91. Kindred by Octavia E. Butler

In this week’s episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss Octavia E. Butler’s 1979 novel Kindred. Topics include Torrey Pines and Tawny Port, nuts, Nazi Germany vs. American slavery, why white people have such a hard time acknowledging history,  Rufus the Doofus and Tom Weylin who have 1 ¼ moral between them, (we need to talk about) Kevin, and Dana’s Conundrum. Plus, we get tipsy and talk about Keanu Reeves. And, George the Cat makes an appearance and brings some much-needed levity.

This week’s drink: the Octavia E. Butler via Buzzworthy

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 shots bourbon

• 1 shot tawny port

• 3 dashes Angostura bitters

• Garnish: lemon peel

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Pour bourbon and port into a mixing glass, and add bitters

2. Add ice and stir with a bar spoon for about 20 seconds

3. Strain into a coup glass and garnish with a thick-cut piece of lemon peel

Current/recommended reads, links, etc.:

• Trust by Hernan Diaz

• The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden

• The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley

• Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic by Alison Bechdel

• O Caledonia by Elspeth Barker

• Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

• The Language of Trees: A Rewilding of Literature and Landscape (Katie Holten, ed.)

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