This week we discuss the LGBT novel Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin. Yeah, that James Baldwin. The Civil Rights/Gay Rights/AIDS activist James Baldwin.
To Listen Along: https://anchor.fm/unfortunately-required/episodes/Lets-F-Off-to-France-and-Ignore-Our-Problems-Giovannis-Room-efcktb
To Drink Along: Bourbon and Ginger
Bourbon
Ginger Ale
Lime
In a glass of ice, pour enough bourbon to your liking (and honestly right now we won’t judge if that’s a big pour), top with ginger ale and finish with a twist of lime. Garnish with a lime slice if you’re feeling fancy.
Resources:
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- https://www.indystar.com/story/life/2017/02/13/bourbon-pm-james-baldwin/97602100/
- https://www.bootsnall.com/articles/ten-places-you-can-drink-like-a-writer.html\
- https://thestacks.deadspin.com/james-baldwin-was-an-honest-man-and-a-good-writer-1793599858
- https://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/19/travel/james-baldwins-paris.html
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