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Your Turn to Host

A Guide to Great Parties and Gatherings

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By Amber Mayfield Hewett

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On Sale
Jun 9, 2026
Page Count
232 pages
Publisher
Artisan
ISBN-13
9781648294457

Price

$30.00

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$40.00 CAD

Format

Hardcover

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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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  • "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
  • "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

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Amber Mayfield Hewett

About the Author

Amber Mayfield Hewett is a sought-after event planner and entertaining expert, best known as the founder of the supper club To Be Hosted and the creator of While Entertaining on Substack. Amber has helped plan parties for top brands including Bravo TV, Pinterest and Spotify. Her passion for thoughtfully curating events and generously documenting tips for home hosts earned her a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Top media outlets, including The New York Times, Good Morning America, and Vogue, turn to Amber for expert guidance in party planning and hosting. In all that she does, she is on a mission to create more interesting and meaningful social gatherings. When she is not planning parties professionally, she is hosting at home with her husband (and dog) in the Hudson Valley region of New York. Keep up with Amber at @ambb_mayy on Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, or YouTube.

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