Off The Shelf with Morgann Book

41: The 10-Year Journey to Never Been Better by Leanne Toshiko Simpson

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Leanne Toshiko Simpson to talk about her novel Never Been Better and the deeply personal journey behind it. From living with bipolar disorder to navigating creativity, teaching, and storytelling, Leanne shares what it really looks like to build a life and career while managing mental health.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction

2:15 - Teaching Creative Writing at U of T

6:00 - What Leanne Does Day to Day

10:25 - Being Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder

11:55 - What Do Books Get Wrong About Mental Health?

17:22 - Favourite Mental Health Romances

21:25 - Never Been Better

32:10 - Writing The Ending of Never Been Better

34:55 - CBC Canada Reads

36:55 - What’s Next

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Hosted by: Morgann Book

Created by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston

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#40: Rachel Reid’s Surprise Appearance in Toronto with Simona Stallone

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with content creator Simona Stallone to talk about all things BookTok, reading habits, and building a real-life book community. From overhyped books and underrated favourites to fanfiction, audiobook speeds, and “reading based on vibes,” they get honest about what they’re actually reaching for lately. Plus, Simona shares how Book Girls Toronto turned into a space where readers can show up, connect, and make friends through books.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction

1:10 - 1 Year Anniversary of Off The Shelf

2:10 - Overhyped and Underhyped Booktok Books

7:05 - What Simona is Reading Right Now

13:10 - The Book Girls Toronto

24:35 - Rachel Reid Showing Up at Heated Rivalry Trivia

28:35 - 24 Hour Read-A-Thon

32:25 - Out of Shape Olympics

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#39: Bookish Hot Takes with CassiesBookTok

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with BookTok creator Cassie to talk about her journey from posting her first TikTok to building a dedicated reading community online. They also dive into Cassie’s reader personality: her love of romantasy, favourite tropes like second-chance romance, and auto-buy authors including Abby Jimenez and Mariana Zapata. Plus, the two play Buy It, Borrow It or Skip It featuring viral BookTok titles like Fourth Wing, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Throne of Glass, and more.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction

1:20 - Starting Out On TikTok

4:00 - Rapid Fire Reader Questions

5:30 - Buy It, Borrow It, or Skip It

36:50 - Read It, Watch It or Miss It

50:00 - What Are You Reading and Watching Next?

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Created by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston

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#38: How Ray Porter Created the Voices of Project Hail Mary

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with award-winning audiobook narrator Ray Porter, best known for narrating Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary. With more than 500 audiobooks under his belt, Ray shares how he approaches storytelling, creates distinct character voices, and what it was like bringing Project Hail Mary to life.

They also talk about the emotional impact of the book, the science behind the story, and the upcoming film adaptation starring Ryan Gosling.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction

1:00 - Acting to Narrating Audiobooks

2:10 - Process From First Audiobook to Now

3:55 - How He Got Project Hail Mary

4:55 - Creating The Characters

8:05 - Hardest Thing to Narrate in PHM

10:00 - Do You Take Away The Same Thing as Readers?

11:35 - What to Listen to After Project Hail Mary

12:13 - Ryan Gosling

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#37: From Editor to Author: Emily Ohanjanians on Crafting The Book Tour

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with editor turned author Emily Ohanjanians to talk about her leap from shaping stories to writing her own. Emily shares what life as an editor taught her about storytelling, how her debut character Ana first came to her, and the moment she finally decided to chase the idea that became The Book Tour.

They chat about drafting versus editing, writing bold women who take up space, and the support system that helped Emily bring her first novel into the world. She also drops her top book recs and gives us a glimpse of what she’s working on next.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction

1:45 - A Day In The Life of an Editor

5:35 - What Are You Reading Right Now?

6:15 - What’s A Common Mistake You See Authors Make?

7:10 - How Did You Decide To Write Your Own Novel?

9:15 - How Did Your Degree in Literature & Linguistics Shape Your Career?

11:20 - The Book Tour

12:50 - What Inspired The Characters?

19:10 - Explaining The Acknowledgements

26:45 - Book Recommendations

37:10 - 2026 Reading List

39:00 - What’s Next?

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#36: Why Tropes Come First: Ellie K. Wilde on Writing Oakwood Bay

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Ellie K Wilde and dives into the world of the Oakwood Bay series to explore the pop culture moments, tropes and real life sparks that shaped the beloved trilogy. We talk about how the series found its voice through character driven storytelling and slow burn tension. We also chat about reading recs, writing routines, reality TV and what Ellie is writing next.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction

1:00 - 2025 Reading List

2:20 - The Start of the Oakwood Bay Series

8:54 - If Only You Knew

16:10 - Ellie’s Writing Cave

19:15 - What The Character’s Taught Her

21:06 - 5 Out of Context Things That Inspired If Only We Knew

28:45 - The Slow Burn

30:00 - Blind Ranking Reality TV

35:55 - Biggest Lesson Learned as an Author

37:02 - What’s Next

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#35: E. Lockhart Reveals How She Crafted the Twist in We Were Liars

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with E. Lockhart to talk all things We Were Liars and the evolution of the Liars universe. She shares how the book found a whole new life on BookTok, what it was like expanding the story into Family of Liars and We Fell Apart, and how she crafted THE shocking twist. We also dive into writing bold characters, trusting your creative instincts, and what she’s working on next.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction

0:55 - Plot Twists that E. Lockhart loves

2:18 - We Were Liars Universe

5:35 - How E. Lockhart Crafted the Twist in We Were Liars

6:52 - *SPOILERS AHEAD WARNING*

9:50 - Next Steps in Writing the Book

11:34 - Why Are They Called the Liars

13:20 - Easter Eggs in the Book

15:28 - Family of Liars

20:55 - What’s Next for the We Were Liars Universe

21:55 - What Kind of Role Do You Play in the Adaptation?

