68. Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisy

In this week’s episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss Monica Heisy’s 2023 novel Really Good, Actually. Topics include the state of female pop music today, hilarious (and sad) breakup stories, the Gay Marriage Experience, how amazing our spouses are, bisexual representation, shitty friends you have in your 20s, another social media rant (Dating Apps Edition), and the benefits of being alone.This week’s drink: Frozen Bourbon Cherry Coke via @cocktails on InstagramINGREDIENTS:2 oz bourbon3 oz cherry juice (from a jar of maraschino cherries)8 oz CokeLots of crushed iceMaraschino cherries, for garnishINSTRUCTIONS:Add bourbon, cherry juice, Coke, and crushed ice to a blender. Blend until smooth.Pour into a highball glass and garnish with maraschino cherriesCurrent/recommended reads, links, etc.:The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore by Evan FrissSubscribe to our Patreon, where we discuss “lower-case-l” literature and have a silly good time doing it! 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 1984 by George OrwellHere is the cocktail for the next episode if you want to drink along with us!Between the Sheets via liquor.comINGREDIENTS:1 oz cognac1 oz light rum1 oz triple sec¼ oz lemon juice, freshly squeezedGarnish: flamed orange peelINSTRUCTIONS:Add the cognac, rum, triple sec and lemon juice into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.Express the oils from a flamed orange peel over the top of the drink, then discard the peel before serving.