The White Book is a weird name for a book, but then again, The White Book (Jean Cocteau's third novel) is a weird book. After parsing the title, we discuss the novel's tumultuous plot, which follows the protagonist's struggle to live as an openly gay man in early twentieth-century France. The discussion inspires Charles to share some vivid childhood memories that are sure to entertain, and in a very special Queer and Now, Charles shares some exciting personal news!