72 - My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrnate
A Novel Adaptation
What do you do when you simultaneously love your best friend but also can’t stop competing with them? How do you navigate a society that’s always trying to keep you down? How much will you sacrifice to reach your dreams? We discuss these questions and more in this episode. We also divulge how this story resonates with our own experiences with lifelong friendships and insist the only possibility is that this author is female. Episode Drink: Negroni Spumante Ingredients 1 oz of sweet vermouth 1 oz of italian red bitter liqueur 1 oz of dry gin Top with dy Spumante ...
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71 - Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
A Novel Adaptation
Enjoy this magical realism story and cult classic film that we can’t shut up about. They made some questionable changes from page to screen but honestly we like them both for very different reasons. We talk about which of the sisters we saw ourselves as in high school and reveal which of the Owens women we want to be now. Dig into these details with us. Episode Drink: Midnight Margaritas 1/2 cup Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice (5 limes) 2 tbsp Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice (1 lemon) 1 cup Triple Sec 1 cup White Tequila 2 cups Ice (8-10 cubes) 2 wedges lime Kosher Salt for rim Add...
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70 - Anne of Green Gables by L M Montgomery
A Novel Adaptation
This story offers so much scope for the imagination! We truly feel we are kindred spirits with Anne (spelled with an E, obviously). And the wrap up of the show left us in the depths of despair. We’ll just have to console ourselves with the absolute multitude of books in this series. Jordan shares her anger at why this ended and Emily reveals why she hates being compared to this main character sometimes. Episode Drink: Raspberry Cordial Ingredients: one four liter pail of freshly picked cleaned raspberries 4 cups boiling water 1/2 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 cups...
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69 - Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
A Novel Adaptation
Follow us into the misty moors as we discuss whether or not this really is a love story, how much we’re enjoying the gothic drama, and if Bertha really was crazy. We also talk about what the teenage versions of ourselves might have thought of this book and how much we need to read more from all the Bronte sisters. Episode Drink: From Tequila Mockingbird by Tim Federle Gin Eyre 8 sprigs of fresh mint, washed 2 oz English gin 1 oz lemon juice 1 ½ tsp granulated sugar 2 dashes orange bitters Tear the mint leaves and put into a shaker. Put other ingredients in shaker...
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68 - Shadow & Bone by Leigh Bardugo
A Novel Adaptation
Let’s go on a journey into the grishaverse. There is so much to love about these books and did the show take it too far by adding in characters from other serieses by the same author. We have lots of feelings about this book and oodles to share. Episode Drink: The Sun Summoner Cocktail 2 tbsp gold sprinkles 2 oz vodka 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh 1/2 oz honey simple syrup dash Brew Glitter Gold ice Honey Simple Syrup 1/2 cup honey 2 tbsp water Instructions Honey Simple Syrup Combine the honey and water in a small saucepan. Simmer over low heat until the mixture is smooth and...
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67 - Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
A Novel Adaptation
In this episode, we intellectually discuss the character development and the benefits of having the author on standby when making a series. It’s all very high brow. Just kidding! We talk about how hot this show is, the female gaze for sex scenes and how this might have been a sexual awakening for one of us. Episode Drink: The Outlander Fairy Pool Cocktail Ingredients 2 oz. Tequila 1 oz. Blue Curacao 1 oz. Triple Sec Juice of 1/2 lime use other half for garnish 4 oz. Lemon Lime Soda Salt or Sugar Ice Instructions Add tequila, blue curacao, triple sec, and lime juice...
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66 - Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
A Novel Adaptation
In this discussion we end up pondering the questions - Is it possible to use the same storyline from book to movie but miss the point completely? AND did the makers of this movie even read the book? Join us as we discuss a surprise favorite book and lament the tragedy that is its adaptation. Episode Drink: The Demosthenes 2 parts - X-rated fusion liqueur 1 part - Cherry vodka 1/2 part - Grenadine Instructions Combine all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake. Drain into a cocktail glass Recipe From: Our Drinking Game for this Story Take...
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65 - Murder On The Orient Express by Agatha Christie
A Novel Adaptation
Whodunnit? Who gave this movie a mediocre score? Was it Jordan? She’s known to be a lover of mystery novels and could she not bear to see her beloved tarnished on the big screen? Or was it Emily? Bored by the thought of puzzling out a riddle and craving a different kind of storytelling? The answer, much like the book’s ending, may surprise you. Episode Drink: Death From Above 1 oz Lemon Hart 151 rum ¾ oz Scarlet Ibis rum ¾ oz Cruzan Black Strap rum 1 tsp Lustau East India Solera Sherry 1 tsp cane sugar syrup 1 dash angostura bitters 2 dashes orange bitters Stir all...
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64 - The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende
A Novel Adaptation
Can anyone do magical realism correctly? We’re asking the tough questions for this movie and we have glowing reviews for our author. No one can possibly top our patron Voldemort. Thanks again for choosing this dumpster fire! Episode Drink: Spicy Jalapeno Margarita 1.5 oz Patrón Silver infused with jalapeño* .5 oz Flavor puree (blood orange, mango or fresh beet) 3 oz Lime juice + Salt rim + Lime wedge and sliced jalapeño for garnish METHOD Combine all ingredients over ice in a shaker. Shake and strain into a salt rimmed double old fashioned glass. *Patrón Silver infused with...
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63 - Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
A Novel Adaptation
Let’s talk about motherhood. Ya know just a light conversation that doesn’t make anyone uncomfortable. And while we’re at it let’s sprinkle in some details about racism, classism, and the problems with performative woke-ness. It’s all very casual. Episode Drink: Your Favorite Wine But only 4 oz of it Our Drinking Game for this Story Take a drink anytime: Elena is “oopsie” racist Whenever is Mia is being elusive Every time Lexie/Moody/Trip is an utter shit Whenever Izzy makes a real point Whenever Elena sets a double standard for Izzie COVID...
info_outlineIt is so easy to hate some of the characters in this book, and we loved doing it. The story is lovely and a big thanks to our Patreon for choosing it for their Author Level Patreon benefit because this is also one of our favorite books of the season. This movie though, is something else. If you’ve ever wanted to see puffy sleeves and 80’s synth inserted into farm chore scenes, then this movie definitely has you covered. If any movie adaptation has deserved a reboot - it might be this one. #RebootsThatNeedToHappen
Episode Drink: Mexican Hot Chocolate
- 3 cups milk of choice
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp tbsp granulated sugar
- Pinch salt
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 2 oz tequila
Instructions
To make hot chocolate, add all ingredients except for tequila to a small saucepan. Whisk to combine. Heat on low until mixture comes to a gentle boil, stirring. Remove from heat. Add tequila and whisk again. Divide into 3 mugs. Top each mug with 1-2 cinnamon marshmallows (instructions on site) or whipped cream.
Recipe From: LivelyTable.com
Watch Second City’s Sassy Gay Friend skits for Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet
Our Drinking Game for this Story
Take a drink:
- Every time there is a new recipe introduced
- Every time something magical happens due to Tita’s cooking
- Every time Pedro cardboard cutout of a human
- Every time Mama Elena gets under your skin
- Take a shot of tequila if you actually attempt or have attempted one of the recipes
Fantastic Reads
Jordan: Tiger Lily by Jodi Lyn Anderson
Em: The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Leguin
A Novel Adaptation was created by Emily Eppley and Jordan Redwine. See more details at www.anoveladaptation.com and see what’s coming up next to read along with us. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Goodreads to join the conversation.
Our artwork is by Kit Bernal. Our music is “Harlequin” by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.