Comic Book Collecting New York

Sept Classic: The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

I will grab a table before the start time (feel free to get us one if you're there first). This was the first book ever assigned when I began high school. I was much different back then, so I barely skimmed it and don't remember anything. Here's the synopsis: Fleeing the crooks at Pencey Prep, he pinballs around New York City seeking solace in fleeting encounters—shooting the bull with strangers in dive hotels, wandering alone round Central Park, getting beaten up by pimps and cut down by erstwhile girlfriends. The city is beautiful and terrible, in all its neon loneliness and seedy glamour, its mingled sense of possibility and emptiness. Holden passes through it like a ghost, thinking always of his kid sister Phoebe, the only person who really understands him, and his determination to escape the phonies and find a life of true meaning. *The Catcher in the Rye* is an all-time classic in coming-of-age literature- an elegy to teenage alienation, capturing the deeply human need for connection and the bewildering sense of loss as we leave childhood behind.

📚🎌 Bi-Weekly Kinokuniya Manga Meetup!

Our **[Discord community](https://discord.gg/sHHWY6fAe)** is where anime and manga fans in NYC connect every day, and every other week we take the community offline with a trip to Books Kinokuniya! It’s the perfect chance to connect in person, browse new releases together, and spend the day surrounded by fellow fans. Whether you’re collecting manga, reading your first series, hunting for figures, or just looking to make friends with people who share your interests, we’d love to have you join us. 📅 When: Every other week (see event date & time) 📍 Where: Books Kinokuniya 1073 6th Ave, New York, NY 10018 ✨ What to expect: * 📖 Browse manga, light novels, and art books * 🛍️ Check out anime figures, collectibles, and Japanese gifts * 🤝 Meet fellow anime and manga fans from the Discord * 💬 Share recommendations and discover new series * 🍜 Optional food, coffee, or bubble tea after the meetup Our Discord is the heart of the community. That’s where we chat throughout the week, share anime and manga recommendations, game together, vote on future meetups, and keep everyone updated on upcoming events. **Join our Discord community:** https://discord.gg/KeqkngjUp Whether you’ve been in the server for years or are just discovering us, we’d love to have you. Come hang out online, then join us at Kinokuniya for our next meetup! 📚✨

Daniel's Comic Book Workshop

I Won't Pretend These Missiles Are Stars

[An eye-opening anthology from a collective of fifteen different young writers and artists who were going about their daily lives in and around Tehran, while Israel and the United States carried out a bombing campaign to cripple the Iranian nuclear weapons capabilities. ](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/241717770-i-won-t-pretend-these-missiles-are-stars)

Brunch! Books! Good Company!

📚🍳 **Brunch, books, and the best conversations.** Join us for our August **Plot Twist & Pinot Book Club Brunch** as we dive into ***Getting Away with Murder* by Shari Lapena**. Whether you loved every twist or have theories you're dying to share, this is your chance to chat with fellow book lovers over delicious food and great company. 📅 **Sunday, August 23** 🕐 **1:00 PM** 📍 **Rosa Mexicano** Riverside Square Mall, Hackensack, NJ New members are always welcome—come for the book, stay for the friendships. We can't wait to see you!

Monthly Pulp Discussion Meetup

This is our monthly meeting for Pulp fans & collectors. We discuss what we've been reading along with new developments in the fields of reprints, movies, TV, auctions, conventions, "New Pulp" fiction, and more. The Gotham Pulp Collectors Club will be holding an in-person meeting again at the **Mulberry Street Library** in SoHo, from 1-4pm. The library entrance is at 10 Jersey Street, just one block below Houston, between Lafayette and Mulberry. We're meeting in the Community Room on the lowest basement level. (Remember, the library does not currently have a bathroom for public use! Plan accordingly.) Map link: [https://goo.gl/maps/ckZ8QrPPtx8Eje7w9](https://goo.gl/maps/ckZ8QrPPtx8Eje7w9) Convenient to the Broadway-Lafayette subway stop (B, D, F, M, 6 trains) Website: [http://gothampulpcollectors.com/](http://gothampulpcollectors.com/) All are welcome. Attendance is always free!

