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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 with ice. Shake well and strain into a cocktail glass.   “Now nurse that drink like a good nanny” Take a drink: Whenever someone says something mean to Jane Whenever Mr. Rochester is an asshole Whenever you eyeroll at the outdated expectations Whenever the a ghost haunts a house or a room Take two drinks whenever someone proposes marriage to Jane Roll your eyes when men just keep vocalizing their stupid expectations of Jane when it’s none of their fucking business Take a  drink when you really give a second, third, and fourth thought to how crazy was Bertha and was she really crazy? Finish your drink when you realize maybe this wasn’t a love story after all.  COVID Comforts Emily - Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner Jordan - Frenchman’s Creek by Daphne Du Maurier   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.

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 has the thinner consistency of syrup. Cocktail Using the lemon peel, swipe the entire rim of the cocktail glass. Pour the sugar into a bowl and dip the rim until covered as desired. Set aside. In the cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, juice, syrup, glitter and ice. Strain into the prepared glass and Enjoy!!   Recipe From:TheNerdyGourmet.com   Our Drinking Game for this Story  Take a drink: Every time Mal flirts with another girl Whenever anyone says “No Mourners, No Fuernals” Every time the name of the place flashes on screen  Whenever you want to hug a goat Everytime Jesper makes great a shot Everytime Inej does cool knife things and makes you want to do cool knife things.    COVID Comforts Jordan: Theater Safety and Firearms Workshop in Ann Arbor as a Passion Project Emily: The Bone Shard Daughter by Andrea Stewart   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.  

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 to a drink shaker and shake lightly. Pour over a glass of ice rimmed with sugar or salt (you pick!) - This is where you have to be on good terms with the faire folk to get the one you want Top off with lemon lime soda and a lemon wedge.   Recipe From: SugarandSoul.co Our Drinking Game for this Story  Take a drink: Whenever a rape is about to happen Take a shot when a rape does a happen Whenever you get wet for Jamie or Claire Take a drink every time Jamie calls Claire Sassanach Take two drinks if and when Jamie ever calls her Claire Whenever Claire heals someone Take a drink anytime you ask yourself “Could I survive in this time period?” Finish your drink when you come to the inevitable conclusion that you won’t Covid Comfort Jordan:WeCrashed the TV Show Emily: Wordle, Nerdle, Heardle, Worldle, Framed   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.

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: TheDrunkenMoogle.com    Our Drinking Game for this Story  Take a drink: Whenever somebody insults Ender Whenever Ender has a battle In the book, take a sip every time you realize that this book was written in the 80s and you marvel at how Card guessed we would use the internets for social media Take a drink whenever you think Ender may have killed someone Knock it back when that kill is confirmed.    Take a shot whenever a relationship with Ender is undercut in the movie   COVID Comforts  Jordan : The Girl From Plainville Emily : Pokemon GO   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.

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 ingredients over ice, strain into a double rocks glass over 1 large ice cube. Garnish with a lemon and orange twist.   Recipe From: From Death & Co. Book   Our Drinking Game for this Story  Take a drink every time: Poirot repeats Casetti’s story Every time Poirot asks a lady what color her robe is Whenever Poirot references the handkerchief Every time Poirot offers someone a cigarette Down your drink when you make a guess and then find out you’re wrong.  Then down your drink again when technically your guess was correct.   COVID Comforts  Jordan: The Dropout on Hulu Emily: A Quiet Place   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.

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 jalapeño:   Add 2 whole jalapeños cut down the middle and deseeded into 1 bottle of Patrón Silver. Let rest for 12 hours.   Recipe From: PatronTequila.com Our Drinking Game for this Story  Take a drink every time:  Estaban is awful and you hate him all over again Blanca deserved better Clara has a premonition Every time you have to google something about this era   Down your drink when you realize that you just saw 2 naked kids on the screen. Like…what?  Covid Comforts Jordan : Cyrano Emily : Dungeons & Daddies 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.

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 Comforts: Jordan: Veronica Mars Em: Rein on Netflix   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.

A theatrical adaptation of the novel was presented at Seattle's Book-It Repertory Theatre in 2007.[13][14] The novel has also been adapted for the theater in a version written by Caridad Svich, which was commissioned by Repertorio Espanol in New York City. That adaptation premiered in 2009 and received the HOLA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Playwriting from the Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors. Unlike the film and the previous adaptation, this version was written and performed in Spanish and has been staged in Latin American countries such as Chile and Costa Rica.[15] Svich also wrote an English language version of the play which won the 2011 American Theatre Critics Association Primus Prize for its production at Denver Center Theatre Company in 2010.[16] On May 23, 2018, it was announced that Hulu was developing a television series adaptation of the novel with production company FilmNation Entertainment. Allende is expected to serve as an executive producer on the project.[17] On October 19, 2021, it was announced that Eva Longoria would star in the project.[18]