24:15 - Season 2 of We Were Liars

24:35 - Genuine Fraud

25:50 - What’s Next

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#34: Everything You Didn’t Know About the Finding Her Edge Adaptation

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Jennifer Iacopelli, the author of Finding Her Edge, about how the book began, how her life as a school librarian shaped her writing, and the spark that led to its sports romance world. Jennifer shares the inspiration behind the story, the challenges she faced along the way, and how the book eventually became a Netflix adaptation. She also takes us behind the scenes of casting, set visits, and the moments she was most excited to see on screen.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction

1:40 - Jennifer’s Childhood

3:35 - Working as a Librarian

9:30 - How Jennifer Got Into Writing Her First Book

12:40 - Why Jennifer Wrote About Sports

18:35 - Setbacks and Rejections

20:20 - Finding Her Edge

27:55 - The Adaptation

47:10 - Game, Set, Match

49:35 - Difference Between YA, New Adult, YA Plus

54:15 - What’s Next

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#33: Folklore, Fairytales & Fantasy with Imani Erriu

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with fantasy author Imani Erriu to talk folklore, fairytales, and the creation of her celestial universe. Imani shares how growing up in the English countryside shaped her imagination, the moment Heavenly Bodies first formed, and how TikTok helped launch her story to a wider audience.

We chat about her shift from indie to traditional publishing, the evolution of her writing process, the collaborative work behind her maps and covers, and what readers can expect from Holy Monsters and the expanding five-book saga.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction

2:07 - Early life & Growing Up

6:04 - How Imani Started Writing Heavenly Bodies

10:40 - How Imani Came Up With The Names of the Characters

12:32 - How Mythology Influenced Her Writing

14:50 - Creating The Map

16:05 - Indie Publishing to Traditional Publishing

18:23 - Imani’s TikTok Account

25:32 - Writing Career Timeline

20:20 - Olivia Rose Darling

32:25 - Book Covers

34:21 - Knowing It Was Going To Be A Series

38:18 - Imani’s Day to Day Life

42:20 - Holy Monsters

45:45 - What’s Next

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#32: Spilling the Tea with the Bridgerton Cast

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with the cast of Bridgerton. We hear from Luke Thompson, Yerin Ha, Golda Rosheuvel, Adjoa Andoh, Ruth Gemmell, Daniel Francis, Hannah Dodd & Luke Newton. From the books they would read again for the first time to what they’re most excited for in Bridgerton Season 4, the cast shares their favourite reads, behind-the-scenes insights, and what stories truly have their hearts.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction

2:12 - Yerin Ha & Luke Thompson

6:45 - Hannah Dodd & Luke Newton

10:47 - Golda Rosheuvel & Adjoa Andoh

16:06 - Ruth Gemmel & Daniel Francis

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#31: Inside People We Meet on Vacation with Emily Henry & The Cast

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:48:05 GMT

This week on a bonus episode of Off The Shelf, Morgann heads to New Orleans to sit down with the cast and crew of People We Meet on Vacation. She chats with author Emily Henry, director Brett Haley, and the on-screen Poppy and Alex, Emily Bader and Tom Blyth. They talk about which moments Emily Henry was most excited to keep from the book, what Emily and Tom are really like on vacation, and so much more.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction

1:58 - Emily Henry & Brett Haley interview

7:15 - Emily Bader & Tom Blyth interview

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#30: The Best Books We Read in 2025 with QuizMaster Jess

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann & QuizMaster Jess chat about the BEST books they read in 2025. From their spiciest read to the biggest plot twist, the two uncover every favourite. This episode is for anyone who’s still trying to hit their reading goal this year or wants to start building their 2026 TBR list!

And since this is the last episode for 2025, we wanted to give a massive thank you for an incredible year! From Lauren Roberts to Brynne Weaver, we chatted with some of the top authors in the romance genre and could not be more grateful!! Whether you’ve listened to every episode or this is your first one, thank you for your support. Looking forward to another incredible year!

CHAPTERS:

0:00 Introduction and how we met

1:56 2025 reading goals

4:40 Jess’ favourite trivia

6:25 Our other reading goals

9:12 Top trope of 2025

10:36 A book we wanna read again for the first time

16:40 A book couple we’d third wheel for

17:55 Most shocking plot twist

22:50 Best enemies-to-lovers book

28:50 Most surprising favourite this year

32:50 Most emotionally damaging book

37:28 Spiciest book

40:00 Honourable Mentions

43:30 Bookish Trivia

47:40 What we’re excited for in 2025

50:40 THANK YOU <3

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#29: Your Guide to The Best Book-to-Screen Adaptations

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann chats about the top book adaptations of the year. She dives into what the show did well, what should be changed and what needs to be cut (like Belly’s haircut in season three of the summer I turned pretty). With the massive list of upcoming adaptations, Morgann also talks about what she’s most excited to watch next and what she hopes they don’t mess up. This episode is for anyone who doesn’t know what to watch next and loves to yell, “That wasn’t in the book!”

