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Two Crones And A Book

Chell and Annette

Your hosts Chell and Annette will give you honest reviews and share book‑themed rambles that may or may not, on occasions, take a dark and twisty, if not bizarre turn. Be warned: episodes may contain spoilers and language that some listeners may find offensive, thus the explicit rating. Consider yourself warned! Now take a seat and buckle up, buttercup…

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Ep 110 BINGO - A Book Under 200 pages

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2026/01/30

This episode, the crones are on a mission to prove that bigstories can come in small packages! For the Book Bingo square “a book under 200 pages,” Annette dives into the existential labyrinth of A Short Stay in Hell by Steven Peck, while Chell takes on the wild ride that is Shitshow by ChrisPanatier.Join the cackling duo as they sip their brews, swap thoughtsand debate whether brevity really is the soul of wit or just a shortcut to chaos. Expect sharp wit, honest reflections, and a few raucous

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Ep 109 A Mind of My Own by Kathy Burke

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2026/01/17

The two crones settle in with steaming mugs and a copy of Kathy Burke’s A Mind of My Own, ready to revel in every page. Fans of Burke’s razor-sharp wit and fearless honesty, they find themselves nodding, cackling and occasionally tearing up as they wander through her life stories. This episode is less a review than a joyful celebration with two seasoned souls tipping their crooked hats to a woman who speaks with unflinching truth and wicked humour. Inspired by Burke’s brilliance, the crones rise a

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EP 108 REVIEW Rest Stop by Nat Cassidy

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2025/11/25

Pull over, weary traveller the Crones have found a rest stopthat’s anything but restful. In this episode, we crack open Nat Cassidy’s Rest Stop, a horror novella that turns a roadside break into a surreal descent into dread. Expect sharp cackles, uncanny tangents, and a few eldritch snacks as we unravel Cassidy’s blend of Americana, body horror, and existential unease. Synopsis:A young musician finds himself locked inside a gas stationbathroom in the middle of the night by an unseen assailant,

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EP 107 REVIEW Sacculina by Philip Fracassi

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2025/11/12

Two crones settle by the fire, salt-stained shawls wrappedtight and crack open Sacculina. One cackles at the brine-soaked horror, the other mutters about family curses and the sea’s appetite. Together they weigh Fracassi’s tale of parasitic dread, partmyth, part body horror, against the eternal pull of the abyss. The verdict? A barnacled gem, dripping with menace, bestconsumed with a stiff drink and a wary glance at the tide… Synopsis:Strang isn’t the small, quaint town it appears to be

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Ep 106 RAMBLE What would your bookshelf say about you?

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2025/11/12

If your bookshelf could talk what would it say about you? Turns out the Crones bookshelves are pretty judgy and mean! SPOLIERS, MATURE THEMES AND LANUGAUGE SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND OFFENSIVE. Contact us on: ⁠twocronespodcast@gmail.com⁠ Special thanks to @horrorflicktab for media support #TwoCrones #twocronesandabook #twocronesreview#twocronesshow #twocronesramble #Books #Booklover #BookRecommendations #Bookish #Bookworm #Reading #BookReview #BookAddict #Booktok #bookbitch

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EP 105 REVIEW Halloween Fiend by C.V. Hunt

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2025/10/31

Synopsis:Strang isn’t the small, quaint town it appears to be. It’shaunted every night by a creature the townsfolk refer to as Halloween. Once the sun sets each day, Halloween emerges to collect its treats: a small, live offering from each household. The residents comply because no one wants to be the target of Halloween’s tricks. But the nightmare of residing in Strang isnothing compared to the yearly ritual Halloween demands of the citizens on All Hallows’ Eve. Stats:Pages: Length: 112 pages /

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Ep 104 RAMBLE Comfort Reads you Wont Recommend

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2025/10/24

So what book do you love and consider a comfort read but wont recommend and why…. Chell accidentally nearly breaks Annette with this one who is very judgy this episode SPOLIERS, MATURE THEMES AND LANUGAUGE SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND OFFENSIVE. Contact us on: ⁠twocronespodcast@gmail.com⁠ Special thanks to @horrorflicktab for media support #TwoCrones #twocronesandabook #twocronesreview#twocronesshow #twocronesramble #Books #Booklover #BookRecommendations #Bookish#Bookworm #Reading #BookReview

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Ep 103 REVIEW: Cursed by Leigh Kenny

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2025/10/11

Unexpected and pleasant find! Listen to the Crones talkabout Cursed by Leigh Kenny, has she made it to our watch list? Synopsis:Have you ever agreed to something without understandingthe consequences?What would you do if a cursed object came into your possession?Burn it?Seek spiritual help?Pass it on?This is the impossible choice Curtis must face as asinister entity is thrust upon him. As the walls close in and the evil takes hold, he must act before his life is forever altered.Curtis is

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Ep102 Latest Recommendations

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2025/09/23

Well, we have had a busy run with life throwing one or to challenges our way but… that hasn’t stopped us from reading. Come check out some recommendations! SPOLIERS, MATURE THEMES AND LANUGAUGE SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND OFFENSIVE. Contact us on: ⁠twocronespodcast@gmail.com⁠ Special thanks to @horrorflicktab for media support #TwoCrones #twocronesandabook #twocronesreview#twocronesshow #twocronesramble #Books #Booklover #BookRecommendations #Bookish#Bookworm #Reading #BookReview #BookAddict #Booktok

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Ep 101 Pre Release Review of Grace by A.M Shine

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2025/09/09

We are so lucky to have got a pre sale copy!Come listen and see what we thought… SPOLIERS, MATURE THEMES AND LANUGAUGE SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND OFFENSIVE. Contact us on: ⁠twocronespodcast@gmail.com⁠ Special thanks to @horrorflicktab for media support #TwoCrones #twocronesandabook #twocronesreview#twocronesshow #twocronesramble #Books #Booklover #BookRecommendations #Bookish#Bookworm #Reading #BookReview #BookAddict #Booktok #bookbitch #Grace#NetGalley

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Ep 100 What do a Rock gig and a library have in...

