on the edges of the energy corridor and memorial neighborhoods, we have staffers and loyal readers from katy, spring branch, memorial. Why i started a book club in the harris county jail the. Entrepreneurial appetites black professionals book club 300 seconds, the cave san antonio, tx share entrepreneurial appetites black professionals book club with your friends. It is open to anyone with an interest in book collecting, the book arts, and texas history and literature. Want to discuss great books with likeminded friends in houston. Designed for both established book clubs and individuals interested in creating. This book club is for people whod like to read more. Please click on the learn more button to see more details on each group. Adult entertainment club in houston, tx bucks wild. We invite you to find out and experience all that a real gentlemens club can be. Were a global book club for likeminded women to discuss great books. We indulge in the works of africanamerican writers from mainstream to selfpublished.
Individuals, groups, and organizations interested in collaborating with hpl by offering a public program, e. Kids book club with austin allies building empathy in young readers, one book at a time. Use these resources to start your own book club to coincide with exhibits at the museum of fine arts, houston. And because the houston area is so large, they run the gamut from treelined, heavily wooded courses on the north side to wideopen coastal plains layouts where wind is very much a factor. Theres no assigned reading, silent book club is about taking time out of your busy schedule to simply relax and read. Experience breathtaking views, timeless elegance, unsurpassed cuisine and gracious hospitality at golf club of houston an exclusive environment in an attractive, convenient location. Exclusive interview book club stars jane fonda, mary steenburgen, and candice bergen sit down with fandango correspondent nikki novak to talk the importance of having a movie with older female leads and how they keep their mojo. Discussion is central to our philosophy because it fosters understanding. Inprint poetry buskers spreading the joy of poetry by writing poems on demand around the city.
We will provide more information as it becomes available. Founded in 1998, the good book club is a reading group located in the clear lake area of houston, tx. Book clubs groups in houston heres a look at some book clubs groups near houston. Use this site to find groups that fit your needs, whether that be location or interest in the books themselves. Search online for author events, books to order, recommendations or the newest book club pick. Houston arboretum and nature center is minutes away.
It is at the epicenter of the citys vibrant business and financial activities. Get houston book and literature news from the houston chronicle on. Book clubs in texas please be patient with us as we find and add hotlinks to. For a detailed overview, scroll through the below sections on this page. In working with our friendsweb provider, content active, we have overhauled our system in order to better serve the houston and dallas philanthropic and charity communities. Rienzi and bayou bend history book club the museum of fine. If you participate in a discussion group and would like to be part of our organization, email us here. Blue willow bookshop serves west houston as well as the greater houston area with opinionated advice and our favorite books, games and gifts. Jersey meadow golf course 8502 rio grande st, houston, tx 77040 7 8960900. Im proud of my work as a public defender, but its hard to watch clients get years or even decades in prison. Golf courses in houston, tx houston, tx tee times on golfnow. The houston club is located in the heart of downtown houston. The houston woman business book club was formed in january 2009 by houston woman magazine to further its mission of informing. When an alcoholic or a family member reaches out for help, the bellaire club is there.
Carnegie neighborhood library and center for learning book club discuss books with. Hey houston women, join us for a monthly discussion about womencentered literature, with wine. We meet the second sunday of every month for a potluck dinner and discussion of our latest selection. May 18, 2018 book club stars jane fonda, mary steenburgen, and candice bergen sit down with fandango correspondent nikki novak to talk the importance of having a movie with older female leads and how they keep their mojo. Houston nonfiction book club discontinued houston montrose great books book club moved to. The girly book club a global book club for women all over. Book club groups in houston heres a look at some book club groups near houston. We will still have many of the same wonderful programs that you know and love, but just look a bit different this year. The girly book club a global book club for women all.
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