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Off The Shelf with Morgann Book

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

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#43: What Heated Rivalry Revealed About the...

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2026/04/23

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 - Introduction1:00 - What Does a Romance

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57:54

#42: The Reality of Being a Creator for Over a Decade...

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2026/04/09

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

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41: The 10-Year Journey to Never Been Better by...

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2026/04/02

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 - Introduction2:15 - Teaching Creative Writing at U of T6:00 - What Leanne Does Day to Day10:25 - Being Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder11:55 - What

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43:23

#40: Rachel Reid’s Surprise Appearance in Toronto...

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2026/03/26

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 -

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51:03

#39: Bookish Hot Takes with CassiesBookTok

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2026/03/19

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

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38: How Ray Porter Created the Voices of Project Hail...

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2026/03/12

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 - Introduction1:00

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40:03

#37: From Editor to Author: Emily Ohanjanians on...

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2026/03/05

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

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38:54

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

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2026/02/26

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 - Introduction1:00 - 2025 Reading List2:20 - The Start of the Oakwood Bay

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28:07

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

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2026/02/19

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 - Introduction0:55 - Plot Twists that E. Lockhart loves2:18 - We Were

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57:12

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

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2026/02/12

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

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48:35

#33: Folklore, Fairytales & Fantasy with Imani Erriu

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2026/02/05

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

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#32: Spilling the Tea with the Bridgerton Cast

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2026/01/15

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 - Introduction2:12 - Yerin Ha & Luke Thompson6:45 - Hannah

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#31: Inside People We Meet on Vacation with Emily...

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2026/01/09

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 - Introduction1:58 - Emily Henry & Brett Haley interview7:15 - Emily Bader

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

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2025/12/18

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

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

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2025/12/11

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

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#28: How Writing Helped Becka Mack Through Grief

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2025/12/04

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

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#27 Justin Wu on Directing Sidelined and What Comes Next

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2025/11/27

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 direct21:10

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#26: Why Kate Robb Writes Magical Realism Romances

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2025/11/20

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 school7:13 Writing your first book9:15 Family reaction to becoming an author11:40 Doubting yourself as an author13:30 Working a corporate job14:58

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51:51

#25: How Ghostwriting Led to a Romance Empire with...

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2025/11/13

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 all6:35 Ghost writing to published

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53:06

#24: How Tessa Bailey Keeps Her Writing Fresh After...

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2025/11/06

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

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