77. The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin

In this week’s episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss Ursula K. Le Guin’s 1969 sci-fi classic The Left Hand of Darkness. Topics include the new look of L&L, Nosferatu, the interesting ideas about sex and gender Ursula presents, the relationship between Genly and Estraven, the masculine urge for war and violence, the need for light and darkness, and our complete inability to traverse a vast glacier. Plus, we check in on Voyager 1.This week’s drink: Left Hand (of Darkness) via liquor.comINGREDIENTS:1 1/2 ounces bourbon3/4 ounce Campari3/4 ounce sweet vermouth 3 dashes chocolate bittersGarnish: brandied cherryINSTRUCTIONS:Add all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled.Strain into a chilled coupe glass.Garnish with a brandied cherry.Current/recommended reads, links, etc.:Voyager 1 trackerFollow 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 read Euphoria by Lily King.