Off The Shelf with Morgann Book

What does it take to bring one of Jane Austen's most beloved love stories to the big screen? This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann travels to the UK to sit down with Daisy Edgar-Jones, George MacKay, and director Georgia Oakley to chat about their new adaptation of Sense and Sensibility. Daisy and George share how they prepared to play Elinor Dashwood and Edward Ferrars and the memorable dance rehearsals on set. Then, director Georgia Oakley takes us behind the scenes of reimagining Jane Austen's classic for a new generation and what it was like working with a large number of animals on set. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro & Welcome 00:31 Preparing for Sense and Sensibility 03:30 Daisy's Premonition About Working With George 04:36 Filming Elinor & Edward's First Meeting 06:25 Why Daisy Relates to Elinor Dashwood 07:40 Daisy & George's Happy Places 08:32 Favourite Moments From Filming 11:07 Why Adapt Sense and Sensibility? 12:18 Making Jane Austen Feel Timeless 13:44 The Reality of Working With Animals on Set 16:38…

What makes a romance author want to write about death? This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with bestselling romance author B.K. Borison to chat about her newest release, Grim Tidings, and why she decided to take her cozy romances into the supernatural world. B.K. shares how her husband's career in palliative care helped shape the story, why she wanted to write a female grim reaper, and what's coming next for the Department of Hauntings and Spirits. Plus, we look back at her self-publishing journey with Lovelight Farms, First Time Callers' upcoming adaptation, and her love for Heated Rivalry! CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro & Welcome 01:12 Self-Publishing Lovelight Farms 03:00 The Lore Behind B.K. Borison’s Book Covers 04:16 Her Husband, Fantasy Football & Romance 06:08 The Books That Made Her Fall in Love With Romance 07:05 Is a Brick Really Worth It? 08:35 Transitioning to First Time Caller 09:56 Bringing Sleepless in Seattle to Life 14:36 The First Time Caller Adaptation 16:41 The Heated Rivalry Obsession…

What happens after you watch F1: Drive to Survive and decide to write an entire F1 romance book series?! This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Watty Award–winning author JK Maclaren to chat about her adult romance debut, Full Throttle. JK shares what she learned from writing eight full-length novels on Wattpad, and the night she found out her book had sold. Plus, the two discuss the best frozen yogurt combination and the race car bed JK had growing up! CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro & Welcome 00:30 The Perfect Frozen Yogurt Bowl 04:45 How Drive to Survive Started It All 08:35 The Inspiration Behind Full Throttle 11:45 What Writing on Wattpad Taught Her 15:46 The Story Behind the Race Car Bed 16:52 The Night She Sold Full Throttle 18:48 Inside Full Throttle 19:57 Finding Juliette & Dominic 21:05 The Reality of Writing an F1 Romance 25:02 Writing About Women in Sports 28:00 The Meaning Behind Juliet’s Cowboy Boots 31:16 The Romeo & Juliet References 33:19 What’s Next: Shifting Gears 34:08 A Surprise Gift…

What happens when you turn one of BookTok’s biggest romances into a movie? This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with director Claire Scanlon to chat about directing The Love Hypothesis. Claire shares what she learned from editing The Office, how she captured Glen Powell and Zoey Deutch’s chemistry in Set It Up, and what eventually led her down the rabbit hole of Star Wars Fan Fiction. She takes us behind the scenes of adapting the book, from bringing fan-favourite moments to life and balancing Adam’s character to filming the movie’s intimate scenes. Plus, Claire reveals the scene that made her realize they officially “had a movie.” CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro & Welcome 02:09 What The Office Taught Claire About Directing 04:22 The Secret Behind Jim & Pam’s Slow Burn 07:42 How Set It Up Came Together 10:10 Creating Glen Powell & Zoey Deutch’s Chemistry 15:13 Taking On The Love Hypothesis 18:21 Bringing The Book’s Biggest Moments To Screen 21:25 Changes From Book To Movie 23:56 Finding The Right Adam Carlsen…

