Challenge Yourself with Graphic Novels: Books and Bites Podcast, Ep. 43

Book Notes

Michael recommends:

• Black Fire by Hernan Rodriguez
• Night Witches by Garth Ennis

Carrie recommends:

• Nimona by Noelle Stevenson
• The Queen of the Sea by Dylan Meconis

Adam recommends:

• Dreadful Ed & Mary Scary; written by Andrew Cosby and illustrated by Troy Nixey
• The Gashlycrumb Tinies by Edward Gorey

Bite Notes

• Transport yourself to the abandoned village in Black Fire with the traditional Ukrainian village dish of Potatoes with Pork and Shallots, a recipe found in Mamushka by Olia Hercules.
• Raise a glass of Black Currant Vodka to the Night Witches! The recipe can also be found in Mamushka by Olia Hercules.
• A churro’s sweet and crunchy fried dough would be the perfect thing to munch on while reading Nimona.
• Eat breakfast like a queen with a bowl of Instant Pot Oatmeal with Apples and Cinnamon. You won’t need a nunnery kitchen maid to prepare this porridge—just throw everything in the Instant Pot in the morning and let it do its thing while you’re getting ready.
• Pair Dreadful Ed and Mary Scary with anise biscotti. These twice-baked cookies combine anise and almond for a dark, nutty flavor that’s perfect for dunking in a cup of strong coffee. Find the recipe in Spiced from America’s Test Kitchen.
• Have a chill, adult storytime when you enjoy The Gashlycrumb Tinies with Vincent’s Ruin–a bittersweet cocktail featuring bourbon, a hint of absinthe, and St. Germain Elderflower liqueur. Find the recipe in Absinthe Cocktails: 50 Ways to Mix with the Green Fairy by Kate Simon and Lara Ferroni.