Friday, July 31, 2020

Book Recommendations for Fans of Dream Daddy

Book Recommendations for Fans of Dream Daddy A few short weeks ago, Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator arrived on the scene and life has not been the same since. From fan art to fan fiction, these seven men (and their adorable kids) have stolen the collective heart of the entire internet. The dating sims combination of diverse characters (including a trans dad and a trans avatar for players), instantly meme-able art and dialogue, and overall charming style has everyone swooning. Dream Daddys premise is straightforward: your avatar, a lonely single dad, moves to a new town where every man he meets is also a single dad, open for romancing and thats where the fun begins! Here are some books to help you best connect with the dad of your dreams: Mat Cool Dad Sella Who is he? Avid music enthusiast, passionate coffee drinker. You can find him most days selling bean juice over at the Coffee Spoon or hanging out at the park with his amazing daughter. What to read:  His passion for music and his rebellious teen daughter make a book like Rani Patel in Full Effect by Sonia Patel a perfect choice to bond with this dad. Joseph Cool Youth Minister Dad Christiansen Who is he?  If hes not in church, you can catch this youth minister out on the open water, setting sail on the seas of adventure! He loves playing guitar and crushing his four kids at Candy Land. What to read:  If youre looking to better understand the faith of this still-married dad, perhaps try a thoughtful essay collection like  Movies Are Prayers: How Films Voice Our Deepest Longings by Josh Larsen. Craig Fitness Dad Cahn Who is he?  Dad of three, business entrepreneur, fitness enthusiast, and your avatars former college roommate. What to read:  Prep to spend more time with this dad by reading the  Hanya YanagiharaĆ¢€™s A Little Life, a book that explores multi-decade relationships like yours with Craig. Hugo Teacher Dad Vega Who is he?  Middle school and High school teacher, writer of scholarly articles on 18th century literature. Major bookworm. What to read:  Really get into the mindset of how books can affect your life with Ann Hoods memoir Morningstar: Growing Up With Books.  Bonus: its brand-new, so maybe Hugo hasnt read it yet and you can recommend it to him! Brian Rival Dad Harding Who is he?  Your in-game rival is super proud of his prodigy daughter. His hobbies include fishing, grilling, and construction. What to read:  Pick up some survival skills in Gabriel Tallents novel My Absolute Darling, which happens to have a young girl as its protagonist a possible way to bond with Brian over his beloved daughter. Damien Goth Dad Bloodmarch Who is he?  This dad loves long strolls through graveyards, true crime podcasts, taxidermy, Victorian fashion, and spending time with his son. What to read:  Lean into this dads love of true crime and history with City of Light, City of Poison: Magic, Murder, and the First Police Chief of Paris by Holly Tucker. Robert Bad Dad Small Who is he?  The games only dad to be estranged from his daughter, Robert can be most often found brooding into a glass of whisky. What to read:  There is no shortage of hard-drinking, damaged antiheroes in crime fiction, but wed suggest Attica Lockes Black Water Rising for the way its antihero confronts his inner demons. Save Save