In this week’s episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss Lily King’s 2014 novel Euphoria. Topics include MySpace pictures, the ease of reading Lily King, evil Fen, poor Bankson, and Nell. Oh Nell. Plus, Taylor’s hot take on the Australian accent, and Kayla’s book snobbery.

This week’s drink: Liquid Euphoria va BarGPT

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 oz gin
• 1 oz elderflower liqueur
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• ½ oz simple syrup
• 2 dashes orange bitters
• Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the gin, elderflower liqueur, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and orange bitters.
2. Shake vigorously for about 20 seconds to chill and properly mix the ingredients.
3. Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass.
4. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint leaves for an aromatic touch.

Current/recommended reads, links, etc.:

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

Coyote America: A Natural and Supernatural History by Dan Flores

Leaving Orbit: Notes from the Last Days of American Spaceflight by Margaret Lazarus Dean

Orbital by Samantha Harvey

The Good Lord Bird by James McBride

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

NASA!

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