Kayla and Taylor discuss Kelly Barnhill’s 2022 novel When Women Were Dragons. Topics include societal restrictions for women, unabashed feminism, and the awesome power of libraries. Also, a wee tangent on the 2012 election…

This week’s drink: Tom Collins via liquor.com

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 ounces London dry gin
• 1 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1/2 ounce simple syrup
• Club soda, to top
• Garnish: lemon wheel
• Garnish: maraschino cherry

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Add the gin, lemon juice and simple syrup to a Collins glass.
2. Fill with ice, top with club soda and stir.
3. Garnish with a lemon wheel and maraschino cherry (optional).

Current Reads and Recommendations: 

Wanderlust: An Eccentric Explorer, an Epic Journey, a Lost Age by Reid Mitenbuler

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Join us next time as we discuss The Map of Salt and Stars by Zeyn Joukhadar

Here is the beverage recipe for the upcoming episode if you want to drink along with us!

City of Stars via Bevvy

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 oz Gin
• 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
• 1 oz Campari
• 1 barspoon St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram
• Orange twist, star anise, or cinnamon stick for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Add all ingredients except garnish to a mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled.
2. Strain into an Old-Fashioned glass over fresh ice.
3. Garnish with an orange twist, star anise, or cinnamon stick and serve.