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An inspiring and practical guide to throwing parties where guests feel seen, cared for, and connected Welcome to a new era of entertaining. Perfection is out, joy is in, and the only thing that matters is gathering with an open heart and a curious mind. And anyone-everyone!-can do it. Packed with inspiration, tips, lists, timelines, and recipes, Your Turn to Host is a complete party playbook with an attention to detail that could only come from a master event planner. Whether hosting a birthday bash or an intimate dinner, a raucous game night, New Year's Eve party, or Friendsgiving potluck, Amber Mayfield Hewett shows you how to succeed, step-by-step and with confidence and ease, from planning a menu to putting together the ultimate playlist, sparking conversation to choosing a timeless party favor. She calls it the Anatomy of a Good Shindig, teaching you both the art and science of being the host with the most.

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""Great parties bring out the best in people,"" contends event planner Hewett in this detailed guide to hosting... the creative ideas for gatherings... are undeniably appealing. Readers will feel equipped to host any celebration."" --PUBLISHERS WEEKLY ""Your Turn to Host feels like being welcomed into someone's kitchen before the guests arrive. Thoughtful, inviting, and quietly powerful, it reminds us that hosting is a practice of care, and offers tools not just to plan gatherings, but to create moments of real connection."" --Mariana Velasquez, chef, stylist and cookbook author ""Amber Mayfield Hewett knows that experiences and community don't just happen. They're created. In her beautiful book, she shows us that hosting is a way to build, celebrate, and nurture culture. And she gives us all the tools we need to be great hosts. From meaningful conversation starters to pro tips on what to ask vendors when you're booking them, Amber shows us how it's done."" --Julia Turshen, bestselling cookbook author ""Amber's book is a reminder that Black women's expertise makes their homes and the lives of other people fuller. Instantly, this book makes Amber one of this generation's pioneers in entertaining. No matter if you are hosting your first brunch at home or prepping your guest room for overnight visitors for the hundredth time, Your Turn to Host puts checklists, reminders, and inspiration all in one place.""--Nicole A. Taylor, James Beard award-nominated food writer and cookbook author

""Your Turn to Host feels like being welcomed into someone's kitchen before the guests arrive. Thoughtful, inviting, and quietly powerful, it reminds us that hosting is a practice of care, and offers tools not just to plan gatherings, but to create moments of real connection."" -- Mariana Velasquez, chef, stylist and cookbook author ""Amber Mayfield Hewett knows that experiences and community don't just happen. They're created. In her beautiful book, she shows us that hosting is a way to build, celebrate, and nurture culture. And she gives us all the tools we need to be great hosts. From meaningful conversation starters to pro tips on what to ask vendors when you're booking them, Amber shows us how it's done."" -- Julia Turshen, bestselling cookbook author

Author Information

Amber Mayfield Hewett is a sought-after event planner and entertaining expert, best known as the founder of To Be Hosted and the creator of While Entertaining, which began as a self-published zine and is now a digital newsletter. Her passion for thoughtfully curating events and generously documented tips for home hosts earned her a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Amber's expertise has been featured in top media outlets, including TheNew York Times, Good Morning America, and Vogue. In all that she does, she is on a mission to create more interesting and meaningful social gatherings for all.

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