Join us as we discuss some heavy topics in a pretty light hearted way with this adaptation. We love to see all the sisterhood these women experience and that’s why we were glad to have on Melissa from the Mimosa Sisterhood Podcast as our guest! Let’s talk about mental illnesses, the bonds we make with each other, and whether or not it’s worth staying true to the source material.   Check out Melissa on Mimosa Sisterhood at https://www.mimosasisterhood.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mimosahood  Email: hello@mimosasisterhood.com  Episode Drink: The Pink Elephant From Death & Co Cocktail book   Ingredients: 2 oz Dry Gin 1 tsp Maraschino Liqueur 1 tsp Massenez creme de mure blackberry liqueur ¾ oz grapefruit juice ½ oz lime juice 1 tsp simple syrup   Shake all ingredients with ice, then strain into a coup. No garnish Our Drinking Game for this Story  Take a drink when: Susanna writes in her journal Anyone lights a cigarette Whenever you side-eye a “therapy” or a “diagnosis” that seems questionable 2021 lense.  Anytime someone is painting their nails Any time you question whether or not Suzanna is a reliable narrator or not   Take two drinks whenever: Polly is called Torch   COVID Comforts Jordan : Cruel Summer on Hulu Melissa : Turning your photos into paint by numbers Em : Journey video game on PC   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.

We revisit one of our favorite authors and Jordan helps Emily unpack some of her questions. We have thoughts about a Daphne Du Maurier and Shirley Jackson crossover and really just appreciate some gothic mavens. This is our last episode of the season so watch the socials to see when we will return!   Episode Drink: The Liquified Ghost 2 ounces vodka 1 ounce vanilla simple syrup 1 ounce cream 2 ounces soda   Instructions Mix vanilla simple syrup, cream, vodka together in a cocktail shaker. Serve in a chilled martini glass and float soda on top..   Recipe From: KeyIngredient.com   Our Drinking Game for this Story  Take a drink: TV: When we are introduced to a new ghost There’s a jump scare There’s a flashback Any of the siblings argue Book: Anytime you want to smack Mrs. Montague When a supernatural event happens TV: Take two drinks  anytime someone’s in the red room Whenever there is a hallucination Knock back your drink when you caught a ghost in the background all by yourself! Indie Bookstore Recommends: Em - Kinokuniya  - Seattle, WA Jordan - Bettie's Pages- Lowell, MI   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.  

We have some spicy takes on this adaptation. We love the topic, we’re not sure about the book and we don’t even have enough words to describe this movie. Get into it with us as Jordan shares some deeply held theater loves, Emily goes on a rant about how there doesn’t always need to be a defining reason for things, and we recognize our own failings halfway through. Episode Drink: The Fair Lady 1 oz sage-infused doblin blanc vermouth ¾ oz krogstad aquavit ¾ oz grapefruit juice 1 tsp cane sugar syrup Dry champagne Instructions: Shake all the ingredients (except the champagne) with ice, then strain into a flute. Top with champagne. Recipe From: Death & Co.’s The Cocktail Book Our Drinking Game for this Story Take a drink: When you see nudity (male or female) Whenever Lili gets a bloody nose Whenever Gerda is selfish Whenever Lili is selfish Whenever you cry. When you start to realize that the movie is on the cusp of not aging well. Take two drinks whenever you feel like you’re supposed to cry… but you just can’t muster it. Raise a glass to spotting Emerald Fennell in this movie and you squeal because in the past couple of years, you’ve jumped on the Emerald Fennell train and want to be her friend? No? Just Jordan? Okay. Indie Bookstore Recommendations Jordan: Commonwealth Books - Boston, MA Em: William James Bookseller - Port Townsend, WA 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.

Good heavens! We have so much to say about this classic piece of literature. We mostly talk about our favorite parts and forget to dissect the adaptation but, Mr. Bennet, please we can’t help ourselves. Em is flabbergasted that Jordan hasn’t seen the BBC version and Jordan admits why she has a hard time with this version of Mr. Darcy.    Episode Drink: Rye and Prejudice 3 oz grapefruit juice 1 ½ oz rye whiskey   Pour the ingredients over ice in a rocks glass, stirring like a complicated heart. We hold no prejudice against marrying up ladies, but you don’t need a castle (or a king) to be a queen.    Recipe From: Tequila Mockingbird by Tim Federle   YouTube Mentions: Lizzie and Darcy Fight Scene Breakdown by Jill Barup The Lizzie Bennet Diaries   Our Drinking Game for this Story  Take a drink: Every time Mr. Darcy is a dick Every time Mr. Wickham tells a lie Every time Mr. Collins is a dick Every time Lydia makes you roll your eyes Every time Mrs Bennet wheedles Mr Bennet to do something to help the girls marry rich Take 2 drinks: Whenever a marriage proposal occurs   Indie Bookstore Recommendations: Em: Quest Bookshop - Seattle, WA Jordan : Boulder Bookstore - Boulder, CO   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.