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2025/08/05

Welcome Bookalishous Babes to episode 100! We never thought we would make it, not sure how we did but we decided to celebrate anyway, wanna hear what we did? Mention websites: John Rylands Research Institute and Library (The University of Manchester Library) Chetham's Library |The oldest public Library in the English speaking world Skunk Anansie SPOLIERS, MATURE THEMES AND LANUGAUGE SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND OFFENSIVE. Contact us on: ⁠twocronespodcast@gmail.com⁠ Special thanks to @horrorflicktab

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Ep 99 Book Vs Movie Flowers in the Attic by VC Andrews

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2025/07/15

Join your two favourite Crones plus special guest (andsubject specialist) Tiff, as they face another Book vs Movie battle! This episode is Flowers in the Attic by Virginia Andrews andthe 1987 movie. Which one is better? Will they agree?Come listen and find outBook Stats:Synopsis: The haunting young adult gothic romance classic that launched Virginia Andrews’ incredible best-selling career. Up in the attic, four secrets are hidden. Four blonde, beautiful, innocent little secrets, struggling to stay

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Ep 98 RAMBLE What books would you theme a restaurant on?

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2025/07/01

Every single one of these sounds amazing!What books would you use to theme a restaurant? Ever considered an Alice in Wonderland mash up us with Fear and Loathing in Las Vagas? Come listen to the Crones crazy visions of food heaven ….SPOLIERS, MATURE THEMES AND LANUGAUGE SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND OFFENSIVE. Contact us on: ⁠twocronespodcast@gmail.com⁠Special thanks to @horrorflicktab for media support #TwoCrones #twocronesandabook #twocronesreview#twocronesshow #twocronesramble #Books #Booklover

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Ep 97 RAMBLE What Book Would You make into a Reality...

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2025/06/17

This takes several unexpected turns! Join us for sh#ts andgiggles as we reimagine some classics into reality TV!!SPOLIERS, MATURE THEMES AND LANUGAUGE SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND OFFENSIVE. Contact us on: ⁠twocronespodcast@gmail.com⁠Special thanks to @horrorflicktab for media support #TwoCrones #twocronesandabook #twocronesreview#twocronesshow #twocronesramble #Books #Booklover #BookRecommendations #Bookish#Bookworm #Reading #BookReview #BookAddict #Booktok #bookbitch

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Ep 96 Book vs Movie Life After Life by Kate Atkinson

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2025/06/03

Join your two favourite Crones as they face another Book vsMovie battle! This episode is Life After Life by Kate Atkinson vs the BBC DramatisationWhich one is better? Will they agree?Come listen and find out Book Stats:Synopsis: What if you had the chance to live yourlife again and again, until you finally got it right?During a snowstorm in England in 1910, a baby is born anddies before she can take her first breath. During a snowstorm in England in 1910, the same baby is born and lives to tell the

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Ep95 RAMBLE How could you make a villain more villainous

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2025/05/20

Annette and Chell tackle the deliciously wicked challenge ofturning villains into even more dastardly versions of themselves. Join the Crones as they explore creative ways to make literary antagonists even more compelling, horrifying, or downright iconic. SPOLIERS, MATURE THEMES AND LANUGAUGE SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND OFFENSIVE. Contact us on: ⁠twocronespodcast@gmail.com⁠ Special thanks to @horrorflicktab for media support #TwoCrones #twocronesandabook #twocronesreview#twocronesshow #twocronesramble

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Ep94 RAMBLE Background character for a day

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2025/05/06

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 classic stories. SPOLIERS, MATURE THEMES AND LANUGAUGE SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND OFFENSIVE. Contact us on: ⁠twocronespodcast@gmail.com⁠ Special thanks to

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Ep 93 Book vs Movie Stepford Wives with Guest

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2025/04/22

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 discussions on feminism, societal norms, and the impact of storytelling across mediums. And of course, find out which one we think is better!! Book Stats:Synopsis:

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Ep 92 RANDOM What We Have Read Since Christmas

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2025/04/08

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 MayBatshit by Kritika KapoorStolen Tongues by Fleix BlackwellAsylum Confessions : Killer Families by Jack SteenThe Bookshop from Hell by David HaynesConsort of the Crime Queen by Persephone BlackGhost Camera by Darcy CoatesThe Haunted Forrest by Jeff StrandHidden Pictures by Jason RekulakIron Flame by Rebecca YarrosThe Lamb by Lucy

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Ep 91 RAMBLE Strong women in literature

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2025/03/25

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: ⁠twocronespodcast@gmail.com⁠ Special thanks to @horrorflicktab for media support #TwoCrones #twocronesandabook #twocronesreview#twocronesshow #twocronesramble #Books #Booklover #BookRecommendations #Bookish #Bookworm #Reading

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