12.5 An In-Depth, Very Detailed, Highly Accurate Account of the Anglo Saxon War

In this week’s bonus episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss the history of the Anglo-Saxon wars (spoiler alert: there’s a lot of fighting), and give an overview of the Arthurian legends that continue to inspire retellings today.This week’s drink: choose your favorite English ale! Taylor is drinking North Coast Old Stock Ale Books, etc. discussed in this episode:Le Morte d’Arthur by Sir Thomas MaloryThe Once and Future King by T.H. WhiteThe Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer BradleyThe Merlin Chronicles by Mary StewartCursed by Thomas Wheeler and Frank MIllerThe Guinevere Deception by Kiersten WhiteAvalon High by Meg CabotOnce & Future and Sword in the Stars by A.R. Capetta and Cory McCarthy Taylor’s sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglo-Saxon_warfare Kayla’s sources:https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/arthurian-legends#:~:text=The%20Arthurian%20legends%20are%20stories,little%20to%20do%20with%20history. https://www.epicreads.com/blog/arthurian-legend-books/ 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 week as we discuss The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton JusterHere is the cocktail recipe for next week’s episode if you want to drink along with us!Sunny Side of the Street via ThrillistINGREDIENTS1 pouch Capri Sun1 oz. white rum0.25 oz. Maraschino0.5 oz. lemon juiceLemon wedge, for garnishDIRECTIONSCut open the Capri Sun packet horizontally along the top seam. (Don’t worry about leaving a jagged edge, as the drink is served with the attached straw.)