Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom by Cory Doctorow with Phil Hilliker

Cory Doctorow's Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom is a sci-fi novel set in a post-scarcity future where death is curable and social status is run by a reputation metric called "whuffie". The protagonist, a centenarian named Jules, lives his dream managing classic attractions at Walt Disney World. When a rival faction stages a hostile takeover and figuratively and literally "kills" his project by modernizing the Hall of Presidents, Jules goes to war to protect the park's traditional artistic purityPhillip Hilliker is a creatively restless writer and illustrator with credits spanning many fields and genres. He has contributed to role-playing games such as Shadowrun and White Wolf’s World of Darkness, written voiceover scripts for too many whiteboard explanatory videos. He is a current board member of James River Writers and has served as their membership coordinator as well. Currently he’s employed by a puzzle company to draw primarily sports-centric projects. You can find him on social media: @philhillikerOur drink this week is a Piña Colada, which as you’ll hear ties back a bit to the Magic Kingdom!Piña ColadaIngredients2 oz white rum2 oz pineapple juice2 oz cream of coconut1 cup icePineapple wedge and maraschino cherry, for garnishDirectionsAdd rum, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, and ice to a blender.Blend until smooth and creamy.Pour into a chilled glass.Garnish with a pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/drinks-in-the-library/donations