Episode 04: The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

Kayla and Taylor discuss the themes and major beats of Neil Gaiman’s 2013 novel The Ocean at the End of the Lane. Topics include the disconnect between childhood and adulthood, meeting Neil Gaiman, and how delicious porridge with cream and jam sounds.This week’s cocktail: Bramble via liquor.comINGREDIENTS2 ounces gin1 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed2 teaspoons simple syrup½ ounce creme de mureGarnish: lemon half-wheelGarnish: fresh blackberryDIRECTIONSAdd the gin, lemon juice and simple syrup into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.Fine-strain into an Old Fashioned glass over crushed ice.Slowly pour the creme de mure over the top of the drinkGarnish with a lemon half-wheel and a fresh blackberry.Current Reads and RecommendationsThe Solace of Open Spaces by Gretel EhrlichMinimalist Budget by Marie S. Davenport (via Audible)Anything by Neil GaimanPLEASE RATE & REVIEW IF YOU LOVE THE PODCAST! This helps other listeners find us!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] books via bookshop.org or check them out from your local public library. Join us next week as we discuss Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenHere is the cocktail recipe for next week’s episode if you want to drink along with us!Mr. Darcy via Food52INGREDIENTS4.5 ounces Earl Grey Tea, chilled3 ounces Vodka1.5 ounces Elderflower Syrup, we used MoninHalf a lemon squeezed, plus rind for garnishDIRECTIONSPut ice, earl grey tea, vodka, elderflower syrup, and lemon juice into a cocktail shaker and shake until well combined. Strain into a glass over ice and garnish with lemon rind. Enjoy!