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“just read it. forever in love with Cookie.”

“This is my favorite book of all time. I gift this book to every woman I love”

“Cookie Mueller was a party monster at a professional level. Think of her as Joan Didion’s Wario. All the sharp insight, none of the chill. A John Waters muse, NYC advice columnist and completely unreliable narrator. It doesn’t really matter what’s true, just enjoy the ride.”

“Need to read”

“a truly captivating and outlandish read. cookie mueller is funny and so alive. will make you want to REALLY live to the edges of your life”

“cookie mueller's work always has this euphoric sense of impending doom, like that tickle in your stomach when your plane starts to tank.”

“The iconic Cookie Mueller and her wild life in a collection of stories. I love Cookie's approach to life and her stories never fail to amuse.”

“favorite read of 2025, and one of my favorite books ever. I miss cookie mueller everyday”

“★★★★★ John Waters says it best: "Cookie Mueller was a writer, a mother, an outlaw, an actress, a fashion designer, a go-go dancer, a witch-doctor, an art-hag, and above all, a goddess. Boy, do I miss that girl."”