For this bonus episode we read Massie, the first book in the Clique Summer Series. This book will be pretty heavily referenced during subsequent regular-series books, so read along closely! You can listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen. As a reminder, some of these links (including Bookshop.org links) are affiliates.
Turns out that song Clare referenced was actually from Steven Universe, which I have never seen (1:34). If you haven’t seen Klaus yet, you should totally watch it for Christmas this week since it’s available on Netflix (2:38). You’ll totally like it better than Home Alone.

Inner-ear infections can affect your sense of balance, but don’t take it from us (13:54).
Here’s the partner rider sponsored by Hermès we were discussing (21:58).
Definitely wish we were as talented with makeup as some beauty YouTubers are now at the age of 14-ish. Even Bretman Rock was on Time’s list of Top 30 Most Influential Teens in 2017 (34:47). For what it’s worth, YouTube launched in 2005.

Could you imagine trying to lug around a 70+ pound animal in this $12,000 backpack? (40:23).


You can still buy Beach as a perfume, so definitely stock up!
State of the Union for 2020
Clare’s SOTU
In | Out |
Taking risks | Putting yourself first |
Courtney’s SOTU
In | Out |
Knowing where you can call home | Giving up on stuff |

Join us next time for Bratfest at Tiffany’s and Dylan.