Off The Shelf with Morgann Book

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 Introduction0:45 Becka’s favourite snacks1:17 Beginning of Becka’s writing career5:02 Becka’s old short stories8:47 Favourite rom-coms9:54 Life before writing 14:05 Therapy and creative outlets17:55 Writing the first book20:04 Advice to your younger self21:29 Grief & Writing 22:56 Hyper-fixations26:10 Creating the Playing For Keeps series36:10 Social media response to Consider Me28:10 Wattpad to traditional publishing 44:43 Miscommunication in books49:10 Breathe With Me (no spoilers)53:30 Feeling ready for Breathe With Me55:00 Balancing fiction with personal experience56:17 Misconceptions with infertility 1:04:39 What’s next?FOLLOW US:Morgann BookTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook Off The ShelfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en Hosted by: Morgann BookCreated by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston Produced by: Stefanie MacchiusiEdited by: Ricki Biramontes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Introduction0:55 Justin’s draw to the arts6:02 Being confident in yourself10:30 Photography to directing13:16 How Justin found Sidelined16:01 Script or book first18:30 What does it mean to direct 21:10 The first time Justin said Action22:10 Working with Siena Agudong23:08 Working with Noah Beck26:18 Non-negotiables as a director28:01 Difficulties in directing 31:48 The magic behind angles34:45 When did the conversation start about Sidelined 237:35 What Sidelined 2 looks like41:05 Changes between both movies44:32 A third movie…?FOLLOW US:Justin WuTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@teamjwu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinwu/?hl=en Morgann BookTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook Off The ShelfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en Hosted by: Morgann BookCreated by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston Produced by: Stefanie MacchiusiEdited by: Ricki Biramontes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, ON2:41 What was Kate reading growing up4:25 Business school 7:13 Writing your first book9:15 Family reaction to becoming an author11:40 Doubting yourself as an author13:30 Working a corporate job14:58 Is romance slowing down?17:00 Kate’s 2025 favourites 18:40 Blurbling books as an author19:23 Titling books21:06 Day in the life of an author22:32 Type-A 23:05 Kitty St. Clair's Last Dance 28:55 Toronto scene30:22 Med school 33:16 Reeve35:10 How Kate met her husband36:20 Kate’s favourite scene40:30 BOTM42:32 Rom-Com Court49:39 A trope we don’t love51:13 What’s next?FOLLOW US:Kate RobbInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kate_robb_writes/?hl=en Find her books at Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/kate-robb/ Find her books at Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/kitty-st-clairs-last-dance-kate-robb/1146800920 Morgann BookTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook Off The ShelfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en Hosted by: Morgann BookCreated by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston Produced by: Stefanie MacchiusiEdited by: Ricki Biramontes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Introduction0:55 Fruit Hot takes2:10 Becoming a romance writer4:50 A scene that changed it all 6:35 Ghost writing to published author10:12 Kristin Hannah's Influence on Cara11:06 What Cara has learned along the way12:01 How does ghost writing work?16:00 Author struggles19:00 The scenes that come out of nowhere22:55 Grief in Promise Me Sunshine30:48 Pregnancy Trope in Ready or Not33:01 Cover Design34:09 Live again list (with a twist)40:16 What it’s like to write Audible Originals41:37 Difference between writing audio and physical dialogue47:08 Would Cara narrate an audiobook?48:02 Favourite audible original50:49 Where are romance audiobooks headed?52:11 Cara’s next book releaseFOLLOW US:Cara Bastone Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carabastone/?hl=en Find her books on Audible: https://www.audible.ca/author/Cara-Bastone/B085Z38C15 Morgann BookTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook Off The ShelfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en Hosted by: Morgann BookCreated by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston Produced by: Stefanie MacchiusiEdited by: Ricki Biramontes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 fresh7:26 Recipe for creating an opposites attract romance8:41 Tessa and blue-collar MMCs10:04 Tropes were NOT doing11:05 Influence of TikTok on writing 13:18 Pitcher Perfect 15:45 Dialling back the dirty talk17:15 Why did Tessa publish her first book 20:20 What would Tessa do if she weren’t a writer23:24 Softball research for Pitcher Perfect26:33 Tessa’s favourite moment from Pitcher Perfect27:34 Crafting the characters in Pitcher Perfect30:19 Solving people’s submitted problems!41:21 It Happened One Summer Adaptation news45:18 Bellinger Sisters book THREE47:38 What’s coming next51:35 Surprising Tessa with…FOLLOW US:Tessa BaileyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authortessabailey?