3 Must-Read Books That Every Host Should Read To Prepare For This Year's Holiday Season
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3 Must-Read Books That Every Host Should Read To Prepare For This Year's Holiday Season

If you read these three books, you'll be bound to impress your guests!

Katie Peles
Nov 08, 2020
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3 Must-Read Books That Every Host Should Read To Prepare For This Year's Holiday Season
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November is here! With Thanksgiving approaching and Christmas around the corner, it is the time to plan for the holidays.

It is the one time every year that the whole family can get together, so it needs to be perfect. But how?

In the traditional house for the holidays, the kitchen and the dining room are the two main hubs that need to be prepped and ready for food, decorations, and guests. Here are three great books that will help you freshen up and inspire your guests this holiday season.

The Year of Cozy

This piece by Adrianna Adarme will make you want to cozy up and get ready for the holidays. One of my favorites, this book not only has great recipes, but also includes simple crafts and projects to do at home. Additionally, it is great for all seasons because this book is organized by months of the year, so you will have something new to do each month!

The Home Edit Life

This book by Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin is great inspiration. It includes instructions on how to turn chaos into an organized and color-coded space. Some of their most popular spaces are pantries and kitchens. This book will help inspire and teach you to organize year-round!

The Best of Thanksgiving 

You will have learned about decor and organization for the holidays from the other two books, but this book is where you go for the main dish recipes and table styling. This book has 80 recipes from the classic roasted turkey to pumpkin cheesecake. All these options will have your mouth watering. There are even gluten free, vegetarian, and kid friendly recipes mixed in!

Any of these three books can get you excited for the festivities in November and December.

Tis' the season to enjoy your family and spend time at home! From reorganizing your pantry to making the perfect turkey, you'll be sure to impress your guests!

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