Book to be discussed: “Flesh” by David Szalay

"Teenaged István lives with his mother in a quiet apartment complex in Hungary. Shy and new in town, he is a stranger to the social rituals practiced by his classmates and is soon isolated, drawn instead into a series of events that leave him forever a stranger to peers, his mother, and himself. In the years that follow, István is born along by the goodwill, or self-interest, of strangers, charting a rocky yet upward trajectory that lands him further from his childhood, and the defining events that abruptly ended it, than he could possibly have imagined. A collection of intimate moments over the course of decades, *Flesh* chronicles a man at odds with himself—estranged from and by the circumstances and demands of a life not entirely under his control and the roles that he is asked to play. Shadowed by the specter of past tragedy and the apathy of modernity, the tension between István and all that alienates him hurtles forward until sudden tragedy again throws life as he knows it in jeopardy. 'Spare and detached on the page, lush in resonance beyond it' (NPR), *Flesh* traces the imperceptible but indelible contours of unresolved trauma and its aftermath amid the precarity and violence of an ever-globalizing Europe with incisive insight, unyielding pathos, and startling humanity." — [goodreads.com](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/214152261-flesh?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_14) After the meeting, we head over to Julius' (one of the oldest operating gay bars in NYC) to chat about things other than books. Julius' is at 159 West 10th Street (on the corner of Waverly Place, about a block from the library). www.juliusbarny.com

📚🌳 Weekly Manga Reading in Central Park!

Our **[Discord](https://discord.gg/sHHWY6fAe)** is where our community connects every day, and each week we bring the community outdoors for a relaxing **Manga Reading in Central Park!** Whether you're catching up on your current series, discovering something new, or just looking for a chill way to spend the afternoon with fellow anime fans, we'd love to have you join us. Bring your favorite manga, a blanket or towel if you'd like, and enjoy a laid-back afternoon of reading, conversation, and making new friends. 📅 **When:** Every week *(see event date & time)* 📍 **Meetup Location:** **Columbus Circle** *(by the Christopher Columbus statue)* ✨ **What to expect:** * 📖 Bring your favorite manga or discover a new series * 🌳 Relax and read together in Central Park * 🤝 Meet fellow anime and manga fans from our Discord community * 💬 Share recommendations, discuss your favorite characters, and chat about all things anime * 🧋 Optional coffee, bubble tea, or food afterward with the group Whether you're into shonen, seinen, shojo, romance, horror, slice of life, or anything in between, everyone is welcome. Come solo or bring a friend—we're always happy to meet new people! Our **Discord** is the heart of the community. That's where we chat throughout the week, share manga and anime recommendations, organize meetups, vote on future events, and keep everyone updated on what's happening next. **Join our Discord community:** https://discord.gg/KeqkngjUp Grab your favorite manga, meet us at **Columbus Circle**, and let's spend a relaxing afternoon reading together in the park. We hope to see you there! 📚🌸

WTF (Weekly Tuesday Folders)

**NEW LOCATION:** OMG NYC (Origami Meetup Group! New York City) is a group for people to come together and share in the beautiful art of Origami - an ancient art of folding various mediums, most commonly paper. The word comes from the combination of the Japanese verb oru (to fold) and the noun kami (paper). Other materials often folded are fabric, wire mesh, sheet metal, tissue, thin plastic, cardboard, and straws. We meet as a group to teach each other new models and share paper, books, and tips. This meeting is free and open to all level of folders from beginners to advanced. There will be free paper available to share. You can bring your own paper and books, so you can just show up and fold! If you have models you would like to learn, or teach, let us know and we will try our best to accommodate. OMG NYC's WTF (Weekly Tuesday Folders) meetup is now located at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library at 455 5th Avenue. The meeting is on the 3rd floor in room 303. Registration is strongly recommended. You can go to the website [bit.ly/omgorigami](bit.ly/omgorigami) and register for the date you will be attending. Seating is limited so those who register for the event are given priority. Food is not allowed in this library except on the 7th floor. Covered drinks are allowed. The library policy for this meetup is that it is for adults only.

40's & Over Mixer (Drink Specials)

\***TO ATTEND GET TICKETS AT:** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/40s-over-mixer-tickets-1996371427681](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/40s-over-mixer-tickets-1996371427681) (Multiple groups are co-organizing so the RSVP's shown are just a very small portion attending. We'll have a good # attending). Join us for an unforgettable evening at the stylish at the stylish heated, enclosed rooftop - the perfect setting to unwind, connect, and meet new friends—all while enjoying breathtaking views. Whether you’re coming solo or with a group, our friendly hosts will be there to greet you and help spark meaningful connections throughout the night. Finally a party where you will meet others your age who are interested in the same things as you. Make new friends in your age group from several social groups at this unique and fun event. How it works: * **Ice breakers that will connect you with others** * **Hosts on hand to welcome and introduce you to others at the event** * **Up to 50 Meetup members coming to mix, mingle, network** * **Fun music played at conversational levels** FAQS: **Is this for singles?** This is for anyone looking to connect with others. We will have one color dedicated to “singles” so you can see who the other singles are. **How many members will attend?** This is a multi-Meetup group event. This page only shows a small portion of the actual attendees. Based on other RSVPs and members who have already prepaid, we will have a good # of members attending! **Can I come alone?** Yes, about 80% attend on their own. **How should I dress?** We just suggest neat casual. \*Limited # of tickets available for $15. Price will go up to $25 as event gets closer. No tix sold at door. To find more fun events follow: [https://www.eventbrite.com/o/nyc-social-group-316399833010](https://www.eventbrite.com/o/nyc-social-group-316399833010)