Conversations about religion are tough sometimes. Deborah Feldman handles it with grace and frank honesty that is so compelling in her memoir. We adore the book and do our best to compare it with the miniseries despite the many changes. Join us as we dive into what we did and didn’t like about the show.   Episode Drink: Wine   Our Drinking Game for this Story  Take a Drink: Every time someone says Good Shabbas Every time Esty and Robert make eyes Every time Moishe is gambling  And lastly, whenever you get goosebumps or are overcome with emotion as Esty discovers a new part of herself, raise your glass.   Fantastic Reads: Jordan: The Brattle Book Shop - Boston, MA Em: Crazy Wisdom - Ann Arbor, MI 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.

Do you like love stories? Do you like great character development? Do you swoon over the Irish and Italian countryside? Then do we have a show for you! Episode Drink: The Bittersweet Truth Ingredients 1 oz white rum ¼ oz cherry liqueur Top with cava 2 dashes black walnut bitters Barspoon Fernet Branca bitters   Instructions Combine the rum, cherry liqueur, Fernet Branca bitters, and black walnut bitters in  a mixing glass with ice and stir chilled. Strain into a champagne flute and top off with cava. Garnish with a long lemon twist and serve. Recipe From: Make Me A Cocktail Our Drinking Game for this Story: Take a drink when Marianne’s brother is a dick Take a drink when people at school are a dick to Marianne Take a drink when Jamie is a dick to Marianne Take a drink when Connell says something that fights against the toxic masculinity he used to expect out of himself Take a drink whenever Connel/Marianne don’t communicate and it leads to a breakup. Fan yourself and take a drink when a sex scene gets you hot Indie Bookstore Recommendations: Em:Powell's Books - Portland, OR Jordan: Off The Beaten Path Bookstore - Steamboat Springs, CO 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.

We need a drinking game for this episode of the podcast and not just the story! Count how many times we say pedantic, pretentious, and circle-jerk. (Hint: it’s a bunch) We love the cast of this movie and have strong opinions about the execution. One of us just breaks and can’t even bring her feelings to words. We’re sorry in advance.   Episode Drink: The Schrodinger’s Cat Recipe   Ingredients For the honey syrup 1/2 cup Clover honey 1/4 cup boiling water   For the cocktail: 3 slices peach Ice 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 dash Angostura bitters 1/2 ounce honey syrup 1/2 ounce mezcal 1/2 ounce Lillet blanc 1 1/2 ounces bourbon Garnish: peach slice Instructions 1. To make the honey syrup, stir hot water into honey until dissolved. Let cool. (Excess syrup can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for several weeks.) 2. Muddle peach slices in a cocktail shaker. Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Add Angostura, honey syrup, lemon, mezcal, Lillet, and bourbon. Shake vigorously. 3. Double-strain in to a cocktail glass. Garnish with peach slice.   Recipe From: SeriousEats.com   Our Drinking Game for this Story:  Take a drink every time you see an outfit change. Take a drink when the age changes. Take a drink whenever you begin to feel uneasy. Take a drink any time Jake says something pretentious.  Take shot when you notice the actor change? Because why the fuck not, there are no rules to this story ande to this game. When the young woman and Jake are in the car going to get ice cream, take some shrooms because that is the only way you’re going to enjoy the ending...maybe even make sense of it.    Indie Bookstore Recommendations: Jordan: John K. King Bookstore - Detroit, MI Em: The Book Larder - Seattle, WA   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.  

Young people falling in love, but make it tragic. There are definitely some differences from book to movie on this one … but that’s not necessarily what we grip about in this episode. We discuss tropes, how to properly get every single early 2000’s alt-rock song in a soundtrack, and why this gives young folk bad expectations about love. Also, we found out what it takes to be a Certified Dumpster Fire!   Episode Drink: Iced Tea and if you’re from the south, specifically Sweet Tea   Our Drinking Game for this Story  Take a drink every time: You see a late 90s/early 2000s movie trope (weird scene cuts, pan to people sitting around, clothing styles, high school kids doing things that high school kids didn’t really do …) Every time Mandy Moore sings Every time Jamie mentions having faith Every time Landon’s toxic masculinity is showing … which is like almost every scene, sorry Take swift swig back when you cringe   Indie Bookstore Recommendations The Last Bookstore - Los Angeles, CA L.E.M.S. - Seattle, WA   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.  

