Off The Shelf with Morgann Book

Bookish Media

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.

  1. HACE 6 DÍAS

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

    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: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=en  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook  Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook  E. Lockhart TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elockhartbooks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elockhartbooks Find her books at Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/e-lockhart/ Find her book at Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/contributor/e-lockhart/_/N-2xr8 Off The Shelf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Off.TheShelfPodcast  Hosted by: Morgann Book Created by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston  Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston  Produced by: Stefanie Macchiusi Associate Post Producer and Editor: Ricki Biramontes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
  2. 12 FEB

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

    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: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook  Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook  Jennifer Iacopelli TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jennifercarolyn  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifercarolyn  Find her books at Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/jennifer-iacopelli/  Find her book at Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Jennifer%20Iacopelli%22?Ntk=P_key_Contributor_List&Ns=P_Sales_Rank&Ntx=mode+matchall  Off The Shelf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Off.TheShelfPodcast Hosted by: Morgann Book Created by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston  Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston  Produced by: Stefanie Macchiusi Associate Post Producer and Editor: Ricki Biramontes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min
  3. 5 FEB

    #33: Folklore, Fairytales & Fantasy with Imani Erriu

    This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with fantasy author Imani Erriu to talk folklore, fairytales, and the creation of her celestial universe. Imani shares how growing up in the English countryside shaped her imagination, the moment Heavenly Bodies first formed, and how TikTok helped launch her story to a wider audience. We chat about her shift from indie to traditional publishing, the evolution of her writing process, the collaborative work behind her maps and covers, and what readers can expect from Holy Monsters and the expanding five-book saga. CHAPTERS:  0:00 - Introduction 2:07 - Early life & Growing Up 6:04 - How Imani Started Writing Heavenly Bodies 10:40 - How Imani Came Up With The Names of the Characters 12:32 - How Mythology Influenced Her Writing 14:50 - Creating The Map 16:05 - Indie Publishing to Traditional Publishing 18:23 - Imani’s TikTok Account 25:32 - Writing Career Timeline 20:20 - Olivia Rose Darling 32:25 - Book Covers 34:21 - Knowing It Was Going To Be A Series 38:18 - Imani’s Day to Day Life 42:20 - Holy Monsters 45:45 - What’s Next 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  Imani Erriu TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorimanierriu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorimanierriu Find her books at Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/imani-erriu/ Find her book at Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Imani%20Erriu%22?Ntk=P_key_Contributor_List&Ns=P_Sales_Rank&Ntx=mode+matchall 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 Thomas Johnston  Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston  Produced by: Stefanie Macchiusi Associate Post Producer and Editor: Ricki Biramontes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min
  4. 18/12/2025

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

    This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann & QuizMaster Jess chat about the BEST books they read in 2025. From their spiciest read to the biggest plot twist, the two uncover every favourite. This episode is for anyone who’s still trying to hit their reading goal this year or wants to start building their 2026 TBR list!  And since this is the last episode for 2025, we wanted to give a massive thank you for an incredible year! From Lauren Roberts to Brynne Weaver, we chatted with some of the top authors in the romance genre and could not be more grateful!! Whether you’ve listened to every episode or this is your first one, thank you for your support. Looking forward to another incredible year!  CHAPTERS:  0:00 Introduction and how we met 1:56 2025 reading goals 4:40 Jess’ favourite trivia 6:25 Our other reading goals 9:12 Top trope of 2025 10:36 A book we wanna read again for the first time 16:40 A book couple we’d third wheel for 17:55 Most shocking plot twist 22:50 Best enemies-to-lovers book 28:50 Most surprising favourite this year 32:50 Most emotionally damaging book 37:28 Spiciest book  40:00 Honourable Mentions 43:30 Bookish Trivia 47:40 What we’re excited for in 2025 50:40 THANK YOU 3 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: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en  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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
  5. 04/12/2025

    #28: How Writing Helped Becka Mack Through Grief

    This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Becka Mack, the author of the beloved hockey romance series, “Playing For Keeps”. The two dive into how this series started, how and why this was the creative outlet Becka turned to when faced with grief. Becka also opens up about her own infertility struggles and how that influenced her newest release, “Breath With Me.”  They also dive into: - Becka’s favourite snacks and hyper-fixations - How writing stories began at a very early age  - What readers can expect next from Becka!  CHAPTERS:  0:00 Introduction 0:45 Becka’s favourite snacks 1:17 Beginning of Becka’s writing career 5:02 Becka’s old short stories 8:47 Favourite rom-coms 9:54 Life before writing  14:05 Therapy and creative outlets 17:55 Writing the first book 20:04 Advice to your younger self 21:29 Grief & Writing  22:56 Hyper-fixations 26:10 Creating the Playing For Keeps series 36:10 Social media response to Consider Me 28:10 Wattpad to traditional publishing  44:43 Miscommunication in books 49:10 Breathe With Me (no spoilers) 53:30 Feeling ready for Breathe With Me 55:00 Balancing fiction with personal experience 56:17 Misconceptions with infertility  1:04:39 What’s next? 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 Thomas Johnston  Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston  Produced by: Stefanie Macchiusi Edited by: Ricki Biramontes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h y 4 min

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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.

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