12: the gay books i read in 2023

In 2023, I made a point of reading more "woman loving woman" books, and in this episode, I give a stream-of-consciousness review of all of them. Books included in this episode: Ruby Fruit Jungle by Rita Mae BrownThe Color Purple by Alice WalkerCouplets by Maggie MilnerPretty Baby by Chris BelcherGirls Can Kiss Now by Jill GutowitzPaul Takes The Form of A Mortal Girl by Andrea LawlorLast Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda LoA Scatter of Light by Malinda LoMoby Dyke by Krista BurtonCleat Cute by Meryl WilsnerDelilah Green Doesn’t Care by Ashley Herring BlakeAstrid Parker Doesn’t Fail by Ashley Herring BlakeIris Kelly Doesn’t Date by Ashley Herring BlakeWhen Katie Met Cassidy by Camille PerriSatisfaction Guaranteed by Karelia Stetz-WatersSomething To Talk About by Meryl WilsnerSizzle Reel by Carlyn GreenwaldJust As You Are by Camille Kellogg As disclaimed in the episode, I "read" most of these as audiobooks :)FOLLOW @CLAIREAPYPOD ON INSTAGRAM My socials: Insta & Tik Tok- @clairecancook [email protected] Music: 1-800-love by FLOOR CRY

At long last, my most requested topic: alcohol. In this episode, I talk about my experience as a 21-year-old who doesn't drink alcohol. In a Q+A format, I explore peer pressure, dealing with skeptics, my favorite non-alcoholic drinks, and more. I made this episode to highlight and reflect on my personal experiences, but I recognize that alcohol is a sensitive topic and different for everybody.FOLLOW @CLAIREAPYPOD ON INSTAGRAMMy socials:Insta & Tik Tok- @[email protected]: 1-800-love by FLOOR CRY

I am somewhat of a TikTok veteran, so I have seen some viral hits in my day. In today's episode, I break down the stories behind my 8 most viral Tik Toks. I use this as a jumping-off point to talk about my relationship to my body, my opinion on iced tea, and my fear of being alone forever.FOLLOW @CLAIREAPYPOD ON INSTAGRAMMy socials:Insta & Tik Tok- @[email protected]: 1-800-love by FLOOR CRY

Me and my skin have been through quite a journey together, and not that I am done with Accutane I feel like I am ready to do a whole retrospective on my skincare experience. I talk about all of the things that didn't work for me and the things that did. I am not an expert, but I have a lot to say.FOLLOW @CLAIREAPYPOD ON INSTAGRAMMy socials:Insta & Tik Tok- @[email protected]: 1-800-love by FLOOR CRY

I'm my side character era... let's talk about it. I also share three stories in which I was the main character.FOLLOW @CLAIREAPYPOD ON INSTAGRAMMy socials:Insta & Tik Tok- @[email protected]: 1-800-love by FLOOR CRY

"Core" is often used in social media speak to define an aesthetic. Think cottage core or norm core. So my question arose: what are the things that are Claire Core? I answer that in today's episode.FOLLOW @CLAIREAPYPOD ON INSTAGRAMMy socials:Insta & Tik Tok- @[email protected]: 1-800-love by FLOOR CRY

In this episode, I talk about the college admissions process! I go over my experience with the process and read some of my essays.FOLLOW @CLAIREAPYPOD ON INSTAGRAMMy socials:Insta & Tik Tok- @[email protected]: 1-800-love by FLOOR CRY

In this episode, I talk about confidence! Confidence in body, appearance, academics, romance and more. Tune in to hear me air out my insecurities.FOLLOW @CLAIREAPYPOD ON INSTAGRAMMy socials:www.clairecancook.comInsta & Tik Tok- @[email protected]: 1-800-love by FLOOR CRY

In this episode, I discuss the first day of school and tell stories of the past and present... I also answer listener questions about back-to-school season and college! FOLLOW @CLAIREAPYPOD ON INSTAGRAMMy socials:www.clairecancook.comInsta & Tik Tok- @[email protected]: 1-800-love by FLOOR CRY

Helloooo! Welcome to reading rainbow! In this episode, I talk all about gay books that I have read recently and a long time ago. Listen to hear about the good and the bad of my opinions on LGBT lit.FOLLOW @CLAIREAPYPOD ON INSTAGRAMMy socials:www.clairecancook.comInsta & Tik Tok- @[email protected]: 1-800-love by FLOOR CRY