Shea McGee to Release Debut Cookbook, Around the Table, with Harper Horizon on April 14, 2026

From the two-time New York Times bestselling author comes an invitation to gather around the table—where design-driven entertaining meets warm, approachable recipes for every season.

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Renowned interior designer, founder of Studio McGee and McGee & Co., bestselling author, and one of today’s leading voices in lifestyle and design, Shea McGee will release her inaugural cookbook, Around the Table: Tables and Traditions for Gathering on April 14,2026 with Harper Horizon. After years of curating beautiful spaces and creating memorable gatherings, this cookbook is a natural extension of Shea’s vision, seamlessly bridging her expertise in design and passion for entertaining.

Drawing on her background as an interior designer, Shea brings the same sense of accessible elegance to her approach in the kitchen. In her first cookbook, Around the Table, she shares favorite recipes rooted in Southern traditions, brightened by the freshness of Southern California, and shaped by travels that have expanded her culinary horizons—from Silky Mascarpone Pappardelle to Cola Cake, perfect for hosting an al fresco dinner party. Filled with intimate anecdotes, practical tips, seasonal tablescapes, and curated menus, the book infuses warmth, simplicity, and genuine hospitality into every page, with effortlessly styled table settings that feel both beautiful and lived in.

"What I love most about cooking is how it brings people together," Shea said. "Whether it's a summer dinner outside with friends, a cozy autumn soup night, or baking holiday cookies with my mom and daughters, cooking creates the kind of joyful moments that make time with loved ones feel extra special. Design shapes how we live, and food shapes how we connect. Both, at their best, turn everyday moments into something memorable."

In 2020, Shea and her husband Syd McGee released Make Life Beautiful, their New York Times bestselling autobiography which offered readers an insider and intimate look into how they built their business. In 2023, Shea released her second book, The Art of Home, another New York Times bestseller that offered an inside look at her design philosophy and showcased a curated selection of Studio McGee's interior projects. Around the Table represents the next natural step for Shea—moving from designing beautiful spaces to sharing how she lives, cooks, and entertains in them.

“One of my great privileges as a publisher is the opportunity to work with people who are the absolute best in their field. Shea McGee's stunning designs and eye for what makes something beautiful have helped millions both style their space and also understand the how and why in doing so,” said Matt Baugher, Senior Vice President and Publisher of HarperCollins Focus. “What many didn’t realize until recently is what an incredible cook she is as well! Now, in Around the Table, we have the best of both. Mouth-watering recipes and a designer’s guide for entertaining and presentation. Readers will find an entirely new way to fall in love with the wonder of Shea McGee.”

Around the Table is a celebration of connection, of savoring slower moments, sharing stories, and creating traditions that nourish not only our bodies but our souls. Cooks of every level will be inspired to embrace their creativity, find confidence in the kitchen, and take comfort in the company of family and friends through this cookbook. Discover a delightful array of recipes and entertaining ideas, from beloved family favorites to stunning seasonal tablescapes that will inspire every gathering. In a video shared on Studio McGee’s social media, Shea gave the first look at the upcoming new book.

Join Shea as she teaches us to gather, create and savor in the kitchen. Pre-order your copy of Around the Table here and be among the first to experience Shea’s recipes and entertaining inspirations. An exclusive custom Target edition will also be available featuring a "Small Bites" bonus chapter and a removable cover with Target branding.

About Shea McGee

Shea McGee founded Studio McGee with her husband, Syd, in 2014. Since then, they and their team have designed hundreds of homes across the country. As their portfolio and following grew, it paved the way for the launch of their e-commerce brand, McGee & Co., two years later. A series of licensing partnerships and marketing opportunities further amplified Studio McGee’s design voice—along with two New York Times best-selling books, Make Life Beautiful and The Art of Home. For more information please visit https://studio-mcgee.com/.

About Harper Horizon:

Harper Horizon is a Nashville-based imprint of HarperCollins Focus focused on the stories, values and diverse voices of Americana and beyond, publishing authors such as Penn & Kim Holderness, Willie Nelson, Luke Russert, Robert Edsel, Nia Sioux, Leland Vittert and more. For more information, please visit https://www.harpercollinsfocus.com/harper-horizon/.