After the success of Platters & Boards, Shelly Westerhausen Worcel expands her entertaining expertise with Tables & Spreads: A Go-To Guide for Beautiful Snacks, Intimate Gatherings, and Inviting Feasts. Using a mix of lush, full-color photographs and simple but stylish illustrations, this practical guide offers advice to any would-be host. The first half of the collection provides an overview of the basics, from the foundation (serving boards) to the essentials (glasses and flatware) and on to the decor (floral arrangement and linens). The second half gathers recipes around potential events or themes, such as "Ladies' Night Lettuce Wraps." Whether impressing new colleagues or enjoying a quiet night with family, these meals--sure to be as beautiful as they are delicious--will delight the senses. --Sara Beth West, freelance reviewer and librarian