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessabaileyisanauthor/?hl=en Find her books at Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/tessa-bailey/ Find her books at Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/contributor/tessa-bailey/_/N-2xrn Morgann BookTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook Off The ShelfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en Hosted by: Morgann BookCreated by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston Produced by: Stefanie MacchiusiEdited by: Ricki Biramontes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Prejudice3:40 Emily Henry x Julia Whelan5:38 Part of Your World6:43 Guess the audiobook11:21 Daisy Jones and the Six13:19 The Roommate14:28 Lights Out 15:35 Throne of Glass Series17:15 A Court of Mist and Fury 18:26 Burning QuestionsFOLLOW US:Morgann BookTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook Off The ShelfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en Hosted by: Morgann BookCreated by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston Produced by: Stefanie MacchiusiEdited by: Ricki Biramontes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Wattpad8:09 Virality of After 9:37 Post Virality 11:40 Morgann reading After12:30 Support circle as an author13:31 Adapting After16:59 Starting Frayed Pages Media21:09 What Anna is reading26:35 Fan Fiction in the literary world30:54 Producing Regretting You33:06 Why Dave Franco? 35:39 Why Anna loves casting 40:36 Favourite set moment41:48 Message of the movie43:06 The beginning of Regretting You45:10 The Last Sunrise48:20 Writing a personal story53:50 What’s next?FOLLOW US:Anna ToddInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/annatodd/?hl=en Find her books at Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/search?q=anna%20todd%20books&z=1 Find her books at Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/series/anna-todds-after-series/_/N-2wl2 Morgann BookTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook Off The ShelfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en Hosted by: Morgann BookCreated by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston Produced by: Stefanie MacchiusiEdited by: Ricki Biramontes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 day2:06 Joss’ Career Background 9:28 Interview Gone Wrong11:23 First spark to write a book14:43 Deciding to publish16:52 Feeling fulfilled as an author18:05 Why a second chance romance?19:00 Writing a book for the first time20:15 Hard part of writing21:02 Does 74 Perry Street exist?23:13 Inspiration for this book 25:18 Specifc book moments32:17 Guess that rom-com35:21 What’s next? FOLLOW US:Joss RichardTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jossrichardwrites Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joss.richard/?hl=en Find her book at Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/joss-richard/ Find her book at Barnes and Noble: http://barnesandnoble.com/w/its-different-this-time-joss-richard/1146830426 Morgann BookTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook Off The ShelfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en Hosted by: Morgann BookCreated by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston Produced by: Stefanie MacchiusiEdited by: Ricki Biramontes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Netflix4:35 Shutting your brain off6:27 The spark behind writing single-dad romances14:57 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 sound29:16 Wild Card synopsis (no spoilers)31:18 Crafting an age-gap / ex-boyfriend dad trope 35:54 Body positivity in Wild Card38:37 Working with a therapist while writing 40:10 Research for Wild Card41:19 Ending Rose Hill Series44:23 What’s next? 46:55 New publisherFOLLOW US:Elsie SilverTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorelsiesilver?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorelsiesilver/?hl=en Find her books at Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/elsie-silver/ Find her books at Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/contributor/elsie-silver/_/N-30q8 Morgann BookTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook Off The ShelfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en Hosted by: Morgann BookCreated by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston Produced by: Stefanie MacchiusiEdited by: Ricki Biramontes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Author6:59 How Butcher and Blackbird was born8:31 Sloane and Rowan11:16 The Power of #BookTok14:35 Olivia Rodrigo x Butcher & Blackbird16:14 Most memorable author moments18:53 “Romance isn’t a real genre”19:45 Body Farms… and other book research21:51 Everything we know about the adaptation of Butcher & Blackbird29:45 Welcome to Tourist Season31:48 Tourist season playlist32:54 Hardest part of writing Tourist Season 35:15 Alzheimer's research from Brynne’s past career39:47 Tourist Season vs. B&B41:00 Brynne’s favourite dark romance books42:50 Hobbies outside of writing43:17 Tourist Season acknowledgments 47:22 Brynne’s top 3 tourist spots48:37 Where is Brynne going on tour?FOLLOW US:Brynne WeaverTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brynneweaverbooks?