38. Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters

In this week’s episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss Torrey Peters’s 2021 novel Detransition, Baby. Topics include the responsibility of parents, femininity and gender, and A-plus metaphors. Plus, Taylor literally sings the praises of ramps.This week’s drink: 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.Current reads and recommendations:Kayla is reading cookbooks!The Lost Kitchen: Recipes and a Good Life Found in Freedom, Maine: A Cookbook by Erin FrenchMatty Matheson: A Cookbook by Matty MathesonFollow 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 Great Gatsby by F. Scott FitzgeraldHere is the beverage recipe for the upcoming episode if you want to drink along with us!Gin Rickey via liquor.comINGREDIENTS:2 oz gin½ oz lime juice, freshly squeezedClub soda, to topGarnish: lime wheelsINSTRUCTIONS:Fill a highball glass with ice and add the gin and lime juice.Top with club soda.Garnish with 2 lime wheels.