CHAPTERS:

0:00 Introduction

1:18 The Summer I Turned Pretty

11:31 We Were Liars

15:53 Maxton Hall

21:37 Rivals

26:00 Heated Rivalry

27:24 The Housemaid

29:43 People We Meet on Vacation

31:56 Bridgerton Season 4

35:13 Project Hail Mary

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#28: How Writing Helped Becka Mack Through Grief

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Becka Mack, the author of the beloved hockey romance series, “Playing For Keeps”. The two dive into how this series started, how and why this was the creative outlet Becka turned to when faced with grief. Becka also opens up about her own infertility struggles and how that influenced her newest release, “Breath With Me.”

They also dive into:

- Becka’s favourite snacks and hyper-fixations

- How writing stories began at a very early age

- What readers can expect next from Becka!

CHAPTERS:

0:00 Introduction

0:45 Becka’s favourite snacks

1:17 Beginning of Becka’s writing career

5:02 Becka’s old short stories

8:47 Favourite rom-coms

9:54 Life before writing

14:05 Therapy and creative outlets

17:55 Writing the first book

20:04 Advice to your younger self

21:29 Grief & Writing

22:56 Hyper-fixations

26:10 Creating the Playing For Keeps series

36:10 Social media response to Consider Me

28:10 Wattpad to traditional publishing

44:43 Miscommunication in books

49:10 Breathe With Me (no spoilers)

53:30 Feeling ready for Breathe With Me

55:00 Balancing fiction with personal experience

56:17 Misconceptions with infertility

1:04:39 What’s next?

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#27: Justin Wu on Directing Sidelined and What Comes Next

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Justin Wu, the director of Sidelined: The QB and Me and Sidelined 2: Intercepted. Justin opens up about his early draw to the arts, breaks down how he discovered Sidelined, the process of adapting a book and if we can expect a THIRD movie?

CHAPTERS:

0:00 Introduction

0:55 Justin’s draw to the arts

6:02 Being confident in yourself

10:30 Photography to directing

13:16 How Justin found Sidelined

16:01 Script or book first

18:30 What does it mean to direct

21:10 The first time Justin said Action

22:10 Working with Siena Agudong

23:08 Working with Noah Beck

26:18 Non-negotiables as a director

28:01 Difficulties in directing

31:48 The magic behind angles

34:45 When did the conversation start about Sidelined 2

37:35 What Sidelined 2 looks like

41:05 Changes between both movies

44:32 A third movie…?

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#26: Why Kate Robb Writes Magical Realism Romances

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Kate Robb to chat about how this Canadian rom-com queen crafts the best magical realism worlds. From “This Spells Love” to “Kitty St. Clair’s Last Dance”, the two dive into how these books (and their character names) came to be…

CHAPTERS:

0:00 Hamilton, ON

2:41 What was Kate reading growing up

4:25 Business school

7:13 Writing your first book

9:15 Family reaction to becoming an author

11:40 Doubting yourself as an author

13:30 Working a corporate job

14:58 Is romance slowing down?

17:00 Kate’s 2025 favourites

18:40 Blurbling books as an author

19:23 Titling books

21:06 Day in the life of an author

22:32 Type-A

23:05 Kitty St. Clair's Last Dance

28:55 Toronto scene

30:22 Med school

33:16 Reeve

35:10 How Kate met her husband

36:20 Kate’s favourite scene

40:30 BOTM

42:32 Rom-Com Court

49:39 A trope we don’t love

51:13 What’s next?

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#25: How Ghostwriting Led to a Romance Empire with Cara Bastone

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Cara Bastone to chat all things romance and audiobooks! The two discuss how Cara transitioned from ghostwriting to writing her own romance novels to becoming an Audible Originals author. Cara also shares the difference in writing romance for physical novels vs. audiobooks and what some of her favourites are!

CHAPTERS:

0:00 Introduction

0:55 Fruit Hot takes

2:10 Becoming a romance writer

4:50 A scene that changed it all

6:35 Ghost writing to published author

10:12 Kristin Hannah's Influence on Cara

11:06 What Cara has learned along the way

12:01 How does ghost writing work?

16:00 Author struggles

19:00 The scenes that come out of nowhere

22:55 Grief in Promise Me Sunshine

30:48 Pregnancy Trope in Ready or Not

33:01 Cover Design

34:09 Live again list (with a twist)

40:16 What it’s like to write Audible Originals

41:37 Difference between writing audio and physical dialogue

47:08 Would Cara narrate an audiobook?

48:02 Favourite audible original

50:49 Where are romance audiobooks headed?