What is the wildest thing an author has done for research? This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Jodi Picoult to chat about her 30th novel, Hollow Bones, and the 29 novels before it. Jodi reveals how she collects research for her books and what it was like to interview a woman from jail or visit the Alaskan tundra. The two discuss what makes a good adaptation and what happened with My Sister's Keeper. They finish the episode with what Jodi is writing next for her 2028 book! CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro & Welcome 01:42 Are Writers Born or Made? 03:53 How Publishing Has Changed Since 1992 06:05 Why Jodi Still Answers Every Reader Email 09:14 Being a Lifelong Student 10:21 How Jodi Knows an Idea Is Worth a Novel 13:44 The Wildest Things She’s Done for Research 16:10 How She Knows When the Research Is Done 17:24 What My Sister’s Keeper Taught Her About Adaptations 19:12 The Problem With “Women’s Fiction” 20:59 The Story Behind Jodi’s First Tattoo 24:08 Inside Hollow Bones 24:26 Bringing Jesse From My…

Have you wondered why the second book is always harder to write than a debut? This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits (back) down with Joss Richard to chat about her latest release, Let’s Kiss and Tell. Inspired by one of her favourite romantic comedies, Joss shares her writing and research process for a book rooted in sex positivity. She also shares what it was like to write after the success of her debut novel, It’s Different This Time, and what is coming next… CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro & Welcome 00:39 Joss Weighs In On The Jeremiah vs. Conrad Debate 03:24 Why Authors Need A Life Outside Of Books 05:27 What Book Tour Is REALLY Like 07:14 Did Joss Expect It’s Different This Time To Blow Up? 08:49 Adam Harper POV 10:45 Romance Books On Canada Reads 12:16 The Story Behind Let’s Kiss And Tell 13:34 The How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days Inspiration 14:11 Is The Second Book Harder Than The First? 16:42 Joss’s Writing Process 18:28 Why Joss Wanted To Write Let’s Kiss And Tell 20:51 What Joss Learned From OnlyFans…

Did you know Lily Chu found her agent through a Twitter contest? This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Audible author Lily Chu to discuss her latest release, Just Kiss Already. Inspired by the hit television series Bones and her own archaeology background, Lily shares her research process, from interviewing a forensic anthropologist to filmmakers to craft the perfect story. She also shares what it’s like collaborating with actress and narrator Phillipa Soo and teases her next three books. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro & Welcome 02:04 Finding Her Agent Through Twitter 04:11 The Challenges Of Being A Writer 05:50 The Journey From Auction To Audible 07:45 Editing Novels for Audio and Print 08:50 Swearing in Audiobooks 10:04 How Audiobooks Have Changed The Writing Process 12:00 Exploring The Audible New York Headquarters 13:03 Lily’s Writing Process 16:23 The Inspiration Behind Just Kiss Already 17:46 Lily’s Archaeology Background Influence 20:00 Everyone Lily Interviewed 23:16 Collaborating With Phillipa…

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Victoria S. Walsh to talk about turning a lifelong dream into reality with her debut fantasy novel, The Iron Hex. From manifesting and leaving her corporate job to building a fantasy trilogy, writing meaningful representation, and why book pre-orders matter more than you think, Victoria shares the story behind her journey to becoming a published author. Plus, she teases what's next for The Iron Hex series and beyond. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro & Welcome 03:49 Dreaming of Becoming an Author 05:08 Childhood Stories & Supportive Parents 07:01 Why Competitiveness Led to YouTube 09:54 Quitting Her Corporate Job 14:21 The Story Behind The Iron Hex 16:40 Landing Her Dream Literary Agent 17:33 What The Iron Hex Is About 18:41 Planning an Entire Trilogy 20:11 Writing a Plus-Size Fantasy Heroine 23:51 The Decade-Long Yearning Romance 26:26 Memory Loss, Romance & Fantasy Tropes 27:38 The High School That Changed Everything 30:37 A Childhood Photo That Says It All 35:11 Why…

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with author Molly Fader, who's written more than 50 books under various pen names - including one that made its way into Suicide Squad. They talk about her latest release, Lady X, a vigilante girl gang story set in 1977 New York City that was partly sparked by Taylor Swift's "Vigilante Shit." Molly opens up about switching literary agents after 25 years, the research that shaped the book, and what keeps her chasing that "lightning strike" feeling after six decades' worth of stories. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro & Welcome 02:38 Publishing Her First Book at 25 04:05 Toronto, Harlequin & Learning the Craft 04:37 The Cowgirl Phase 06:20 From Harlequin to Single-Title Books 08:52 The Pen Name Universe 12:34 How Many Books, Really? 17:00 The Suicide Squad Mystery 22:38 Introducing Lady X 24:29 The Spark Behind the Story 27:38 Writing Female Rage & Friendship 28:27 Plotter vs. Pantser 29:52 Researching 1977 New York City 31:18 Her Writing Space, Then and Now 32:24 A New Agent,…

