The Daddy Diaries

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Jun 8

The Daddy Diaries - Andy Cohen

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I had a lot of fun reading this dishy diary! I am an Andy Cohen fan, which I think is critical for enjoying this book. Modeled after the Warhol Diaries, this book captures 365 days in Andy's life starting on Jan 1, 2022. Maybe a bit repetitive at times (who can blame him! 365 days, you're bound to have repeats!), but I still had a ball gobbling up this story. I wouldn't go into this book if you're purely looking for some behind-the-scenes scoop on The Housewives (although there is some of that); if that is what you're going for, I'd recommend Not All Diamonds and Rosé by Dave Quinn. Andy has a fabulously big life filled with endless celebrity encounters, meals at the hottest NYC restaurants, and a demanding yet glamorous work life. What surprised me most about this book was how parenting humbles EVERYONE. Sure, he's hosting New Year's Eve, but he's also googling sleep training tips for his 5-month-old daughter. I found it so fun and relatable. I thought getting a first-hand account of his day-to-day was a total treat. I find him likable, self-deprecating, and very funny. I had a great time reading this story.

Things I want to do since reading this book:

1. Install a disco ball somewhere in my house.

2. Host more nightcaps! Why are my friends not stopping over regularly to close out the night with a drink? Is it because I live in the suburbs? Is it because we all have kids? Who knows, but I am going to RECTIFY THIS.

3. Keep my own diary. I love the format of these diary entries (short and funny vs. long and angsty), so I am going to try to keep my own little diary! I started yesterday because I thought, what's a better day to start than the first day of my 31st year!? This will probably last 3 days, and then I will completely forget about it.

On Wednesday night, Andy said on his Instagram that the Negroni is the chic drink of the moment, so of course, we are pairing this book with a Negroni. We’re doing an Aperol Negroni in honor of summer! Swipe for the recipe! Cheers!