89. North Woods by Daniel Mason

In this week’s episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss Daniel Mason’s 2023 novel North Woods. Topics include apple puns, the intricacies of Vermont maple syrup grading, beetle sex, geeking out about the writing, Taylor’s audiobook experience, the haunting magic of New England, creepy murder twins, gay tragedy, ghost sex, and the beautiful, hopeful ending. Plus, Kayla introduces a new song in her Taylor Swift parody oeuvre, talks about the food of the summer, and finally informs Taylor about her latest purchase.This week’s drink: Applejack Rabbit via Serious EatsINGREDIENTS:2 oz Laird's Bonded Apple Brandy3/4 oz fresh lemon juice3/4 oz fresh orange juice1/2 oz Grade B Maple SyrupINSTRUCTIONS:Add apple brandy, lemon juice, orange juice, and maple syrup to a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake until well chilled, about 15 seconds, and strain into a chilled coupe.Current/recommended reads, links, etc.:Here by Richard McGuireWitchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady HendrixEverything is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection by John GreenThe Country Under Heaven by Frederic S. DurbinSmuggler’s Cove tiki barFollow 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 Oracle by Thomas Olde Heuvelt