Donuts Are a Balanced Breakfast and Other Parenting Pearls From Author Sarah Hoover

I had the yellowtail tartare with jalapeño, one of Nell Diamond’s crispy chicken spring rolls, and then the miso salmon. Stole fries from the share plate. A perfect, syrupy, bubbly Diet Coke over ice with lemon. Oh, and baguette with salted French butter. Nicky Hilton told me that L’Avenue flies it in from France. Is that true? We will never know, but I’d like to spread the rumor. I was so inspired by my own food choices that I even stood up to make a short toast.

2:45 p.m.

Tragically, I had to leave before my cheesecake came because I had to get downtown to sign books. Here, I am saying bye to Beth Nicely and Leigh Lezark. Leigh doesn’t smile, but neither would you if you had her cheekbones. I left lunch carrying my own signed book. Is that narcissism, or is it practical?

3 p.m.

Entering the Strand, one of my favorite bookstores in the world. It’s been owned by one family since it started! I’m about to see my book on shelves for the first time. Drumroll, please!

4:05 p.m.

We found her!!! New nonfiction section! First floor! While I was there, someone came in and bought 10 books for a bunch of people, including her therapist. Okay, that person was my friend Abigail. But it was still a fun coincidence!