In this week’s episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss Madeline L’Engle’s 1962 classic A Wrinkle in Time Topics include Disney Channel classic Johnny Tsunami, the idiocy of teenage boys, there’s Jesus in my science!, the clunkiness of the plot, how the series continues, realizing your parents don’t have all the answers, Meg as a great example for young girls, and the power of love. Plus, we go on a slight tangent about the state of Disney animated movies today.

This week’s drink: Maple Orange Spritz via Thirsty Tales

INGREDIENTS

• 2 fresh oranges, juiced
• 2 tablespoons of maple syrup
• ½ cup of sparkling water
• Ice cubes for serving
• Orange slices for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Juice the oranges
2. Stir the juice and maple syrup in a glass
3. Add the ice cubes and sparkling water, stirring gently
4. Garnish with orange slices and serve immediately

Current/recommended reads, links, etc.:

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer

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Join us next time as we read Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf

In this week’s episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss Nicholas Sparks and M. Night Shyamalan’s 2025 “supernatural love story” Remain. Topics include the unfortunate name Tate (Tateifer?), Cape Cod vibes, ghost sex, not your typical love story ending, and our low threshold for hauntings. Plus, Kayla shares some exciting news!

This week’s drink: Cape Codder via liquor.com

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 ounces vodka
• Cranberry juice, chilled, to top
• Garnish: lime wedge

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Add the vodka into a highball glass over ice.
2. Top with cranberry juice and stir briefly to combine.
3. Squeeze a lime wedge over the glass and drop it into the drink.

Current/recommended reads, links, etc.:

Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson

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Join us next time as we read A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L’Engle

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