In this episode, Marni and Maddy cover the second half of Marni's pick, the Australian classic, Cloudstreet.

We cover the plight of Fish Lamb, the quick love story of Quick and Rose (pun intended) and how the furious ghosts of the house are finally brought to a sense of peace.

We also announce Maddy's next pick for Episode 5!

Content Warnings For: Suicide ideation, sexual references, references to gambling and eating disorders. 

In this episode, Marni and Maddy discuss parts 1-3 of Tim Winton's magnum opus, Cloudstreet. We meet the residents of the house, both normal and supernatural and discuss two different concepts of luck.

Trigger Warnings: This episode contains references to sexual references, gambling addictions, racism and warfare. 

If you're in need of help with a gambling addiction, please use these websites.

• https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au (Australia)
• https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/gambling-addiction (UK)
• https://www.ncpgambling.org/help-treatment/national-helpline-1-800-522-4700 (USA)

Join Marni and Maddy as they cover chapters 12-22 of the first installment of the Percy Jackson saga! While Marni continues to be confused, Maddy stands atop her Defending-Hades soapbox and there is a mutual agreement that three weeks is too small a time for a 12 year old boy to go through so much. 

Even if he is a demigod.

Welcome to M-Cast Book Nook!

In the inaugural episode of the podcast, hosts Maddy and Marni introduce themselves and spin the tale of how their love for books was born and raised. They cover thier expected schedule for 2023, giving a glimpse into the books they'll be covering.

Then it's time to get things started with Maddy's first choice, Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief! In Part 1, the girls cover chapters 1-11. Maddy shows off her love for Greek Mythology and Marni shows her lack of. 

But together, they pull through it just fine.