There is nothing that Southerners love more than entertaining. This is the best book to help you out for your next party. It has helpful hints for every aspect of your party from the guest list to the food. Whether you regularly entertain or you are new to it you will find this book helpful.. She gives you ideas for different table settings depending on how formal or informal you event is. And then there's the flowers. She even goes into the social reminders or rules if you must for a party both for the host and guest. There are recipes for all kinds of events from brunch to a milkshake bar. There are lovely pictures of the tables, flowers and food. I can't wait to host an event and use this book.

As a Southern lady myself, Southern Get-Togethers is cookbook and hosting perfection! My absolute favorite kind of cookbook is laid out with menus, just like in Southern Get-Togethers. The hosting tips and checklists are also extremely helpful and applicable. The delicious sounding recipes appear simple enough to not feel intimidating or daunting to take on, and to make even a novice cook appear advanced. I am about to preorder, so that I can have this amazing resource at my fingertips as soon as it’s published this Fall. This will be a great book to gift this holiday season! In the meantime I will be testing out some of these delicious recipes. I am thrilled to have previewed an Advanced Reader Copy.

I enjoyed going through this cookbook! I gained some ideas for other dishes as well as made a couple of my own! Everything looked good and the ones I made tasted good as well!
Thank you Netgalley for the ARC!

I'll be honest, I am not a fantastic chef. I rely on cookbooks and recipes to get me through. Unfortunately, though, I found a lot of the recipes within this book to be too complicated for me to really want to try. This book is definitely for a higher-level cook. The ideas for get-togethers were fun and interesting.

I am a huge fan of Kelsey Barnard Clark and own her first cookbook “Southern Grit.” The recipes in her first cook book were amazing so I was so excited for her new book. It definitely did not disappoint. The photography and layout are absolutely gorgeous. I always love when cookbooks begin with starting information such as suggested pantry items. This book includes the information in a checklist, which is extra helpful. I also like the information on how to set a table based on what type of party you are having. There is a great assortment of recipes. The recipes are not too complex and most of the ingredients are readily available. The instructions are also easy to follow. Overall, I think this is a great book both for the recipes and the information.

Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced readers copy. This was a fun party planning book that reminds me of my southern roots.

A hybrid of lifestyle and entertaining, coupled with fabulous photography and some wonderful recipes make this a winner!

More than just a cookbook. Perfect party planning resource for preparing a modern get together of any kind. Checklists, charts and thoughtful considerations as well as practical tips from setting the table, creating center pieces, splitting hosting duties and more. Beautiful photos throughout. Most recipes are straightforward and come together quickly.

I cannot wait to make more recipes out of this cookbook. Kelsey really encompasses the various cultures found in the Southern United States within this cookbook. This book focuses on not only recipes but presentation, and also hosting a party/get together as we call them in the South. I really enjoyed her use and a section on florals, and also just basic ingredients that every cook should have on hand.

I definitely will purchase this book when it releases and I am so thankful to have been given the opportunity to review this by the publisher and Netgalley! I have posted a review of this novel on Goodreads as well.

A beautiful book with everything that you need to throw a fabulous southern soiree. Souther Get-Togethers includes several menu planning ideas and corresponding recipes for every occasion - including brunch, happy hour, game day celebration, potlucks and supper clubs (pizza, tacos, burgers, mezze-Greek), and formal affairs (French Boeuf Bourguignon, Roast Chicken). The Getting Started section was also helpful and provided pro-tips for hosting, table setting, floral arrangements, and social etiquette.

This book is approachable and fun!

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for letting me review this book. These recipes are many I grew up with and some new ones in the mix. I plan on trying several of them. The photos were great!

This book is full of gorgeous photography that immediately made me want to host a dinner party. And then I remembered that I have none of that stuff or the space to do it. The recipes I tried all came out well and the directions were clear. Ingredients were mostly easily accessible which I always appreciate.

This is such a helpful book for someone looking to host more in their home! Aside from the delicious-looking recipes and gorgeous photography, this book has really helpful instructions for what's needed for hosting, how to plan menus, how to put together floral arrangements, and general etiquette are amazing. This would make an excellent housewarming or bridal shower gift! I can't wait to put this book to use hosting this summer.

Thank you NetGalley and Chronicle Books for this gift. Here is my review of Southern Get Togethers by, Kelsey Barnard Clark.
Fantastic recipes and entertaining tips, southern style. The recipes are grouped by function…brunch, all day long, potlucks & supper clubs & formal dinners & socials. Let’s not forget the fun cocktails too.
Planning the menu. Hosting guidelines. Tons of helpful tips.
The recipes, from prep to finish are thoroughly written and easy to follow. Most are not for beginners but experienced. It’s nice to have a fresh take on old recipes as well as a bunch of creative new ones, to add to the mix. Kudos for adding the brightly colored photos to the book.
This cookbook would make a wonderful gift!

While I did not find more than a handful of recipes I would choose to make in this cookbook, I enjoyed the beautiful photos and appreciate the variety of foods offered. Most of the recipes did not seem like they would be too difficult to make.

Thank you NetGalley and Chronicle Books for this advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

Southern Get-Togethers by Kelsey Barnard Clark is a beautiful manual for the want-to-be host, the host-in-training and the host-in-charge. The want-to-be host will find this book to be a great base to show how easy you can start with one meal and move up to host-in-training who has a few meals and get togethers under their belt. The host-in-charge will find this book a handy tool to reference in their toolbox.

Everyone from a beginner to an expert will think this book is a keeper with everything from recipies, meal plans, tablescapes and storage.

Southern Get-Togethers has tons of great ideas and informative bits.

I would like to thank you Chronicle Books for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions in this review are my own.

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I liked the organization of this book which begins with pantry ready checklists and party organization tips, then dives into small to large gatherings and recipes for different seasons and types of parties. The photos of the food but also the tablescapes and guests having fun were also inspirational. Being from the Northeast, I also appreciated the bits if Southern hospitality and tips sprinkled throughout!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advance copy of this book!

Y’all, I love a good cookbook. I pour over the pages of recipes and glossy photos like I’m reading a novel. While I love to read cookbooks cover to cover, not all make the cut of taking up precious room in my kitchen for days on end let alone become a permanent addition. From the moment I read through the table of contents I knew this book needed to be added to my kitchen library. And the results of these recipes did not disappoint. Kelsey Barnard Clark has put together a masterful collection of menus, recipes, tips & tricks that will make even the staunchest introvert decide to host a party. Even if you are only cooking for your own household, this recipe collection is a must have. I received an advance copy of this ebook to review and I can whole heartedly say, buy this book! I have already pre-ordered a hardback copy for myself and few to use as gifts.

Gorgeous pictures and enticing southern recipes for elegant gatherings. There’s casual and formal menus as well as classic and updated recipes.

This book is new southern - same southern hospitality with updated recipes. I loved the complete themed meals. It is nice to have a cohesive plan already set.