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with bestselling Canadian author Marissa Stapley, whose novel Lucky became Reese's Book Club's first-ever Canadian pick and is now being adapted into an Apple TV+ series starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Drew Starkey, and Annette Bening. Marissa shares the heartbreaking story behind writing Lucky while caring for her mom, how Reese Witherspoon discovered the book, what it was really like keeping the Reese's Book Club secret, and why she always pictured Anya Taylor-Joy as Lucky. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro & Welcome 00:35 - Why Marissa always knew she'd be a writer 03:25 - Her first novel that never made it to shelves 04:40 - How journalism shaped her writing career 06:02 - Ranking her wildest jobs (including cemetery gardener) 09:06 - Why she writes under multiple pen names 11:06 - How co-writing a novel actually works 12:44 - TV writing vs. novel writing 14:30 - The inspiration behind Lucky 17:06 - Creating Lucky Armstrong 20:22 - Writing Lucky while caring for her mom 22:30…

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with bestselling author June Hur to discuss her journey from writing Pride & Prejudice fanfiction to publishing Behind Five Willows. They chat about countless rejections, finding her voice as a writer, the inspiration behind her latest novel, Korean history, libraries, and why she chose to slow down her publishing schedule. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro & Welcome 01:14 Pride & Prejudice Started Everything 05:30 Growing Up Between Korea, Canada & the U.S. 08:23 Working at the Library & Favorite Books 10:07 15 Manuscripts, 100+ Rejections & Finding Her Voice 16:28 Why She Writes Korean Historical Fiction 18:11 Motherhood Changed Her Writing Career 21:36 Her Writing Process & Writing Korean on the Page 24:27 How Her Books Have Evolved 27:42 Where to Start Reading June Hur 28:18 Behind Five Willows Explained 31:15 Turning Pride & Prejudice Into a Romance 33:36 Book Bans, History & Why Stories Matter 35:23 Writing the Romance & Darcy Inspiration 37:03 A Love Letter to…

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with bestselling author Elle Kennedy, the writer behind the beloved Off Campus books. Elle shares how she knew she wanted to be an author at just six years old, what it felt like selling her first novel, and why she almost never self-published The Deal. They also dive into the biggest behind-the-scenes secrets from the Off-Campus series, including the original plans for Tucker, why Dean almost ended up with someone else, what it was like visiting the set of the TV adaptation, and more! CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro & Welcome 02:35 Wanting to be an author at six years old 05:19 Selling her first book & publishing journey 08:41 How her writing process has evolved 12:41 Why The Deal was originally self-published 15:13 Creating Garrett, Hannah & the Briar universe 17:16 The original Off-Campus series plans 18:26 Tucker almost had a very different fate 21:07 Why Dean wasn't meant for Sabrina 24:34 Favourite scenes from the series 26:44 Which Off-Campus characters were easiest…

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Matt Haig, bestselling author of The Midnight Library, The Midnight Train, and Reasons to Stay Alive. Matt opens up about the mental health crisis that changed the course of his life, how writing became part of his recovery, and why The Midnight Library was the most freeing book he's ever written. We also discuss the upcoming film adaptation starring Florence Pugh, the inspiration behind Nora Seed, social media, AI, creativity, and what he hopes readers take away from The Midnight Train. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction 01:16 Why Matt Reads His Own 1-Star Reviews 04:06 Why Children Are Better Readers Than Adults 06:24 Trouble at School, Neurodiversity & Finding Writing 08:28 The Breakdown That Changed Everything 11:56 How Books Helped Him Survive Depression 14:05 Recovery, Rejection & Becoming an Author 17:40 The Purpose Behind Reasons to Stay Alive 20:17 Mental Health Advocacy & Writing Fiction 27:26 Conquering His Fear of Public Speaking 33:07 The Origin of…