Love makes you do crazy things - like hop in a car and go on a road trip with someone you barely know. But then again, it can also help you realize who you truly are so it balances out. Join us as we dig into who really is a more interesting narrator in this story and gush over how pretty all the vintage clothing is. We also have a laugh at some dude’s expense. It’s fun.   Episode Drink: The Classic Martini   Ingredients Cracked ice 2 1/2 ounces London dry gin, such as Beefeater 1/2 ounce dry vermouth, preferably Noilly Prat Green olive for garnish   Instructions In a mixing glass or cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine gin and vermouth. Stir well, about 30 seconds, then strain into martini glass. Garnish with olive and serve.   Recipe From: Epicurious.org   Our Drinking Game for this Story  Take a drink: Anytime Carol drinks Anytime Richard just won’t take a hint Whenever Carol and Therese hit a new city Take two drinks when Carol and Therese start getting steamy because you’re gonna get thirsty   Indie Bookstore Suggestion Horizon Books - Traverse City, MI  The Dawn Treader Bookstore - Ann Arbor, MI   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.

Come be a princess with us! Yes, you! All little girls are princesses (age is irrelevant here). We profess our love of magical realism and commend this movie for its beautiful visual storytelling. We also find a few holes in the movie plot that make it tough to fully believe this story - even though we totally believe in the magic. Come relive Jordan’s childhood with us!   Episode Drink: A Mango Lassi   Ingredients 1 cup chopped very ripe mango (see how to peel and chop mango), frozen chopped mango, or a cup of canned mango pulp 1 cup plain yogurt 1/2 cup milk 4 teaspoons honey or sugar, more or less to taste A dash of ground cardamom (optional) Ice (optional)   Instructions Put mango, yogurt, milk, sugar and cardamom into a blender and blend for 2 minutes. If you want a more milkshake consistency and it's a hot day, either blend in some ice as well or serve over ice cubes. Pour contents into a glass and sprinkle with a tiny pinch of ground cardamom to serve. The lassi can be kept refrigerated for up to 24 hours.   Recipe From: Simply Recipes   Our Drinking Game for this Story  Take a drink: Everytime Sara recites the Ramyana  Everytime Lavinia is a snot Everytime you can tell Miss Minchin is so obviously jealous of Sara Everytime Miss Amelia acts like she’s out of a harlequin novel Take two drinks during Lottie’s meltdowns Finish your drink when you just melt of all the warms Indie Bookstore Recs: Jordan: Tattered Cover Bookstore - Denver, CO Em: Ada's Technical Books and Cafe - Seattle, WA   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.

Come for the chess, stay for the styles. We talk about the flawless grace that is Anya Taylor-Joy and marvel at how we were obsessed with a story about chess. Chess. It was unexpected, to say the least. We also pick apart the Drama that is Beth’s life, ogle her gorgeous dresses, speculate if there is going to be a next season, and commend author Walter Tevis for having the common sense that many authors seem to lack with their leading ladies. But, did we mention Beth’s clothes?   Episode Drink: The Gibson   2 ½ oz. London dry gin ½ oz. dry vermouth 1 cocktail onion   Instructions Pack a mixing glass with ice. Add gin and vermouth. Stir for until it is very cold. Strain into a cocktail glass in which a cocktail onion awaits. Our Drinking Game for this Story  Take a drink: Everytime Beth takes a drink Everytime a chess opening is referenced, a la Bishop’s Opening, Petrov’s Defense, Two Knights Defense, etc. Whenever you see an outfit that Beth is wearing that you dig Everytime a man is a sexist dick to Beth Take 2 drinks when Beth loses a game. Finish your drink when they talk about the titular Queen’s Gambit   Indie Bookstore Recommendation Jordan: This Is A Bookstore and Bookbug in Kalamazoo, MI Em Elliot Bay Bookstore Co. in Cap Hill of Seattle, Wa   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.

We dive into something wholesome with the March sisters in Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. This is an instant favorite for both Jordan and Emily so they swoon over the details of both the book and the movie. We have unpopular opinions about Amy and Jo’s characters, have strong opinions about who could play Laurie, and revel in the righteousness of feminine anger shown by Marmie.   Episode Drink: Lemonade   6 Lemons 6 Cups of Water Sugar to taste (usually around a cup)   Instructions Take those lemons that life gave you and squeeze them for all the juice they’re worth. Dilute your troubles with water and sweeten as much as you can.   Our Drinking Game for this Story  Take a drink: Everytime Jo is writing Everytime Laurie is obviously in love with Jo Everytime Beth is playing the piano Everytime the girls play pretend Everytime you want to punch Amy Finish your drink when you find out that you actually understand Amy   Independent Bookstore Shout Out: Jordan: Literati in Ann Arbor, MI  Em: Twice Sold Tales in Seattle, WA   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.