In this week’s episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss Taylor Jenkins Reid’s latest novel, Atmosphere. Topics include the powers of TJR, the particular charms of Lydia, Barbara (aka the WORST PERSON EVER), gaaaaaays in spaaaaaace, the iconic Sally Ride, the unbearable emotion of the last few pages, Joan’s views on God (and issues we may have with them), the utterly terrifying vastness and unknowableness of space, and toxic masculinity. Plus, we go on a tangent about gender and sex ed. Also: cannibalism.

This week’s drink: Aviation (via liquor.com)

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 ounces gin
• ½ ounce maraschino liqueur
• ¼ ounce creme de violette
• ¾ ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• Garnish: brandied cherry

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Add the gin, maraschino liqueur, creme de violette and lemon juice to a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
2. Strain into a cocktail glass.
3. Garnish with a brandied cherry.

Current/recommended reads, links, etc.:

Sally Ride: America’s First Woman in Space by Lynn Sherr

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

Sally documentary (on Disney+)

Challenger: The Final Flight documentary (Netlfix)

Yellowjackets (TV show)

Searches: Selfhood in the Digital Age by Vauhini Varta

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