13. The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster

Kayla and Taylor discuss the themes and major beats of Norton Juster’s 1961 children’s classic The Phantom Tollbooth. Topics include tasty letters, apathy and ignorance, and the sheer joy of reading, learning, and knowledge. This week’s drink: 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.)Pour out 2.5 oz. (or take as a shot - you know you want to)Combine remaining juice with the rest of the liquid ingredients in a shaker with ice and shakeStrain back into open Capri Sun pouch and serve with attached straw. Garnish with lemon wedge.Current Reads and Recommendations:Nothing to report this week, but stay tuned for next week’s bonus ep for a BIG discussion on childhood favorites!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 School for Good Mothers by Jessamine ChanHere is the cocktail recipe for the upcoming episode if you want to drink along with us!Bad Thoughts via Tipsy BartenderINGREDIENTS1 ½ oz reposado tequila½ oz bergamot orange liqueur2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters2 dashes aromatic bittersAbsinthe sprayGarnish: grapefruit peelINSTRUCTIONSChill a rocks glass with crushed ice or put it in the freezerCombine ingredients in a mixing beaker and stir well with iceStrain mix into the chilled serving glass and garnish with a grapefruit peel