117. Babylon, South Dakota by Tom Lin

In this week’s episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss Tom Lin’s 2026 novel Babylon, South Dakota. Topics include traveling to the Dakotas, sentences with “good mouth feel”, the confusing concept of the Methuselah Project (we try our best), the unexpectedly tragic ending, and the souls of animals. This week’s drink: South Dakota Gold Rush via Valiant Winery + DistilleryINGREDIENTS 2 oz Clay Turner bourbon¾ oz South Dakota honey syrupDissolve ½ cup honey into ¼ cup hot water. Let cool before using.¾ oz fresh lemon juiceINSTRUCTIONS:Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with iceShake vigorously until well chilledStrain into a whiskey glassGarnish with a lemon wheelCurrent/recommended reads, links, etc.:Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily NagoskiBig Mistakes on NetflixAvatar: The Last Airbender (live action) on NetflixAngel Down by Daniel KrausYesteryear by Caro Claire BurkeFollow us on Instagram @literatureandlibationspod.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 begin a revisit of the Twilight series - Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn - from previously recorded Patreon-only episodes, now available on the main feed!