52:11 Cara’s next book release

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#24: How Tessa Bailey Keeps Her Writing Fresh After 69 Books

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT

From steamy banter to loveable blue-collar heroes, Tessa Bailey sits down with Morgann to talk about how she keeps her writing fresh across dozens of bestselling novels, why she gravitates toward opposites-attract love stories, and how she balances heart, humour, and heat. We talk TikTok's impact on romance publishing, dialling back the dirty talk (sometimes), and the unexpected research that went into Pitcher Perfect.

Plus — we surprise Tessa at the end 👀

CHAPTERS:

0:00 Welcome, Tessa Bailey!

5:29 How to keep your writing fresh

7:26 Recipe for creating an opposites attract romance

8:41 Tessa and blue-collar MMCs

10:04 Tropes were NOT doing

11:05 Influence of TikTok on writing

13:18 Pitcher Perfect

15:45 Dialling back the dirty talk

17:15 Why did Tessa publish her first book

20:20 What would Tessa do if she weren’t a writer

23:24 Softball research for Pitcher Perfect

26:33 Tessa’s favourite moment from Pitcher Perfect

27:34 Crafting the characters in Pitcher Perfect

30:19 Solving people’s submitted problems!

41:21 It Happened One Summer Adaptation news

45:18 Bellinger Sisters book THREE

47:38 What’s coming next

51:35 Surprising Tessa with…

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#23: The Ultimate Romance Audiobook Guide

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann shares her favourite romance audiobooks from swoony classics to laugh-out-loud romcoms to sweeping romantasy worlds.

Here’s what we dive into:

Classics, reimagined: How Audible’s Pride and Prejudice full-cast performance breathes new life into Darcy, Lizzy, and every swoon-worthy moment.
Modern love on audio: Why Emily Henry is even better narrated, the audiobook that made Morgann laugh out loud in public, and her go-to pick for the spiciest listen.
Romantasy comfort reads: Which fantasy audiobooks Morgann replays like comfort shows, and why Elizabeth Evans is the voice of the genre.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 Introduction

0:45 Pride and Prejudice

3:40 Emily Henry x Julia Whelan

5:38 Part of Your World

6:43 Guess the audiobook

11:21 Daisy Jones and the Six

13:19 The Roommate

14:28 Lights Out

15:35 Throne of Glass Series

17:15 A Court of Mist and Fury

18:26 Burning Questions

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#22: How Writing 'After' Took Anna Todd From Wattpad to Hollywood

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT

From writing After on Wattpad to producing major adaptations, Anna Todd joins Off The Shelf to talk about her evolution as a writer, producer, and storyteller. We dive into what it was really like to produce ‘After’, the fuel behind starting Frayed Pages Media, and why storytelling still feels personal after global success. Plus, Anna reveals some behind-the-scenes memories and what’s next in her ever-expanding universe.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 Welcome, Anna Todd!

3:16 How it all started on Wattpad

8:09 Virality of After

9:37 Post Virality

11:40 Morgann reading After

12:30 Support circle as an author

13:31 Adapting After

16:59 Starting Frayed Pages Media

21:09 What Anna is reading

26:35 Fan Fiction in the literary world

30:54 Producing Regretting You

33:06 Why Dave Franco?

35:39 Why Anna loves casting

40:36 Favourite set moment

41:48 Message of the movie

43:06 The beginning of Regretting You

45:10 The Last Sunrise

48:20 Writing a personal story

53:50 What’s next?

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#21: Joss Richard's Guide to Writing a Debut Novel

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT

From producing Emmy-recognized content in Hollywood to writing her very first novel, Joss Richard joins Off The Shelf! We talk about her journey from Toronto to LA, working on The Ellen Show, Netflix, and Hello Sunshine — and how she went from producing celebrity interviews to publishing her debut romance!

CHAPTERS:

0:00 Introduction and Release day

2:06 Joss’ Career Background

9:28 Interview Gone Wrong

11:23 First spark to write a book

14:43 Deciding to publish

16:52 Feeling fulfilled as an author

18:05 Why a second chance romance?

19:00 Writing a book for the first time

20:15 Hard part of writing

21:02 Does 74 Perry Street exist?

23:13 Inspiration for this book

25:18 Specifc book moments

32:17 Guess that rom-com

35:21 What’s next?

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#20: Elsie Silver Reveals the Inspiration Behind Rose Hill

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Elsie Silver, the author behind the bestselling Chestnut Springs and Rose Hill series — and the upcoming Fever Dream. From single-dad romances to emotional healing, Elsie opens up about her writing process, living on the West Coast, and the moment she found out Chestnut Springs is coming to Netflix.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 Introduction & Elsie’s new dog!

1:22 Chesnut Springs coming to Netflix

4:35 Shutting your brain off

6:27 The spark behind writing single-dad romances

14:57 Hardest book Elsie has written

16:42 Separating from “reader voices”

19:03 What does Elsie read?

20:18 Rose Hill inspiration

22:50 West Coast vs Toronto

23:59 Does Elsie write with the audiobook in mind?

28:06 How the new series will sound

29:16 Wild Card synopsis (no spoilers)

31:18 Crafting an age-gap / ex-boyfriend dad trope

35:54 Body positivity in Wild Card

38:37 Working with a therapist while writing

40:10 Research for Wild Card

41:19 Ending Rose Hill Series

44:23 What’s next?

