In this week’s episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss Laurie Colwin’s 1990 novel Goodbye Without Leaving. Topics include Laurie Colwin’s style, Geri’s compassion for black music and awareness of black/white relationships in her current time, domestic apprehension, Geri’s quest for identity and belonging, and European immigrants and American identity. Plus, we sing the praises of the Combo Caddy.

This week’s drink: the Geri (a Taylor Made creation)

INGREDIENTS 

• 1 ½ oz bourbon
• ¾ oz Applejack
• 2 tsp maple syrup
• 1 TB lemon juice
• Dashes of Angostura and cardamom bitters

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice and shake until chilled
2. Strain into a glass with a single large ice cube or sphere

Current/recommended reads, links, etc.:

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

The Everlasting by Alix E. Harlow

All Her Fault (TV show)

20 Feet from Stardom (documentary)

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Join us next time as we read Sisters in Yellow by Meiko Kawakami