103. Heart the Lover by Lily King

Welcome, 2026! In this week’s episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss pod favorite Lily King’s 2025 novel Heart the Lover. Topics include the way Lily King packs a punch in a short time, pompous young adult men in academia, Sam vs. Yash, revealing Jordan’s real name and how the men in her life defined her, the importance of first loves and how weird it is when you realize you’ll never talk to that person again, and feeling feelings.Plus, Title Talk!This week’s drink: Rose and Ginger Paloma (aka Heart the Lover) via Half Baked HarvestINGREDIENTS:1/4 cup fresh grapefruit juice2 ounces silver tequila1 tablespoon fresh lime juice1-2 tablespoons rose watergingerbeer, for toppingINSTRUCTIONS:Fill your glass halfway with ice. Add the grapefruit juice, tequila, lime juice, and rose water. Stir to combine and then top with ginger beer. Garnish with fresh roses.Current/recommended reads, links, etc.:The Novel Life of Jane Austen: A Graphic Biography by Janine BarchasFollow us on Instagram @literatureandlibationspod.Visit our website: literatureandlibationspod.com to submit feedback, questions, or your own takes on what we are reading. You can also see what we are reading for future episodes! You can email us at [email protected] leave us a review and/or rating! It really helps others find our podcast…and it makes us happy!Purchase books via bookshop.org or check them out from your local public library. Join us next time as we read The Dud Avocado by Elaine Dundy