80. Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier

In this week’s episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss Daphne Du Maurier’s 1938 novel Rebecca. Topics include important plant updates, Kayla’s frustrating pre-pod antics, Flow, the transatlantic accent, the writing prowess of Daphne du Maurier, murder, unhinged Mrs. Danvers, the unbelievable tension in many scenes, the looming figure of Rebecca (who we don’t actually hate!), the surprising complexity of Maxim, and how guilty we feel about rooting for these crazy kids. Plus, we talk about Kayla’s Oscars opinions, and sing the praises of Bob’s Burgers.This week’s drink: Winter Gin & Tonic with Elderflower & Sloe by littlesugarsnaps.comINGREDIENTS:40ml (1 part) Gin10ml (¼ part) Sloe Gin10ml (¼ part) Elderflower Liqueur10ml (¼ part) Campari50ml (1 ¼ part) Tonic Water3 drops Orange bittersINSTRUCTIONS:Put all the alcohol and the orange bitters into a cocktail shaker with a few ice cubes and shake for 20 secondsFill a tumbler with ice and strain the alcohol into the glassTop with tonic waterGarnish with a spiral of orange peel and a blackberry (optional)Serve immediatelyCurrent/recommended reads, links, etc.: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 read The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain.