Best Annette and Chell Podcasts (2025)

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Ep94 RAMBLE Background character for a day 14:57

1d ago14:57

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From a free-spirited pipe-smoking character in Mapp andLucia, to a nosy neighbour misinterpreting spooky sounds in Edgar Allan Poe’s The Tell-Tale Heart—the hilarious possibilities are endless! Annette and Chell share personal picks, wild suggestions, and plenty of cheeky banter. Expect a mix of comedy, literary reflections, and clever twists on cl…

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Ep 93 Book vs Movie Stepford Wives with Guest 1:00:13

15d ago1:00:13

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Dive into the eerie world of Ira Levin's The Stepford Wives as we unravel the chilling tale of suburban perfection gone wry. This podcast explores the stark contrasts between the original 1972 novel and its cinematic adaptations—the suspenseful 1975 film and the satirical 2004 remake. Join us with special guest Tab, for thought-provoking discussion…

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Ep 92 RANDOM What We Have Read Since Christmas 39:15

1M ago39:15

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It seems we have read a mix of horror, thriller and spicy!! Some chatter about what’s on the top of our TBRs too. Some of the books mentioned: Contract Bound by Elle May Batshit by Kritika Kapoor Stolen Tongues by Fleix Blackwell Asylum Confessions : Killer Families by Jack Steen The Bookshop from Hell by David Haynes Consort of the Crime Queen by …

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Ep 91 RAMBLE Strong women in literature 33:33

1M ago33:33

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Join us for a Ramble where we make life hard for ourselves and try to pick out favourite storing woman in literature!! Chell falls down a rabbit hole and Annette pulls it out ofthe bag! SPOLIERS, MATURE THEMES AND LANUGAUGE SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND OFFENSIVE. Contact us on: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Special thanks to @horrorflicktab for media sup…

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Ep 90 Books Vs Movies - Burnt Offerings 38:13

2M ago38:13

38:13

Join Annette and Chell as they discuss Burnt Offerings by Robert Marasco, exploring both the book and its 1976 move adaptation. Which one is better? Book Stats: Printed Pages (Paperback): 226 / Publisher: Valancourt Books; Reprint edition (22 Sept. 2023) Audible duration: 7 hours and 45 minutes / Narrator: RC Bray Synopsis: Ben and Marian Rolfe are…

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Ep 89 RANDOM True Crime Reads with special guest Tab 50:41

2M ago50:41

50:41

Join us along with special guest Tab as we discuss truecrime novels and recommend our most gripping reads (full list below). What are your true crime recommendations? Serial Killers: The Method and Madness of Monsters by Peter Vronsky Female Serial Killers: How and Why Women Become Monsters by PeterVronsky The Bundy Murders: A Comprehensive History…

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Ep 88 RAMBLE Books becoming Musicals 24:53

3M ago24:53

24:53

It’s a ramble, Annette wanted to see what happens when they talk about books made into musicals. Listen along as Chell shares her sense of deception …… SPOLIERS, MATURE THEMES AND LANUGAUGE SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND OFFENSIVE. Contact us on: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Special thanks to @horrorflicktab for media support #TwoCrones #twocronesandabook…

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Ep 87 Book Vs Movie: Dolores Claiborne 32:15

3M ago32:15

32:15

Its Book vs Movie Time!!! Join Annette and Chell as they discuss Dolores Claiborne byStephen King, the book and its adaptation. Will there be a winner? Book Stats: Printed Pages (Paperback): 320 / Publisher: Hodder& Stoughton Audible duration: 9hrs & 15 mins / Narrator: FrancesSternhagen Synopsis: The sheets . . . had to be hung perfectly. She'd go…

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Ep 86 Happy New Year 4:37

4M ago4:37

4:37

Quick one from Annette and Chell to say Happy New Year and share our theme of the year, 2025 is the year of The Book vs the Movie!! SPOLIERS, MATURE THEMES AND LANUGAUGE SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND OFFENSIVE. Contact us on: [email protected] Special thanks to @horrorflicktab for media support #TwoCrones #twocronesandabook #twocronesreview #two…

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Ep 85 Merry Christmas 2:18

5M ago2:18

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Merry Christmas!! SPOLIERS, MATURE THEMES AND LANUGAUGE SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND OFFENSIVE. Contact us on: [email protected] Special thanks to @horrorflicktab for media support #TwoCrones #twocronesandabook #twocronesreview #twocronesshow#twocronesramble #Books #Booklover #BookRecommendations #Bookish #Bookworm#Reading #BookReview #BookAddi…

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EP 84 Favourite Book, Movie / TV, Podcast finds this year 36:09

5M ago36:09

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Join Annette and Chell as they share their favourite Book, Movie / TV, Podcast finds this year….all whilst the battle with sound quality continues…. SPOLIERS, MATURE THEMES AND LANUGAUGE SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND OFFENSIVE. Special thanks to @horrorflicktab for intro / outro production and media support Contact us on: [email protected] #TwoC…

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Ep 83 Winter Shuffle 21:15

6M ago21:15

21:15

Last minute recording for a winter shuffle as we prep for next years new theme! Annette goes apocalyptic and Chell goes serial killer!

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Ep 82 What to buy the book lovers in your life... 28:22

6M ago28:22

28:22

Christmas Approaches ….. what bookish gifts are on the list for this year?SPOLIERS, MATURE THEMES AND LANUGAUGE SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND OFFENSIVE. Special thanks to @horrorflicktab for intro / outro production and media support Contact us on: [email protected] #TwoCrones #twocronesandabook #twocronesreview #twocronesshow #twocronesramble #…

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EP 81 Crones October reads 24:02

7M ago24:02

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Halloween is normally our month for spooky reads, buts what’s happening this year! SPOLIERS, MATURE THEMES AND LANUGAUGE SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND OFFENSIVE. Special thanks to @horrorflicktab for intro / outro production and media support Contact us on: [email protected] #TwoCrones #twocronesandabook #twocronesreview #twocronesshow #twocrone…

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Ep 80 REVIEW The Toll House by Carly Reagon 31:44

7M ago31:44

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Annette and Chell discuss their latest read The Toll House by Carly Reagon SPOLIERS, MATURE THEMES AND LANUGAUGE SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND OFFENSIVE. Special thanks to @horrorflicktab for media support Contact us on: [email protected] #TwoCrones #twocronesandabook #twocronesreview #twocronesshow #twocronesramble #Books #Booklover #BookRecomm…

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Ep 79 Which literary haunted house would you stay in? 19:17

8M ago19:17

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Join Annette and Chell as they discuss which literary haunted house they would or wouldn’t stay in….. SPOLIERS, MATURE THEMES AND LANUGAUGE SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND OFFENSIVE. Special thanks to @horrorflicktab for intro / outro production and media support Contact us on: [email protected] #TwoCrones #twocronesandabook #twocronesreview #twoc…

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Ep 78 Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khwa 17:35

8M ago17:35

17:35

Come see whet we thought! SPOLIERS, MATURE THEMES AND LANUGAUGE SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND OFFENSIVE. Special thanks to @horrorflicktab for intro / outro production and media support Contact us on: [email protected] #TwoCrones #twocronesandabook #twocronesreview #twocronesshow#twocronesramble #Books #Booklover #BookRecommendations #Bookish #B…

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Ep 77 SNEAK PEAK! Stay in the light by A.M. Shine (sequel to The Watchers) 23:52

9M ago23:52

23:52

Being a big fan of The Watchers this was a sequel we were waiting for. Your never sure how a sequel is going to measure up but we are glad to say this measured up big time. This is the kind of sequel a book like The Watchers deserves! It picks up where The Watchers left off and hits the ground running, with a well written increasing tension leading…

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Ep 76 Crones To Be Read Piles 24:00

9M ago24:00

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Its time for a stock check! Chell and Annette discuss what’s in their personal to be read piles and try to encourage the other add to theirs! SPOLIERS, MATURE THEMES AND LANUGAUGE SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND OFFENSIVE. Special thanks to @horrorflicktab for intro / outro production and media support Contact us on: mailto:[email protected] #TwoC…

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Ep 75 Summer Shuffle 3! 25:11

10M ago25:11

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Its the final summer shuffle! We discuss Sour Candy by Kealan Patrick Burke and The Children of Gods and Fighting Men by Shauna Lawless. SPOLIERS, MATURE THEMES AND LANUGAUGE SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND OFFENSIVE. Special thanks to @horrorflicktab for intro / outro production and media support Contact us on: [email protected] #TwoCrones #twocr…

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Ep 74 Favourite books featuring or based in a school in honour of our school leavers 28:01

10M ago28:01

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The school year is ending and for many its their last year! So Chell and Annette discuss their favourite books featuring or based in a school in honour of our school leavers….. SPOLIERS, MATURE THEMES AND LANUGAUGE SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND OFFENSIVE. Special thanks to @horrorflicktab for intro / outro production and media support Contact us on: twoc…

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Ep 73 Book endings we never saw coming! 27:30

11M ago27:30

27:30

We pack a lot in this episode sharing the books that kept us on our toes! Included are: Hex by Thomas Olde Heuvelt@ thomasoldeheuvelt Sharp Objects and Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn @thegillianflynn Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane @Dennis_lehane The Watchers by AM Shine @nocturn_al_shine The Collector by John Fowles Penpal by Dathan Auerbach The Murde…

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Ep 72 Summer Shuffle Round 2 21:13

11M ago21:13

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In summer's light, we gather here, to shuffle stories, farand near. With every page, a new delight, books ignite our hearts in flight. Its another summer shuffle!! Find out what we read and if we liked it! Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare Quinn Maybrook and her father have moved to tiny, boring Kettle Springs, to find a fresh start. But what the…

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Ep 71 You have the same job as the last main character you read 19:25

11M ago19:25

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If the Crones had the same jobs as themain characters in the books they last read, would they love or hate them…. This is possibly Chells fav episode! SPOLIERS, MATURE THEMES AND LANUGAUGE SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND OFFENSIVE. Special thanks to @horrorflicktab for intro / outro production and media support Contact us on: [email protected] #Tw…

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Ep 70 Summer Shuffle! 34:06

12M ago34:06

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Its that time of year where we each get to read whatever we want from our personal TBR piles and then tell the other one if its worth adding to their pile!In this episode we talk Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Trembley and Goblin by Josh Malerman and of course the inevitable digression….SPOLIERS, MATURE THEMES AND LANUGAUGE SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND OFF…

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Ep 69 RAMBLE Which horror book scared you the most, ever? 19:15

1y ago19:15

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Ramble time!! Join us as we talk about the books that scared us the most.....SPOLIERS, MATURE THEMES AND LANUGAUGE SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND OFFENSIVE.Special thanks to @horrorflicktab for intro / outro production and media supportContact us on: [email protected]#TwoCrones #twocronesandabook #twocronesreview #twocronesshow #twocronesramble…

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Ep 68 Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke by Eric LaRocca 23:13

1y ago23:13

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We review a short Things have gotten worse since we last spoke by Eric LaRocca…..Synopsis: Sadomasochism. Obsession. Death.A whirlpool of darkness churns at the heart of a macabre ballet between two lonely young women in an internet chat room in the early 2000s - a darkness that threatens to forever transform them once they finally succumb to their…

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Ep 67 What would your book villain's last line be? 18:06

1y ago18:06

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Time for a ramble ……. The Crones share what their last lines for literature villains would say….SPOLIERS, MATURE THEMES AND LANUGAUGE SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND OFFENSIVE. Special thanks to @horrorflicktab for intro / outro production and media support Contact us on: [email protected] #TwoCrones #twocronesandabook #twocronesreview #twocroness…

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Ep 66 REVIEW Penpal by Dathan Auerbach 29:12

1y ago29:12

29:12

Two devasted Crones discuss Penpal by Dathan Auerbach! Book Stats:Paperback – pages 252No Sleep Recording of Penpal: https://www.thenosleeppodcast.com/episodes/s1/bonus-penpal-i Authors Webpage: https://1000vultures.com/Synopsis: In an attempt to make sense of his own mysterious and unsettling childhood memories, a man begins to reconstruct his pas…

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Ep 65 Who would narrate your biography? 14:01

1y ago14:01

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Ready to Ramble? Find out who The Crones would love to narrate the audio versions of their boring lives…..SPOLIERS, MATURE THEMES AND LANUGAUGE SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND OFFENSIVE. Special thanks to @horrorflicktab for intro / outro production and media support Contact us on: [email protected] #TwoCrones #twocronesandabook #twocronesreview #…

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Ep 64 REVIEW This Thing Between Us A Novel by Gus Moreno 44:25

1y ago44:25

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Time for another review! This episode The Crones review an Annette pick, This Thing Between Us A Novel by Gus Moreno and it goes down a storm!Book Stats:Paperback – 272 pagesAudible duration – 5 hours and 56 minutesAuthors Webpage: https://www.gusmoreno.com/Synopsis:It was Vera’s idea to buy the Itza. The “world’s most advanced smart speaker!” didn…

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EP 63 What Book do you want to have a sequel? 17:10

1+ y ago17:10

17:10

Annette and Chell talk about the sequels and prequels they never got but desperately wanted and Annette makes Chell’s day!Some of the books mentioned are:The Watchers by A.M. ShineKingdom of Shadows by Barabra ErskineCase Files of the East Area Rapist / Golden State Killer by Kat Winters and Keith KomosSevered: The True Story of the Black Dahlia by…

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Ep 62 REVIEW The dark between the trees by Fiona Barnett 30:58

1+ y ago30:58

30:58

Annette and Chell review The dark between the trees by Fiona Barnett, a slow burn creepy tale of 5 women who go into the woods …. What could go wrong?Synopsis:1643: A small group of Parliamentarian soldiers are ambushed in an isolated part of Northern England. Their only hope for survival is to flee into the nearby Moresby Wood... unwise though tha…

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Ep 61 RAMBLE Dress Up the Crone! 19:12

1+ y ago19:12

19:12

Chell and Annette answer the question: If you could dress the other one up as a literary character for a day, who would it be?The real question is will they be kind or take the opportunity to torment the other one! Come listen to find out.***For our international listeners please note that the term ‘fag’ is used in the UK as slang to describe cigar…

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Ep 60 Crones Christmas Round Up 1:09:29

1+ y ago1:09:29

1:09:29

Its the end of the year! Come join the Crones share their favourite personal finds, out of the podcast, of the year. Theres books, podcasts and box sets from the year.So, if you need to zone out from the festivities come join us, we may tempt you to add something to you pending ‘to be’ piles.Merry Christmas from the Crones and see you in 2024.SPOLI…

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EP 59 Review 12 Ghosts Podcast 52:55

1+ y ago52:55

52:55

This episode we are talking about the fabulous podcast 12 Ghosts starring the amazing Malcolm McDowell.As if that wasn’t enough, we are fortunate enough to be joined by the extremely talented Tab from podcasts Test Pattern and Stiletto Banshees, as well as the lovely Tiff, also from Stiletto Banshees.As usual we digress, bouncing around into random…

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Ep 58 RAMBLE Who’s your favourite narrator? 29:04

1+ y ago29:04

29:04

Let’s talk narrators! Who’s your favourite narrator and why?As usual this goes off topic but, one thing you have to check out is the reading of Poe’s The Raven by the fabulous Christopher Walken, that we found on YouTube (we are not linked or affiliated with the channel in any way). To listen to the version, we sampled in the episode go to: https:/…

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EP 56 REVIEW The Return by Rachel Harrison 27:24

1+ y ago27:24

27:24

It’s a book review this episode. Annette and Chell review The Return by Rachel Harrison. Is this a debut novel with a kick or a meek flick? Listen as The Crones decide if this is a sinner or winner…….Synopsis:Julie is missing, and no one believes she will ever return-except Elise. Elise knows Julie better than anyone. She feels it in her bones that…

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Ep 55 RAMBLE Halloween Reads 25:18

1+ y ago25:18

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The spooky season is upon us, Annette and Chell talk about what they like to read and listen to this time of year and what they would like to read over the coming weeks.Some of Annettes favourites are old school 90s classics 13 Tales of Horror a point horror anthology, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz and a super hard recommendat…

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Ep 54 REVIEW Baba Lanka by Sarah England (aka S.E. England) 59:42

1+ y ago59:42

59:42

The Crones review Baba Lanka Pure Occult Horror by S.E. England (aka Sarah England).Annette finally gets a satisfying revenge scene and Chell develops a new author fixation! Come join us as we work though this British horror…SPOLIERS, MATURE THEMES AND LANUGAUGE SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND OFFENSIVE.#TwoCrones #twocronesandabook #twocronesreview #twocr…

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Ep 53 RANDOM The Devil’s Replacement by Michael D. A. Clarke 11:44

1+ y ago11:44

11:44

Random light review of The Devil’s Replacement by Michael D. A. ClarkeSynopsis:The Devil is ready to retire from ruling Hell.Before settling down with his sex crazed girlfriend, he must first seek a worthy replacement.Through a series of gripping and connected short horror stories, we meet a variety of candidates potentially ready to take the reins…

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Ep 52 REVIEW Dandelion by Alex Bledsoe 28:31

1+ y ago28:31

28:31

The Crones read and discuss Dandelion by Alex Bledsoe to sooth Annettes withdrawal from possessions…. SPOLIERS, MATURE THEMES AND LANUGAUGE SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND OFFENSIVE.By Annette and Michelle

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Ep 51 RAMBLE Why do you love reading? 22:57

1+ y ago22:57

22:57

The Crones discuss why it is they read, is it to broaden their minds? Learn new skills? Or just because its a social acceptableish way to ignore people…… MATURE THEMES AND LANUGAUGE SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND OFFENSIVE.By Annette and Michelle

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EP50 SUMMER SHUFFLE: The Saturday Night Ghost Club by Craig Davidson & Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes 26:12

1+ y ago26:12

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Another summer shuffle, Annette has read The Saturday Night Ghost Club by Craig Davidson and Chell read Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes.Nostalgic, spooky coming of age vs feminine fury!Watch out for spoiler’s MATURE LANGAUGE AND CONTENTS SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND OFFENSIVEBy Annette and Michelle

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Ep 49 RAMBLE You come across a magic book, whatever you write in to comes true, what’s the first thing you write? 18:06

1+ y ago18:06

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Join the Crones as they try to do the right thing and wish for world peace but ultimately, we all know they are fighting a losing battle….MATURE THEMES AND LANUGAUGE SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND OFFENSIVE.By Annette and Michelle

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Ep 48 Summer Shuffle - Mothered by Zoje Stage & Playground by Aron Beauregard 29:41

2y ago29:41

29:41

Another summer shuffle where the Crones read independently and tell the each other about it.This episode Annette reads Mothered by Zoje Stage & Chell reads Playground by Aron BeauregardThis is for mature audiences only and may contain spoilersBy Annette and Michelle

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Ep 47 Ultimate Book Themed Home Make Over 21:53

2y ago21:53

21:53

What would your ultimate book themed home make over be?Would it be rainbows, fluffy clouds and cotton candy?You can bet your life Annette and Chell’s wont be .....By Annette and Michelle

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Ep 46 Summer Shuffle 31:05

2y ago31:05

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We have taken the opportunity to read something random from out personal TBR piles and now we have to sell it the other crone!Chell reads Dark Voyage by Helen Susan Smith - a dark and creepy tale about a sea Voyage in 1914Annette reads She is a Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran a deliciously spooky, yearningly romantic ghost storyJoin us to find out wha…

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Ep 46 What’s your favourite book quote.. 20:29

2y ago20:29

20:29

Chell and Annette discuss their favourite quotes. Will they be uplifting? Inspiring? Or dark and twisty? Your guess is as good as oursBy Annette and Michelle