26 - Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer

A Novel Adaptation

We aren’t sure exactly what to make of this story. Or this adaptation, for that matter. But we talk about the possibility of magic mushrooms influencing at least the movie adaptation, why Jordan loves the horror genre, and how cool it is to have an all-female cast in a sci-fi story. Jordan also blows Em’s mind with the prism effect. Things get weird, y’all.

Episode Drink: The Lighthouse

• 1/3 oz of any coffee liqueur (we used Kahlúa)
• 1/3 oz of any Irish cream (Bailey’s)
• 1/3 oz of a high proof rum (151 proof)
• Lighter for flame garnish

Instructions

Pour Kahlúa into a shot glass. With a spoon, slowly pour Irish cream into the shot glass on top of the Kahlúa. Pour the 151 rum, again with the spoon, slowly on top of the Irish cream and light on fire. Blow flame out before drinking.

Recipe From:1001Cocktails.com

Our Drinking Game for this Story

Take a drink:

• Every time someone is hypnotized - in the movie this is basically just the camp set-up scene
• Every time you feel uncomfortable
• Any time AreaX is called “pristine”
• Any time we get a flashback

Please add water to hydrate. Hail hydrate.

Cheerful Ears:

Jordan: Coffee Break Languages Podcast

Em: Archive81

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.