32. The Map of Salt and Stars by Zeyn Joukhadar

In this week’s episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss Zeyn Joukhadar’s 2018 novel The Map of Salt and Stars. Topics include parallel journeys, the refugee experience, and the joys of a truly well-done audiobook. This week’s drink: City of Stars via BevvyINGREDIENTS:1 oz Gin1 oz Sweet Vermouth1 oz Campari1 barspoon St. Elizabeth Allspice DramOrange twist, star anise, or cinnamon stick for garnishINSTRUCTIONS:Add all ingredients except garnish to a mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled.Strain into an Old-Fashioned glass over fresh ice.Garnish with an orange twist, star anise, or cinnamon stick and serve.Current Reads and Recommendations: Come Back in September: A Literary Education on West Sixty-Seventh Street, Manhattan by Darryl PinckneyThe Most of Nora EphronFollow 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 Atonement by Ian McEwanHere is the beverage recipe for the upcoming episode if you want to drink along with us!Chocolate Martini via Preppy KitchenINGREDIENTS:2 oz Baileys Irish Cream2 oz Chocolate Liqueur4 oz Vodka1-2 tbsp chocolate syrup or ganacheINSTRUCTIONS:Drizzle chocolate syrup inside the martini glasses then add chocolate syrup to a shallow plate and coat the rims of the glasses.Combine Baileys, chocolate liqueur, and vodka in a cocktail shaker filled with about a cup of Ice. Shake until thoroughly chilled.Strain drink into prepared glasses. You may garnish with shaved chocolate or enjoy as is.