Having People Over

In a world that often feels disconnected and transactional, there's nothing more radically hospitable than welcoming people into your space, your table, and your life.

Chelsea Fagan, author, CEO, and internet big sister, guides you through the art of hosting with accessibility and warmth. This inviting book covers everything you need to create gatherings worth staying in for—whether you're designing the perfect entertaining space, crafting menus that won't chain you to the kitchen, or revitalizing the lost art of grown-up community.

Inside you'll find:

• Curating spaces optimized for entertaining—so guests can drop by without stress
• A brief history of the cocktail hour and its imagined future, with recipes with and without spirits
• The complete dinner party playbook: inviting guests, setting the table, planning menus, creating mood boards, and actually enjoying your evening
• How to host a memorable adult sleepover—and why you should
• The etiquette of being a gracious guest, from timing your arrival to knowing what to bring

Featuring chic photography, charming line drawings, sample tablescapes, charcuterie board maps, and recipes for your next gathering, Having People Over transforms your relationship with entertaining—one apéritif at a time.