46:55 New publisher

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#19: From Forensics to Dark Romance: Brynne Weaver’s Journey

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Brynne Weaver, the dark romance powerhouse behind Butcher & Blackbird and the upcoming Tourist Season. From neuroscience labs to bestselling novels, Brynne’s journey is anything but ordinary. The two get into how TikTok helped write Butcher & Blackbird and where production is at on the adaptation. Then Brynne shares how Tourist Season came to be, the hardest parts, and what’s next in the series!

CHAPTERS:

0:00 Introduction

1:08 Brynne and Hot Peppers

3:27 Archeaology to Neuroscience to Author

6:59 How Butcher and Blackbird was born

8:31 Sloane and Rowan

11:16 The Power of #BookTok

14:35 Olivia Rodrigo x Butcher & Blackbird

16:14 Most memorable author moments

18:53 “Romance isn’t a real genre”

19:45 Body Farms… and other book research

21:51 Everything we know about the adaptation of Butcher & Blackbird

29:45 Welcome to Tourist Season

31:48 Tourist season playlist

32:54 Hardest part of writing Tourist Season

35:15 Alzheimer's research from Brynne’s past career

39:47 Tourist Season vs. B&B

41:00 Brynne’s favourite dark romance books

42:50 Hobbies outside of writing

43:17 Tourist Season acknowledgments

47:22 Brynne’s top 3 tourist spots

48:37 Where is Brynne going on tour?

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#18: Everything We Know About Lauren Roberts' Next Book!

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT

She’s back! Our first repeat guest, Lauren Roberts, joins Morgann on Off The Shelf to catch up on everything—from Fearful lore and behind-the-scenes author life to bookish AITA debates and what’s next for the Powerless TV adaptation. We talk Mara’s name, POVs that didn’t make the cut, burnout, shower thoughts for future books, and all the chaos in between—if you loved her first episode, this one’s even bigger.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Our FIRST repeat author

1:13 Lauren throws out the first pitch

3:38 Recent shower thoughts

4:22 What is Fearful all about?

7:25 Where Mara’s name came from

9:32 Fearful was almost…

13:20 Writing a novella vs a book

16:08 Tandem reading guide

17:25 Narrating Mara in the Fearful audiobook

23:50 What’s coming next

24:50 Bittersweet feelings

26:55 Tell me a time in your life when you felt ___

34:55 Curse of being a creative

38:50 Feeling fearless

39:39 AITA for not telling my family about being an author?

45: 08 AITA for reading romance novels when it makes my bf uncomfortable?

48:36 AITA for telling my GF that audiobooks don’t count as reading?

51:40 AITA for giving a book a 1-star rating?

57:29 Is the book always better?

1:00:39 Powerless adaptation

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#17: How Hannah Bonam-Young Turns Real Life Into Romance

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Hannah Bonam-Young, author of Out on a Limb and the recently released People Watching. With People Watching releasing on September 9th, they catch up on life, writing, and all the little moments in between (including Taylor Swift’s engagement and how big a deal Halloween is…) The two also dive into: The pregnancy trope done right, what it was like for Hannah to write characters shaped by her own lived experiences, and how People Watching came to be.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction + Taylor Swift getting engaged

3:05 How Out on a Limb was Born

5:23 Writing a story so close to home

7:35 The power of TikTok

11:16 A pregnancy trope we all love

12:55 The reason they met at a Halloween party

15:55 Reading reviews as an author

17:42 Where these very specific OOL moments came from

20:40 20 questions to fall in love

24:55 Firefighters crashing an event

29:40 The bestie duo between Hannah and Becka Mack

31:00 Dream authors to meet

31:51 ‘People Watching’ Synopsis

35:35 How Prue and Milo came to be

38:13 Hannah’s grandmother says hello

39:05: Prue’s mom’s Alzheimer's (and where it came from)

44:38 Hannah’s FIRST male pov

47:36 Texting in books

50:17 People Watching cover design

52:36 SPOILERS FOR PEOPLE WATCHING!

58:44 The acknowledgements (no spoilers)

1:03:24 Hannah on tour!

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#16: Why Jasmine Mas Left Big Law to Become an Author

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT

We’re kicking off Season 2 with New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Mas! From law school horror stories and Greek mythology deep-dives, Jasmine shares the winding journey that led her from studying ancient classics and playing field hockey to writing Blood of Hercules and beyond.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction & NEW studio!

3:10 Hi from NYC

5:00 Leaving Big Law to Become an Author

13:45 Early Writing Career (and how Reddit helped)

17:35 Jasmine’s Favourite Books

19:55 Why a Female Hercules?

24:18 How Jasmine Crafted Blood of Hercules

30:10 Jasmine’s Favourite MMC From Her Books

32:59 Pulling All-Nights works…?

40:34 Real Life Inspiration in Blood of Hercules

42:18 Greek Mythology Trivia

44:40 Sneak Peek at Bonds of Hercules (book 2)

49:50 Rapid Fire Questions

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#15: The Ultimate Summer Reading Guide

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT

This week on OFF THE SHELF, Morgann shares the best summer reads to soak up dockside, poolside, or anywhere in between. In this season one finale, she reflects on the highs, the learning curves, and the magic of chatting with three incredible authors this season. With 15 episodes under her belt, Morgann wraps things up with her top 7 summer book recs, including One Golden Summer, Just For The Summer, and Heartless. Plus, she teases what’s on her summer TBR and scrolls through the newest book releases for the season ahead.

