Off The Shelf with Morgann Book

In this episode, Morgann dives into the book that made her cry—twice. From the moment she read the first line ("This baby will not stop judging me"), she knew it was going to be good. This isn't just a tearjerker—it's a slow-burning friends-to-lovers story wrapped in grief, healing, and unexpected moments of joy (and armpit hair appreciation). Morgann shares why she chose this book, what made Lenny and Miles unforgettable, and how a “live again” list filled with everything from skinny-dipping to talent shows made this story feel so real. Plus: spicy hot takes, early impressions, a peek at the reviews, and what to read next if you're still emotionally recovering. This one’s for anyone who loves character-driven stories, late-blooming romance, and books that feel like therapy.JUNE BOOK CLUB PICK: COMING JUNE 3RD ON @THEBOOKISH.CLUB (trust me it'll be worth the wait)CHAPTERS:00:00 life updates 3:40 why I choose this book8:43 quick synopsis10:55 early impressions of the book 19:10 romance deep dive26:00 a look into grief35:10 did you read the back of the book?40:56 what to read next! FOLLOW US:MorgannTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBookGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbookThe Bookish ClubTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookish.clubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebookish.club/Substack: https://substack.com/@thebookishclubOff The ShelfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=enHosted by Morgann Book, Created by Bookish Media, Morgann Book, & Thomas Johnston, Produced by Bookish Media, Morgann Book, Thomas Johnston, & Stefanie Maqz.

In this episode of Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with bestselling author Carley Fortune to talk about the moment that led her to quit her job to become an author, how she crafted the characters we’ve all fallen in love with, and the real story behind her newest novel One Golden Summer. They dive into early writing struggles, the moment she found out about the screen adaptation, and play a game of “name the book from the quote” with some of her most iconic lines. Plus, Carley teases what’s coming next...WHERE TO FIND US:Carley FortuneInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carleyfortune/Website: https://www.carleyfortune.com/Check out her books 🇨🇦: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/carley-fortune/Check out her books 🇺🇸: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/one-golden-summer-carley-fortune/1146137717MorgannTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBookGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbookThe Bookish ClubTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookish.clubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebookish.club/Substack: https://substack.com/@thebookishclubOff The ShelfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=enHosted by Morgann Book, Created by Bookish Media, Morgann Book, & Thomas Johnston, Produced by Bookish Media, Morgann Book, Thomas Johnston, & Stefanie Maqz.

With the recent release of Emily Henry's new novel, Great Big Beautiful Life, Morgann dives into all of her books—breaking down the swoons, the slow burns, and the standouts. Expect honest opinions, personal rankings, and a rundown of which ones are worth the hype (and which ones you might want to skip). Whether you're a longtime fan or just Emily-Henry curious, this is your guide to all things contemporary romance. Perfect for anyone looking to laugh, reflect, and rethink their TBR.FOLLOW US:MorgannTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBookGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbookThe Bookish ClubTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookish.clubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebookish.club/Substack: https://substack.com/@thebookishclubOff The ShelfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=enHosted by Morgann Book, Created by Bookish Media, Morgann Book, & Thomas Johnston, Produced by Bookish Media, Morgann Book, Thomas Johnston, & Stefanie Maqz.

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 author25:28 - 29:35 lauren's current reads & fav books29:36 - 43:05 bookish hot-takes43:06 - 51:16 fearless deep dive (spoiler free)51:17 - 58:50 recording the prologue for fearless58:51 - 1:04:22 lauren's fav scenes & upcoming tour1:04:23 - 1:06:00 powerless adaptation...FOLLOW US:Lauren RobertsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laurenrobertslibrary?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenrobertslibrary/?hl=enRead her Books at Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/contributor/lauren-roberts/_/N-2zxaRead her Books at Indigo:https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/lauren-roberts2/Morgann BookTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBookGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbookThe Bookish ClubTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookish.clubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebookish.club/Substack: https://substack.com/@thebookishclubOff The Shelf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=enHosted by Morgann Book, Created by Bookish Media, Morgann Book, & Thomas Johnston, Produced by Bookish Media, Morgann Book, Thomas Johnston, & Stefanie Maqz.

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! Check it out on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/214269328-promise-me-sunshine?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=h2enAMITKG&rank=1FOLLOW US:MorgannTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBookGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbookThe Bookish ClubTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookish.clubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebookish.club/Substack: https://substack.com/@thebookishclubOff The Shelf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=enHosted by Morgann Book, Created by Bookish Media, Morgann Book, & Thomas Johnston, Produced by Bookish Media, Morgann Book, Thomas Johnston, & Stefanie Maqz.

