The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters

Ok, this was a great book to read! I'm currently planning a wedding and wanted a bit more of a broad brush- more philosophy type of gathering book aside from the planning details that keep being thrown at me. This was a breath of fresh air and really awesome!
Aside from planning we get together to play games or D&D and I think this will help me lead a group better and keep them on track more!

Some big things I took away: Chill kills the vibe, it's important to have a purpose and to not be indecisive. This kinda explains why going to one of my family gathering is so hard becuase of the indecisive “chill” what ever you want attitude they take.
Be a gracious authority and look out for the good of the group.
Make an ending - the proper way to end the night, don't let it linger out
Identify the purpose!

Just excellent! If you plan events (like a library - which is why it's also a career book for me), d&d games, and personal events.