Huge thank you for listening and hanging out through all of season one—it’s been such a ride, and I’m so glad you’ve been part of it. We’ll be back this fall with more episodes, so follow along on socials to stay in the loop and catch all the updates. - morgann xx

CHAPTERS

0:00 introduction & THANK YOU

3:30 top 7 summer reads

28:50 MY summer reading list

36:10 upcoming releases

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#14: Behind the Scenes of the We Were Liars Set with Snarky Marky

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT

This week on Off The Shelf, we’re doing a deep dive into We Were Liars—the bestselling book turned series that’s as haunting as it is addictive. Morgann is joined by Mark, who visited the set of the new adaptation alongside her, and they unpack everything from meeting E. Lockhart to what it was really like behind the scenes of a film set (thanks prime video for flying us out❤️). Then they do a spoiler-free breakdown of the first few episodes of the new Prime Video show, plus the key ingredients for a good adaptation. For all those who have read the book & finished the series, the two also jump into a few spoilers at the very end and their predictions for how the show will play out!

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction (and spoiler disclaimer)

2:35 Summary & Family Tree Recap

5:49 First Time Reading We Were Liars

7:20 Being on Set for the First Time

10:31 Favourite Set Moments (and Meeting E. Lockhart!)

15:31 Unexpected Moments on Set

22:38 First Impressions of the Show

24:50 Our Take on Casting

27:36 How Important Are Soundtracks?

35:53 SPOILER SECTION

WATCH WE WERE LIARS: https://www.primevideo.com/region/na/detail/0R8IXK40FRFIHB00YGLZCEJZ0B/ref=atv_hm_hom_c_ywRzEs_awns_3_2?jic=8%7CEgRzdm9k

READ WE WERE LIARS: https://www.amazon.ca/We-Were-Liars-Lockhart/dp/0385741278/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DKWAH7YYx_3jfe-3IY-lhVUptI2xAYw96FGRr6WVCBfh_tgF9hWFXrB2WiVhW3S40k6UDTBeC7ZAGd_eUOuAvMSHWjgb-yqkszfRF0HpXLkxR6COOXT5OX56Ips8lC3ZJ8FcbxI0mD_Kddg3mWaCQJK_T0d0qUHqwDYehQwKjEmkyxFwkaf6xvz23U3rvOpbVSgXdMulvdqEwlhVdRVpTMclGAiUCaNhEAwUYk0i48Hb99bQiM3_hD4VIJlrUcOvW_lFpZ1lLWtJsKkI4UpH0_L1tca7VPO-2vbCnrekErQ.QAmslk3dNFFY0pFz13MCabSxfi2J0ULKE6cVUrZ1KMg&qid=1750248706&sr=8-1

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#13: The Best Book Adaptations with Carter Sullivan

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this week's episode, Morgann hangs out with one of her best friends and certified bookworm, Carter Sullivan, for a very fun, very unfiltered chat. They swap current reads, gush over upcoming releases they’re dying to get their hands on, and each share five books that totally define them as readers. There’s a chaotic round of bookish “Would You Rather,” some hot takes on adaptations, and a deep dive into all things Rivals. It’s cozy, a little chaotic, and full of bookish love.

Carter Sullivan

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#12: How 1 Viral Video Changed Everything with The Bookish Animator

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode of Off The Shelf, Morgann is joined by the incredibly talented Julia, also known as The Bookish Animator, whose work has captivated the online reading community. Julia takes us through her journey into animation—from picking up her first pencil to unexpectedly blowing up on social media. She shares what it’s really like navigating the creator space, the surprises that came with going viral, and the unforgettable moment when a favourite author recognized her work. We talk about her favourite and most challenging animations, whether she’s currently open for commissions, and the five books that have shaped her as a reader. Julia also dives into her favourite book tropes, the ones she avoids, and what makes the perfect story in her eyes. Plus, we chat about the magic of bookish conventions and where you might be able to catch her next. This one’s full of creativity, cozy vibes, and serious book love.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Becoming THE Bookish Animator

6:45 "Mom I made it" moment

8:43 The animation process

13:10 Perfectionism and burnout

19:00 Julia's defining books (her favourites)

33:13 Book Conventions (and how they work)

35:46 Meeting Becka Mack

43:36 Perfect combination of tropes

45:44 Julia's book rec of the day!

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Morgann

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#11: The Romance Book That Broke Me [BOOK CLUB]

Thu, 29 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Morgann dives into the book that made her cry—twice. From the moment she read the first line ("This baby will not stop judging me"), she knew it was going to be good. This isn't just a tearjerker—it's a slow-burning friends-to-lovers story wrapped in grief, healing, and unexpected moments of joy (and armpit hair appreciation). Morgann shares why she chose this book, what made Lenny and Miles unforgettable, and how a “live again” list filled with everything from skinny-dipping to talent shows made this story feel so real. Plus: spicy hot takes, early impressions, a peek at the reviews, and what to read next if you're still emotionally recovering. This one’s for anyone who loves character-driven stories, late-blooming romance, and books that feel like therapy.