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with bestselling author Lauren Kate to talk about the teacher who inspired her to keep writing, the 76 rejection letters she still has, and how Fallen became a global phenomenon. Plus, Lauren shares the latest on the Fallen TV series and why she returned to the world of angels with her newest novel, White Lights. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction 01:04 International Emmy & The Fallen Legacy 02:04 Ballet, Books & Growing Up Creative 04:12 The Teacher Who Changed Everything 10:12 Discovering Writing in College 13:08 76 Rejection Letters Before Success 16:11 The Call That Changed Her Life 17:52 Working at HarperCollins 19:54 The Origins of Fallen 23:14 Building Luce, Daniel & Cam 30:44 The Fallen Movie Adaptation 36:54 Bringing Fallen to Television 40:04 Inside Lauren Kate's New Fantasy, White Lights 42:53 Why She Returned to Angels After Rom-Coms 46:06 Easter Eggs, Book Two & What's Next 49:15 The Lasting Impact of Fallen Readers 50:16 Outro FOLLOW US: Morgann Book…

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with bestselling fantasy author Kristen Ciccarelli to talk about the journey from writing stories on her dad's old laptop with no internet to creating the global romantasy phenomenon Heartless Hunter. Kristen shares the inspiration behind Rebel Witch, the surprising moment she realized Heartless Hunter was taking off around the world, why the book has two different titles, and more! CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:19 - The Real Story Behind Rebel Witch 2:43 - Writing Fantasy as a Kid 9:13 - Life Before Publishing 12:12 - The Writing Shed 15:00 - Kristen's Writing Process 18:18 - The Inspiration for Heartless Hunter 23:33 - Creating Rune & Gideon 29:06 - Writing the Book She Wanted to Write 31:19 - The BookTok Success of Heartless Hunter 34:10 - Heartless Hunter vs The Crimson Moth 36:02 - Writing on an AlphaSmart Neo 42:02 - The Meaning Behind the Dedication 43:18 - What's Next for the Crimson Moth World 44:13 - Vampires, Werewolves & Future Books 45:59 - Final…

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Brooke Averick to talk about her debut novel Phoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose It, going from teaching preschool to building a career online, and why writing a book felt more intimidating than going viral. Brooke opens up about imposter syndrome, pulling from her own experiences with anxiety, BookTok favourites, and the story behind bringing Phoebe to life. CHAPTERS: 0:30 - Introduction 1:08 - What is Brooke obsessed with right now? 2:35 - Brooke’s Teaching & Creator Career 5:25 - Brooke and Connor Make A Podcast 6:55 - Entering BookTok 14:10 - Phoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose It 31:10 - FIRSTS Rapid Fire 36:30 - Book Cover Design 39:55 - Brooke’s Favourite Books 46:00 - What’s Next? FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: 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 Brooke Averick Instagram:…

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Haley-Grace McCormick to talk about the journey behind her debut novel The Enemy of Time. Haley-Grace opens up about living with dyslexia and ADHD, going viral on TikTok after one unexpected video, and how heartbreak shaped some of the book’s most emotional moments. Plus, we get into fantasy romance, hidden easter eggs, designing her own cover, The Vampire Diaries hot takes, and what she’s writing next. CHAPTERS: 0:30 - Introduction 2:45 - Haley-Grace Growing Up 6:30 - What People Misunderstand About Dyslexia 10:58 - Content Creator Life 19:30 - The Enemy of Time 36:50 - The Book Cover Design 41:30 - The Vampire Diaries 47:27 - What’s Next? FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: 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 Haley-Grace McCormick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haleygracemccormick/ TikTok:…

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Louisa Levy, the creator and showrunner behind Off Campus. From adapting one of BookTok’s biggest romance series to casting Hannah and Garrett, Louisa breaks down the real process of bringing Off Campus to the screen. We talk chemistry reads, the pressure of adapting such a beloved fandom, why the “spice” was so important to keep in the show, and how the writers built a series designed to keep you clicking “next episode.” Plus, Louisa teases what fans can expect from Season 2. CHAPTERS: 0:30 - Introduction 2:05 - Louisa’s Early Career 8:00 - Signing on to Off Campus 11:40 - Non-negotiables In The Adaptation 19:15 - What Louisa Changed From The Books 23:35 - Elle Kennedy’s Role 24:50 - SPOILERS! 30:05 - Importance of the First Scene 33:50 - Casting 38:53 - Louisa’s Role in Creating The Show 47:50 - The Future of Off Campus 48:10 - SPOILERS! FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en Instagram:…