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brynne_weaver/?hl=en Find her books at Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/brynne-weaver/ Find her books at Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tourist-season-brynne-weaver/1147291861 Morgann BookTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook Off The ShelfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en Hosted by: Morgann BookCreated by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston Produced by: Stefanie MacchiusiEdited by: Ricki Biramontes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 author1:13 Lauren throws out the first pitch3:38 Recent shower thoughts4:22 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 book16:08 Tandem reading guide17:25 Narrating Mara in the Fearful audiobook23:50 What’s coming next 24:50 Bittersweet feelings26:55 Tell me a time in your life when you felt ___34:55 Curse of being a creative38:50 Feeling fearless39:39 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 FOLLOW US:Lauren RobertsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laurenrobertslibrary?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenrobertslibrary/?hl=en Find their book(s) at Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/search?q=Lauren%20Roberts Find their book(s) at Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/contributor/lauren-roberts/_/N-2zxa Morgann BookTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook Off The ShelfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en Hosted by: Morgann BookCreated by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston Produced by: Stefanie MacchiusiEdited by: Ricki Biramontes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 engaged3:05 How Out on a Limb was Born 5:23 Writing a story so close to home7:35 The power of TikTok11:16 A pregnancy trope we all love 12:55 The reason they met at a Halloween party 15:55 Reading reviews as an author17:42 Where these very specific OOL moments came from20:40 20 questions to fall in love24:55 Firefighters crashing an event29:40 The bestie duo between Hannah and Becka Mack31:00 Dream authors to meet31:51 ‘People Watching’ Synopsis35:35 How Prue and Milo came to be38:13 Hannah’s grandmother says hello39:05: Prue’s mom’s Alzheimer's (and where it came from)44:38 Hannah’s FIRST male pov 47:36 Texting in books50:17 People Watching cover design52:36 SPOILERS FOR PEOPLE WATCHING!58:44 The acknowledgements (no spoilers)1:03:24 Hannah on tour!FOLLOW US:Hannah Bonam-YoungTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahby_writes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorhannahby/?hl=en Find their book(s) on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/stores/author/B09Z8SBCTD Find their book(s) at Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/hannah-bonam-young/ Find their book(s) at Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/people-watching-hannah-bonam-young/1146662145 Morgann BookTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook Off The ShelfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en Hosted by: Morgann BookCreated by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston Produced by: Stefanie MacchiusiEdited by: Ricki Biramontes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 NYC5:00 Leaving Big Law to Become an Author13:45 Early Writing Career (and how Reddit helped)17:35 Jasmine’s Favourite Books19:55 Why a Female Hercules?24:18 How Jasmine Crafted Blood of Hercules30:10 Jasmine’s Favourite MMC From Her Books32:59 Pulling All-Nights works…?40:34 Real Life Inspiration in Blood of Hercules42:18 Greek Mythology Trivia44:40 Sneak Peek at Bonds of Hercules (book 2)49:50  Rapid Fire QuestionsFOLLOW US:Jasmine MasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jasminemasbooks?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasminemasbooks/?hl=en Find their book(s) on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/stores/author/B09SH6NRX4 Find their book(s) at Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/jasmine-mas/ Find their book(s) at Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/blood-of-hercules-jasmine-mas/1146049137;jsessionid=9564C20BFE424A0C6502BCFEF58A8F93.prodny_store01-atgap15 Morgann BookTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook The Bookish ClubTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookish.club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebookish.club/ Substack: https://substack.com/@thebookishclub Off The ShelfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en Hosted by: Morgann BookCreated by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston Produced by: Stefanie MacchiusiEdited by: Ricki Biramontes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 xxCHAPTERS0:00 introduction & THANK YOU 3:30 top 7 summer reads28:50 MY summer reading list36:10 upcoming releasesFOLLOW US:Morgann BookTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBookGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbookThe Bookish ClubTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookish.clubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebookish.club/Substack: https://substack.com/@thebookishclubOff The ShelfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=enHosted by Morgann Book, Created by Bookish Media, Morgann Book, & Thomas Johnston, Produced by Bookish Media, Morgann Book, Thomas Johnston, & Stefanie Maqz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction (and spoiler disclaimer)2:35 Summary & Family Tree Recap5:49 First Time Reading We Were Liars7:20 Being on Set for the First Time10:31 Favourite Set Moments (and Meeting E. Lockhart!)15:31 Unexpected Moments on Set22:38 First Impressions of the Show24:50 Our Take on Casting27:36 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%7CEgRzdm9kREAD 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 FOLLOW US:Morgann BookTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbookInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbookYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBookGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbookSnarky MarkyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@snarkymarkyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/m.a.rkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SNARKYMARK.YGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/97276660Off The ShelfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.FOLLOW US:Carter Sullivan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cartersullivan13?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cartersully/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CarterSullivanMorgann BookTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBookGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbookThe Bookish ClubTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookish.clubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebookish.club/Substack: https://substack.com/@thebookishclubOff The ShelfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=enHosted by Morgann Book, Created by Bookish Media, Morgann Book, & Thomas Johnston, Produced by Bookish Media, Morgann Book, Thomas Johnston, & Stefanie Maqz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Animator6:45 "Mom I made it" moment8:43 The animation process13:10 Perfectionism and burnout19:00 Julia's defining books (her favourites)33:13 Book Conventions (and how they work)35:46 Meeting Becka Mack43:36 Perfect combination of tropes45:44 Julia's book rec of the day!FOLLOW US:The Bookish AnimatorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebookishanimator_/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebookishanimatorMorgannTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBookGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbookThe Bookish ClubTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookish.clubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebookish.club/Substack: https://substack.com/@thebookishclubOff The ShelfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=enHosted by Morgann Book, Created by Bookish Media, Morgann Book, & Thomas Johnston, Produced by Bookish Media, Morgann Book, Thomas Johnston, & Stefanie Maqz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 book8:43 quick synopsis10:55 early impressions of the book 19:10 romance deep dive26:00 a look into grief35:10 did you read the back of the book?40:56 what to read next! FOLLOW US:MorgannTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBookGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbookThe Bookish ClubTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookish.clubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebookish.club/Substack: https://substack.com/@thebookishclubOff The ShelfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=enHosted by Morgann Book, Created by Bookish Media, Morgann Book, & Thomas Johnston, Produced by Bookish Media, Morgann Book, Thomas Johnston, & Stefanie Maqz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 FortuneInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carleyfortune/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/1146137717MorgannTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBookGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbookThe Bookish ClubTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookish.clubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebookish.club/Substack: https://substack.com/@thebookishclubOff The ShelfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=enHosted by Morgann Book, Created by Bookish Media, Morgann Book, & Thomas Johnston, Produced by Bookish Media, Morgann Book, Thomas Johnston, & Stefanie Maqz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.FOLLOW US:MorgannTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBookGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbookThe Bookish ClubTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookish.clubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebookish.club/Substack: https://substack.com/@thebookishclubOff The ShelfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=enHosted by Morgann Book, Created by Bookish Media, Morgann Book, & Thomas Johnston, Produced by Bookish Media, Morgann Book, Thomas Johnston, & Stefanie Maqz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.