In this week’s episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss N. Scott Momaday’s 1968 novel House Made of Dawn. Topics include diabolical library pranks, Momaday’s influence on future Native writers, lyrical prose, Spark Notes coming in clutch, non-cringe sex scenes (including a tangent about smut), and Angela and Milly. Plus, we go down a rabbit hole about weird internet videos. And George the Cat makes another appearance. 

This week’s drink: Golden Dawn via Difford’s Guide

INGREDIENTS:

• 3⁄4 oz Hayman's London Dry Gin
• 1 oz Calvados / apple brandy / straight applejack
• 1 oz Luxardo Apricot Albicocca Liqueur
• 1 oz Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 dashAngostura Aromatic Bitters
• 1⁄12 oz Monin Grenadine Syrup

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. SHAKE first 5 ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass. 
2. Carefully POUR grenadine into the centre of the drink so that it sinks to create a sunrise effect.

Current/recommended reads, links, etc.:

House Made of Dawn Spark Notes

Common Ground Pilgrimages

Every Single Album: Taylor Swift (podcast)

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