In this episode of Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with bestselling author Abby Jimenez to talk about writing entire novels on her phone and the unexpected places inspiration strikes. From her viral TikTok quotes to her honest portrayal of anxiety in Yours Truly, Abby shares the behind-the-scenes of crafting stories that make readers laugh, cry, and feel seen. They dive into the new world of Say You’ll Remember Me, the magic of mustard marketing, and how fighters crashed her recent book event. Plus, Abby plays a round of “Guess the Book by the Quote” and reveals where the inspiration comes for her main characters.CHAPTERS: 00:00 - 01:27 Amazon Book Sale01:28 - 04:45 Firefighters Crashing Abby's Book Event04:45 - 08:56 Abby Jimenez's First Job08:57 - 13:07 Our Current Reads13:08 - 20:34 Writing Books on a Phone20:35 - 43:35 Part of Your World Series43:36 - 1:02:56 Say You'll Remember Me1:02:57 - 1:04:27 Quote Trivia1:04:27 - 1:06:30 A Guide to Abby Jimenez' BooksFOLLOW US:Abby JimenezTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorabbyjimenez?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorabbyjimenez/?hl=enAbby's new book: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/say-youll-remember-me/9781538774168.htmlMorgannTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBookGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbookThe Bookish ClubTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookish.clubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebookish.club/Substack: https://substack.com/@thebookishclubOff The ShelfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en

Today, Morgann finally finds out what Magnolia Parks is all about and where to start in the Olivie Blake universe. Join her and Madison as they dive into all the books that made Madison become a reader & bookish content creator over the last couple of years. 0:00 - 09:57 Madison's top 5 books09:58 - 16:35 Magnolia Parks16:36 - 32:17 Misc. Book Talks32:18 - 33:37 Throne of Glass33:38 - 39:56 Books we read growing up 39:57 - 48:41 Best and worst of thrillers48:42 - 56:26 Starting bookish content & writing a book 56:27 - 1:01:35 Guess the book from the quoteFOLLOW US - MorgannTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBookGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbookMadisonTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lettersfrommads?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/madisonkait/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/madisonkaitGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/97276660The Bookish ClubTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookish.clubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebookish.club/Substack: https://substack.com/@thebookishclubOff The Shelf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en

Sit down with Morgann and Mark for a cozy, bookish catch-up as they dive into their current favourite reads. From the hype around Sunrise on the Reaping to early thoughts on Carley Fortune’s upcoming novel, they’re chatting on everything that's been living rent-free in their bookish brains. Plus, if you’ve been curious about getting into literary fiction but don’t know where to start, Mark shares some of his recs. Whether you're a seasoned reader or just looking for your next great read, this episode’s got something for you!CHAPTERS - 00:00 - 02:23 Introduction02:23 - 04:40 Mark's favourite books04:41 - 12:06 Carley Fortune's books12:07 - 16:56 Emily Henry rankings16:57 - 28:19 Sunrise on the Reaping theories28:20 - 36:00 Elin Hilderbrand's books36:01 - 37:54 A book #booktok lied about37:55 - 41:42 Literary fiction books42:43 - 44:00 Book adaptations44:01 - 45:55 Book characters in The Traitors45:56 - 48:34 Guess the book48:35 - 50:02 Mark's final book recALL THE BOOKS MENTIONED - Sharp Objects by Gillian FlynnEvery Summer After by Carley FortuneThe Hotel Nantucket by Elin HilderbrandHunger Games by Suzanne CollinsFour Winds by Kristin HannahOne Golden Summer by Carley FortuneThis Summer Will Be Different by Carley FortuneBeach Read by Emily HenryHappy Place by Emily HenryBook Lovers by Emily HenryPeople We Meet on Vacation by Emily HenryFunny Story by Emily HenrySunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne CollinsSummer of '69 by Elin Hilderbrand28 Summers by Elin HilderbrandThe Blue Bistro by Elin HilderbrandThe Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn. BarnesA Man Called Ove by Fredrik BackmanPew by Catherine LaceyThen She Was Gone by Lisa JewellFOLLOW US - MorgannTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBookGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbookMarkTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@snarkymarky?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/m.a.rk/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SNARKYMARK.YGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/97276660The Bookish ClubTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookish.clubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebookish.club/Substack: https://substack.com/@thebookishclubOff The Shelf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en

Looking to join a book club? You're in the right spot - Welcome to The Bookish Club. In this week's episode, we dive into all of our previous book club picks since the club was created last July. Why we chose it, what we enjoyed, what we didn't -- this episode has got you covered on which ones you should start first!Moving forward, the last episode each month will dive into that month's book club pick! For April, our book is Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister. Happy reading :)All the books mentioned in this episode:A Novel Love Story by Ashley PostonThe Ex Vows by Jessica JoyceHeartless Hunter by Kristen CiccarelliIf It Makes You Happy by Julie OliviaThe Thirteenth Child by Erin A. CraigThe Wedding Witch by Erin SterlingWhat the Wife Knew by Darby KaneBeg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah AdamsFirst-Time Caller by BK BorrisonFOLLOW US: Morgann BookTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=enThe Bookish ClubTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookish.clubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebookish.club/Substack: https://substack.com/@thebookishclubOff The ShelfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en