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Literature & Libations · July 8 · 1 hr 47 min

116. Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides

In this week’s episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss Jeffrey Eugenides’s 2002 novel Middlesex. Topics include proper name pronunciation, iced coffee orders, surprising narrative decisions, the immigrant experience in America and the disillusionment of the American dream, Calliope/Cal and the turbulence of adolescence, and Cal’s ultimate decision on how to live his life. Plus, we go on a slight tangent about AI. This week’s drink: Sidecar (via liquor.com) INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 ounces cognac 3/4 ounce orange liqueur (such as Cointreau) 3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed Garnish: orange twist Garnish: sugar rim (optional) INSTRUCTIONS: Coat the rim of a coupe glass with sugar, if desired, and set aside. Add the cognac, orange liqueur and lemon juice to a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. Strain into the prepared glass. Garnish with an orange twist. Current/recommended reads, links, etc.: Second Life: Having a Child in the Digital Age by Amanda Hess Follow us on Instagram @literatureandlibationspod. You can email us at literatureandlibationspod@gmail.com. Please leave us a review and/or rating! It really helps others find our podcast…and it makes us happy! Purchase books via bookshop.org or check them out from your local public library. Join us next time as we read Babylon, South Dakota by Tom Lin

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In this week’s episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss Jeffrey Eugenides’s 2002 novel Middlesex. Topics include proper name pronunciation, iced coffee orders, surprising narrative decisions, the immigrant experience in America and the disillusionment of the American dream, Calliope/Cal and the turbulence of adolescence, and Cal’s ultimate decision on how to live his life. Plus, we go on a slight tangent about AI.


This week’s drink: Sidecar (via liquor.com)

INGREDIENTS 

  • 1 1/2 ounces cognac
  • 3/4 ounce orange liqueur (such as Cointreau)
  • 3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • Garnish: orange twist
  • Garnish: sugar rim (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Coat the rim of a coupe glass with sugar, if desired, and set aside.
  2. Add the cognac, orange liqueur and lemon juice to a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
  3. Strain into the prepared glass.
  4. Garnish with an orange twist.


Current/recommended reads, links, etc.:

Second Life: Having a Child in the Digital Age by Amanda Hess


Follow us on Instagram @literatureandlibationspod.


You can email us at literatureandlibationspod@gmail.com.


Please leave us a review and/or rating! It really helps others find our podcast…and it makes us happy!


Purchase books via bookshop.org or check them out from your local public library. 


Join us next time as we read Babylon, South Dakota by Tom Lin



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