Welcome to this week’s episode of Drinks in the Library! Today we’re exploring Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher, a darkly whimsical tale of a shy princess who undertakes an impossible quest — armed with a dustwitch, a reluctant fairy godmother, and a dog made of bones — to rescue her sister from a cruel prince and a cursed kingdom.

My guest this week is my husband, Bill Howard. I asked if he wanted me to read a little bio for him, and he said he’d actually prefer to have even less of himself on the internet — which, frankly, is impossible given all the stuff I’ve already spilled about him on this podcast.

Both Bill and I love Nettle & Bone so much and it was fun to talk with him about it! This book is a dark fairy tale and I wanted to pick a dark drink, I think any will do but I went with an Espresso Martini because that is one of Bill’s favorite cocktails. 

Espresso Martini

1 ounce espresso or cold brew coffee

2 ounces vodka

1 ounce coffee liqueur, I used Virago, and RVA distillery

.5 ounce simple syrup, or to taste

Ice

Shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. You can be cute an garnish it with coffee beans if you want!

In this Episode

Ric Flair

Charlotte Hornets Starter Jackets

Books by T. Kingfisher

Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson DITL Episode

Hyperion by Dan Simmons DITL Episode

Family Search

Hugo Awards