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with romance author Kandi Steiner. She opens up about writing A Love Letter to Whiskey in just 9 weeks during one of the hardest times in her life, and how that book went on to change everything. Plus, we dive into her newest release Love Overboard, how a second date conversation turned into a full-blown novel, and why this story feels like you’re watching reality TV unfold in real time. CHAPTERS: 0:30 - Introduction 1:00 - Pole Fitness 3:00 - Kandi’s First Writing Job 6:00 - Writing Her First Book & The Start of Her Career 11:05 - A Day in the Life of Kandi 12:35 - A Love Letter to Whiskey 23:00 - Love Overboard 38:30 - Actors Acting Out Scenes from the Book 41:22 - What’s Next? FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: 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 Kandi Steiner Instagram:…

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Jessica Cunsolo to talk about her journey from writing anonymously on Wattpad to becoming a published author. From gaining millions of reads in real time to balancing law school and a book deal, Jessica shares how it all started. Plus, we dive into her latest novel The Blind Date Agreement, her evolving writing process, and more! CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:41 - How Jessica Started Writing on Wattpad 6:08 - Writing Anonymously 7:30 - Writing as a Job vs a Hobby 9:10 - She’s With Me 10:58 - Blind Date Segment 15:20 - The Blind Date Agreement 21:25 - Jessica is an Artist 23:00 - What Jessica is Writing Next FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: 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 Jessica Cunsolo: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesscunsolo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jess.cunsolo Find her books…

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Indigo romance buyer Kaitlynd Carmichael to break down what actually makes a romance book blow up. From BookTok’s influence to spotting trends before they hit, Kaitlynd shares how books go from shelf to sold out. They also dive into the rise of dark romance, slow burns, and why emotional love stories might be the next big trend, plus favourite reads and what to pick up if you’re new to romance. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:00 - What Does a Romance Buyer at Indigo Do? 4:55 - Behind The Scenes at Indigo When A Book Gets Popular 9:40 - How Has Heated Rivalry Impacted Romance as a Whole? 12:30 - How Much Does BookTok Influence What Sells? 16:10 - How Has Romance Changed Over The Last 10 Years? 18:42 - Romance Trends 30:35 - Kaitlynd’s Top Books of 2025 36:00 - Indigo’s Book Boyfriend List 38:30 - Kaitlynd’s Writing Journey 40:25 - Most Exciting Upcoming Release FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en Instagram:…

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Joey Kidney to talk about turning 30, becoming a dad, and what it means to grow up in public. They get into Joey’s early days on YouTube, how creating content became an outlet during some of his hardest years, and why connection still matters more to him than numbers. Plus, Joey opens up about writing Just Remember, his evolving relationship with reading, and why people don’t want to be fixed - they just want to feel seen. Then, they answer listener questions on breakups, adult friendships, feeling behind in life, and figuring things out as you go. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:20 - Turning 30 2:30 - The Start of Joey’s Content Career 13:25 - Joey Has Questions For Morgann 15:30 - Joey’s Journey with Reading 20:30 - Joey’s Writing a New Book 24:30 - Writing Vows 28:55 - What Is Joey a Fan Of Right Now? 33:00 - Just Remember 41:11 - Joey Gives Advice 56:25 - What’s Next? FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en Instagram:…

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 FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: 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 Leanne Toshiko Simpson: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leannetoshiko/ TikTok:…

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 FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: 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 Simona…

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? FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: 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 CassiesBookTok: Instagram:…

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 FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook Goodreads:…

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…

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 FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: 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 Ellie K.…

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 FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en Instagram:…

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 FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=en YouTube:…

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 -…

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 FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: 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 Shelf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en Hosted by: Morgann Book Created by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and…

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 FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: 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 Quizmaster Jess TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quizmasterjess?_r=1&_t=ZS-92J52Kf7xon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quizmasterjess?igsh=MWR0ZG5heXNleHc4Yg== Off The Shelf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/ TikTok:…

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…

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 FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: 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 Shelf Instagram:…

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…

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…? FOLLOW US: Justin Wu TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@teamjwu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinwu/?hl=en Morgann Book TikTok:…

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? FOLLOW US: Kate Robb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kate_robb_writes/?hl=en Find her books at Indigo:…

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…

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!…

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 FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en Instagram:…

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? FOLLOW US: Anna Todd Instagram:…

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? FOLLOW US: Joss Richard TikTok: 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:…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 FOLLOW US: Jasmine Mas TikTok: 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:…

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 FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en Instagram:…

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…