In this week’s episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss Elaine Dundy’s 1958 novel The Dud Avocado. Topics include the fun and original voice of Sally Jay, the darker themes in the book (surprise surprise, they involve men), free-wheeling and heavy-drinking Paris nightlife, how not to lose your passport, trips to Canada, being a Dreaded Librarian, and Sally Jay’s ending - what does zymotic mean in this context?! Plus, Title Talk! And how cool the author seems to have been.

This week’s drink: Avocado Gimlet via Scratch Distillery

INGREDIENTS (makes 2 drinks):

• 5 oz Pepper Vodka
• 1 oz Fresh squeezed lime juice
• 1 oz Agave simple syrup
• 1/2 fruit Avocado
• 1 cup ice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp chile powder

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cut the avocado in half and spoon into the shaker.
2. Add the syrup, vodka, and lime juice.
3. Muddle thoroughly.
4. Add ice, and shake thoroughly.
5. Rim your glass with salt and chili powder.
6. Strain contents into glass. If served up-done. If using a rocks glass, add a nice large rock.

Current/recommended reads, links, etc.:

Bonjour, Tristesse by Francoise Sagan

Party Girl (1995 film)

Animal Farm by George Orwell

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Join us next time as we read Remain by Nicholas Sparks with M. Night Shyamalan