11. Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Kayla and Taylor discuss the themes and major beats of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s 2021 novel Malibu Rising. Topics include the bonds between siblings, fire as metaphor, and why men cheat.This week’s drink: Malibu Sunset via Averie CooksINGREDIENTSIce cubesPineapple-orange juiceMalibu coconut rumGrenadineMaraschino cherriesPineapple and /or orange slices (for garnishing)DIRECTIONSAdd ice to a glass, followed by the juice and Malibu. Then, give it a good stir.Drizzle in the grenadine (use however much you’d like!) and garnish with cherries, pineapple, and orange slices.Current Reads and Recommendations:In a stunning turn of events, Kayla isn’t reading anything at the moment. Instead, listen to next week’s bonus episode for some California-themed reads!Follow 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 discuss The Buried Giant by Kazuo IshiguroNo cocktail recipe for next week - instead, grab a pint of your favorite British ale! Taylor will be drinking North Coast Old Stock Ale