34 - We Have Always Lived In The Castle by Shirley Jackson

A Novel Adaptation

Would you like a cup of tea? No? Well how about a story full of dread, terror, and growing sense of unease? Excellent, that’s just what’s in store for you. One of these characters is full of snake oil, another is as fluffy as a bunny who needs a hug. And one is a viper waiting in the grass for you. Take a look with us as we discuss if they go far enough in the movie to capture the creep-factor found in the book.

Episode Drink: Blackberry Bramble

Ingredients

½ cup fresh blackberries

2 oz Dry Gin

1 oz Blackberry Liquor (optional)

1 oz simple syrup or maple or agave

1 ½ oz fresh lemon juice

Ginger Brew or Soda

Instructions

In a cocktail shaker, muddle blackberries with gin, blackberry liquor ( optional) lemon juice, simple syrup or agave, until broken up and they release their juice. Double strain, using a fine mesh strainer to remove seeds. Fill 3-4 rocks glasses with ice. Divide blackberry-gin mix among the glasses, and top with soda or ginger brew. Garnish with a blackberry and lemon zest.

From Feastingathome.com

Our Drinking Game for this Story

Take a drink:

• Every time someone says “Merricat”
• Every time Merricat reminders herself to be nice to Uncle Julian
• Every time Merricat practices her magic
• Every time Constance laughs nervously
• Finish the drink when you hear The Chant:

Merricat, said Connie, would you like a cup of tea?

Oh no, said Merricat, you’ll poison me.

Merricat, said Connie, would you like to go to sleep?

Down in the boneyard ten feet deep!

Cheerful Ears:

Jordan: The NoSleep Podcast

Em: Vast Horizon

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.