Dating Games: A Fun Twist on Speed Dating

For tickets and information: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1995389302117](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1995389302117) **IMPORTANT NOTE: CLICKING THE RSVP AND PAY ORGANIZER BUTTON ON MEETUP DOES NOT GET YOU A TICKET/ SPOT. YOU HAVE TO CLICK THE LINK TO THE EVENTBRITE PAGE AND PURCHASE A TICKET THERE. PRICE GOES UP AS EVENT TIME APPROACHES AND MAY SELL OUT SO GET YOUR TICKET ON EVENTBRITE ASAP.** **\*This is a multigroup event so event responses are only a portion of the total number of attendees** NYC Speed Dating - Dating Games Is your dating life starting to feel monotonous? Do your dates resemble job interviews more than actual chemistry? Sick of dedicating your entire evening to getting to know just one person? Then check out **“Dating Games” Speed Dating!** It’s a lively, modern twist on the classic format. Join us for a one-of-a-kind social experience for NYC singles! Meet new people, win raffle prizes, and connect with other fun, like-minded singles. It’s not only a great way to meet a potential partner—it’s also perfect for finding new friends or even future wingmen/wingwomen. **Suggested age range: 20s, 30s & 40s.** Our warm, welcoming host will get things started before dividing everyone into small groups at various tables. You’ll chat, mingle, and play lighthearted social games with groups of about 4–5 singles. The games are easy, super fun, and designed to help everyone open up and connect. After each round, you’ll rotate tables—just like traditional speed dating—so you'll eventually meet all the singles attending. You’ll also receive a “match sheet,” where you can mark anyone you’d like to speak with again. If they choose you as well, the host will email you each other’s contact information within roughly 24 hours so you can plan a date. Let’s be honest—we’re all tired of endless swiping on apps and meeting people who may not be anything like their profiles. A “Dating Games” Speed Dating night is a far better way to connect because you meet real people *in person* and get a genuine sense of who they are. This is an entirely new, innovative take on speed dating! We appreciate the idea behind traditional speed dating, but it can be tough to keep conversations flowing. That’s why at “Dating Games” events, you’ll have entertaining, easy-to-play games to help break the ice and avoid the typical interview-style awkwardness. We find this format helps people connect more naturally and meaningfully. ### WIN PRIZES! You’ll enjoy an evening full of fresh faces, interactive games, and social fun—no special skills needed, just a little luck! Our friendly host will guide the whole experience and help everyone get acquainted. Throughout the night you’ll play multiple games while getting opportunities to interact with all the singles of the opposite sex. When you win a game, you earn a raffle ticket—giving you chances to win prizes! ### IMPORTANT: THIS IS A PRE-PAY EVENT ONLY Tickets **must** be purchased online in advance—registration at the venue will *not* be available. As the event nears and space becomes limited, the price will increase to $35. *See more upcoming NYC events at [WWW.FRIENDZYEVENTS.COM](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dating-games-a-fun-twist-on-speed-dating-in-nyc-tickets-1982239058384?aff=oddtdtcreator)* For tickets and information: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1995389302117](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1995389302117)

Speed Dating NYC : Men ages 43-57, Women 40-54

**Prepay required at** [https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13598#tix](https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13598#tix) (This is NOT a pay at the door event. Ignore anything that says otherwise). Two item minimum purchase at this venue: food or drink) SPACE IS EXTREMELY LIMITED DETAILS Up to 10 dates in one night! Proof of age required. 85+ engagements ,a few kids and a lot of other happy couples! Men and women sit together for about 5 minutes, and then the guys rotate over partners. After the event you let us know who you are interested in and the results (both mutual matches and one way matches) are provided the next day. \*If you feel sick please don’t come; \*When greeting others please do not shake hands; \*Please wash your hands before arriving; **This is a PREPAY only event. Rsvps on here do not reflect actual attendance as this is a multi group event.** **Prepay required at** [https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13598#tix](https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13598#tix) (This is NOT a pay at the door event. Ignore anything that says otherwise). $30.75- $40.75 depending on how early you register. N