It’s time for another Gossip Girl chat! On Episode 109, author (and Gossip Girl expert) Hannah Orenstein joins Alli to discuss the second title in Cecily von Ziegesar’s iconic series, You Know You Love Me. They talk about the many disturbing elements of the book that would likely not land in 2020 (homophobia, chain smoking, blatant body shaming), the complicated relationships (and love triangles) among characters, and the pressures of the college application process. They also explore the possibility that Nate Archibald is the single worst boyfriend in the history of ever and consider whether Dan Humphrey is sweet or stalkerish.

(**Trigger warning: eating disorders, disordered eating)

Hannah Orenstein is the author of Head Over Heels, Playing With Matches, and Love at First Like. Follow her on Instagram (@hannahorens) and Twitter (@hannahorens).

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