37. Siren Queen by Nghi Vo

In this week’s episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss Nghi Vo’s 2022 novel Siren Queen. Topics include the Hollywood studio system, fame vs. art, and our upcoming  movie podcast “Films and Focaccia” (just kidding!).This week’s drink: Corpse Reviver No. 2 via liquor.comINGREDIENTS:Absinthe, to rinse¾ oz London dry gin¾ oz Lillet blanc¾ oz orange liqueur¾ oz lemon juice, freshly squeezedINSTRUCTIONS:Rinse the inside of a chilled coupe or cocktail glass with absinthe, discard the excess and set the glass aside.Add the gin, Lillet blanc, orange liqueur, and lemon juice into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.Strain into the prepared glass.Current reads and recommendations:Tune in next week for our episode on more Hollywood books to add to your TBR!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 Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters.Here is the beverage recipe for the upcoming episode if you want to drink along with us!the Torrey Peters via BuzzworthyINGREDIENTS:1 ½ shots hibiscus-infused white rum1 shot coconut water½ shot orgeat syrup½ shot fresh lime juice½ shot pineapple juice1 shot aquafabaGarnish: pineapple leaves and orchidINSTRUCTIONS:Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously, strain into a coupe glass, and garnish.