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 a guest to hear the story behind the stories they write– how an author crafts a romance that feels real, the unexpected quirks that shape their writing process, and the little details of their lives that spark inspiration.
New episodes drop every Thursday—grab your tbr list and listen wherever you get your podcasts!
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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 a guest to hear the story behind the stories they write– how an author crafts a romance that feels real, the unexpected quirks that shape their writing process, and the little details of their lives that spark inspiration.
New episodes drop every Thursday—grab your tbr list and listen wherever you get your podcasts!
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, 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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Off The Shelf
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Hosted by: Morgann Book
Created by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston
Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston
Produced by: Stefanie Macchiusi
Edited by: Ricki Biramontes
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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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Off The Shelf
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Created by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston
Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston
Produced by: Stefanie Macchiusi
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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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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:
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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Off The Shelf
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Hosted by: Morgann Book
Created by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston
Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston
Produced by: Stefanie Macchiusi
Edited by: Ricki Biramontes
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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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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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Off The Shelf
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Created by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston
Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston
Produced by: Stefanie Macchiusi
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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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Off The Shelf
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Created by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston
Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston
Produced by: Stefanie Macchiusi
Edited by: Ricki Biramontes
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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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Produced by: Stefanie Macchiusi
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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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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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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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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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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
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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.
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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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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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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...
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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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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...
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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!
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