JUNE BOOK CLUB PICK: COMING JUNE 3RD ON @THEBOOKISH.CLUB (trust me it'll be worth the wait)

CHAPTERS:

00:00 life updates

3:40 why I choose this book

8:43 quick synopsis

10:55 early impressions of the book

19:10 romance deep dive

26:00 a look into grief

35:10 did you read the back of the book?

40:56 what to read next!

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#10: The BEST Summer Romance Book with Carley Fortune

Thu, 22 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode of Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with bestselling author Carley Fortune to talk about the moment that led her to quit her job to become an author, how she crafted the characters we’ve all fallen in love with, and the real story behind her newest novel One Golden Summer. They dive into early writing struggles, the moment she found out about the screen adaptation, and play a game of “name the book from the quote” with some of her most iconic lines. Plus, Carley teases what’s coming next...

WHERE TO FIND US:

Carley Fortune

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Website: https://www.carleyfortune.com/

Check out her books 🇨🇦: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/carley-fortune/

Check out her books 🇺🇸: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/one-golden-summer-carley-fortune/1146137717

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#9: Which Emily Henry Book Actually Deserves the Hype?

Thu, 15 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT

With the recent release of Emily Henry's new novel, Great Big Beautiful Life, Morgann dives into all of her books—breaking down the swoons, the slow burns, and the standouts. Expect honest opinions, personal rankings, and a rundown of which ones are worth the hype (and which ones you might want to skip). Whether you're a longtime fan or just Emily-Henry curious, this is your guide to all things contemporary romance. Perfect for anyone looking to laugh, reflect, and rethink their TBR.

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#8: How the Powerless Trilogy Was Created (and what's next) with Lauren Roberts

Thu, 08 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Sit down with Morgann and Lauren Roberts for a raw, hilarious, and revealing deep dive into the Powerless universe—how she wrote the viral fantasy at just 18, the unexpected path to a book deal, and why fans didn’t get that first kiss until Reckless. They spill behind-the-scenes secrets, react to spicy bookish hot takes (yes, even the hardcover debate), and tease what’s next—including Lauren’s favourite scene, adaptation dreams, and whether a novella or genre switch is on the horizon.

00:00 - 02:02 what happened last night

02:02 - 25: 27 how lauren roberts became an author

25:28 - 29:35 lauren's current reads & fav books

29:36 - 43:05 bookish hot-takes

43:06 - 51:16 fearless deep dive (spoiler free)

51:17 - 58:50 recording the prologue for fearless

58:51 - 1:04:22 lauren's fav scenes & upcoming tour

1:04:23 - 1:06:00 powerless adaptation...

Lauren Roberts

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Read her Books at Indigo:

https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/lauren-roberts2/

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#7: The Ending I Didn't See Coming... [BOOK CLUB]

Thu, 01 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the book club. In this solo deep-dive, Morgann shares her initial (and very bold) theories, the reveals that threw her off track, and the romantic undercurrent she didn’t see coming. Whether you loved the dual timelines or were confused by the 14-year span, there’s something here for every book club brain. Plus: favourite quotes, hot takes, and a few similar recs to keep you turning pages. In case you missed this month or are ready to jump into May book club, we'll be reading: Promise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone!

Check it out on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/214269328-promise-me-sunshine?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=h2enAMITKG&rank=1

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#6: The Secret to Writing REAL Romance with Abby Jimenez

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode of Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with bestselling author Abby Jimenez to talk about writing entire novels on her phone and the unexpected places inspiration strikes. From her viral TikTok quotes to her honest portrayal of anxiety in Yours Truly, Abby shares the behind-the-scenes of crafting stories that make readers laugh, cry, and feel seen. They dive into the new world of Say You’ll Remember Me, the magic of mustard marketing, and how fighters crashed her recent book event. Plus, Abby plays a round of “Guess the Book by the Quote” and reveals where the inspiration comes for her main characters.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - 01:27 Amazon Book Sale

01:28 - 04:45 Firefighters Crashing Abby's Book Event

04:45 - 08:56 Abby Jimenez's First Job

08:57 - 13:07 Our Current Reads

13:08 - 20:34 Writing Books on a Phone

20:35 - 43:35 Part of Your World Series

43:36 - 1:02:56 Say You'll Remember Me

1:02:57 - 1:04:27 Quote Trivia

1:04:27 - 1:06:30 A Guide to Abby Jimenez' Books

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Abby's new book: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/say-youll-remember-me/9781538774168.html

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#5: The Reality of Being a Bookish Creator with Madison Kait

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:37:15 GMT

Today, Morgann finally finds out what Magnolia Parks is all about and where to start in the Olivie Blake universe. Join her and Madison as they dive into all the books that made Madison become a reader & bookish content creator over the last couple of years.

0:00 - 09:57 Madison's top 5 books

09:58 - 16:35 Magnolia Parks

16:36 - 32:17 Misc. Book Talks

32:18 - 33:37 Throne of Glass

33:38 - 39:56 Books we read growing up

39:57 - 48:41 Best and worst of thrillers

48:42 - 56:26 Starting bookish content & writing a book

56:27 - 1:01:35 Guess the book from the quote

Morgann

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Madison

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/madisonkait

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/97276660

The Bookish Club

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#4: How Sunrise on the Reaping Changed EVERYTHING with Mark

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Sit down with Morgann and Mark for a cozy, bookish catch-up as they dive into their current favourite reads. From the hype around Sunrise on the Reaping to early thoughts on Carley Fortune’s upcoming novel, they’re chatting on everything that's been living rent-free in their bookish brains. Plus, if you’ve been curious about getting into literary fiction but don’t know where to start, Mark shares some of his recs. Whether you're a seasoned reader or just looking for your next great read, this episode’s got something for you!

CHAPTERS -

00:00 - 02:23 Introduction

02:23 - 04:40 Mark's favourite books

04:41 - 12:06 Carley Fortune's books

12:07 - 16:56 Emily Henry rankings

16:57 - 28:19 Sunrise on the Reaping theories

28:20 - 36:00 Elin Hilderbrand's books

36:01 - 37:54 A book #booktok lied about

37:55 - 41:42 Literary fiction books

42:43 - 44:00 Book adaptations

44:01 - 45:55 Book characters in The Traitors

45:56 - 48:34 Guess the book

48:35 - 50:02 Mark's final book rec

ALL THE BOOKS MENTIONED -

Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

Every Summer After by Carley Fortune

The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand

Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Four Winds by Kristin Hannah

One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune

This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune

Beach Read by Emily Henry

Happy Place by Emily Henry

Book Lovers by Emily Henry

People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

Funny Story by Emily Henry

Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins

Summer of '69 by Elin Hilderbrand

28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand

The Blue Bistro by Elin Hilderbrand

The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn. Barnes

A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

Pew by Catherine Lacey

Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell

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Mark

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#3: The Best Book Club Picks

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:36:18 GMT

Looking to join a book club? You're in the right spot - Welcome to The Bookish Club. In this week's episode, we dive into all of our previous book club picks since the club was created last July. Why we chose it, what we enjoyed, what we didn't -- this episode has got you covered on which ones you should start first!

Moving forward, the last episode each month will dive into that month's book club pick! For April, our book is Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister. Happy reading :)

All the books mentioned in this episode:

A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston

The Ex Vows by Jessica Joyce

Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli

If It Makes You Happy by Julie Olivia

The Thirteenth Child by Erin A. Craig

The Wedding Witch by Erin Sterling

What the Wife Knew by Darby Kane

Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams

First-Time Caller by BK Borrison

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#2: The Best and Worst #BookTok Books with Paige and Molly

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:00:53 GMT

POV you're talking about books with your best friends.

In this episode, we're diving into all our favourite books over the years! From the spiciest books we've read to the sweetest, you'll walk away with a whole new list of books to get dive into. At the end, we also surprise Paige with a book she's been talking about since November... Stay around till the end to find out which book :)

All the books mentioned in this episode:

Terms and Conditons by Lauren Asher

Let Them by Mel Robins

The Defining Decade by Meg Jay

Feel Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

Haunting Adeline by H. D. Carlton

Bared to You by Sylvia Day

Lights Out by Navessa Allen

A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas

Hopeless by Colleen Hoover

Final Offer by Lauren Asher

Reckless by Elsie Silver

Heartless by Elsie Silver

The Right Move by Liz Tomeforde

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

A Not So Meet Cute by Meghan Quinn

The Charlie Method by Elle Kennedy

The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han

Wild Side by Elsie Silver

Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver

If Not For My Baby by Kate Golden

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#1: The Books That Made Me A Reader

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:04:02 GMT

Welcome to your new favourite podcast :)

In our FIRST ever episode, I'm talking about all the books that turned me into a reader — from the ones that made me fall in love with stories as a kid to the unforgettable reads that kept me up way too late (and maybe freaked me out a little lol). Whether it’s the chaotic dystopian era, the romantasy books that completely changed my life, or those BookTok faves that took over my feed, this episode is all about the stories that shaped me as a reader.

Here’s a full rundown of the books I mentioned:

📚 CHILDHOOD FAVOURITES:

Step into Reading series
Ivy and Bean by Annie Barrows
And Then It Happened series by Michael Wade
Dreamer Wisher Liar by Charise Mericle Harper
The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau

🔥 DYSTOPIAN ERA READS:

The Raft by S.A. Bodeen
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Divergent by Veronica Roth
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

💫 ROMANTASY READS

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) by Sarah J. Maas
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

📖 2017 READING HIGHLIGHTS (AKA PEAK READING YEAR):

The Iron King by Julie Kagawa
Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Die for Me by Amy Plum
After by Anna Todd
All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven

📈 EARLY BOOKTOK HITS

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti
Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas
Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi

Whether you're feeling nostalgic or looking for your next obsession, this episode is packed with bookish recs you'll want to add to your list! ✨

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Off The Shelf - Trailer

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 16:36:17 GMT

Welcome to Off The Shelf – your backstage pass to the book world. Each week, Morgann Book (yes, that’s her actual last name) sits down with the authors you know and love. They discuss their wild inspirations, random writing quirks, and the scenes they’ll never forget writing. New episodes release every Thursday, available wherever you get your podcasts.

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