#10: The BEST Summer Romance Book with Carley Fortune
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#9: Which Emily Henry Book Actually Deserves the Hype?
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#8: How the Powerless Trilogy Was Created (and what's next) with Lauren Roberts
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#7: The Ending I Didn't See Coming... [BOOK CLUB]
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#6: The Secret to Writing REAL Romance with Abby Jimenez
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Off The Shelf—your backstage pass to the book world! Hosted by Morgann Book, this podcast dives into buzz-worthy reads, book-to-screen adaptations, and candid author chats! Once a month, we also dedicate an episode to our book club—spiralling over plot twists, overanalyzing characters, and going on a few unhinged tangents. Whether you’re hunting for your next five-star read or craving behind-the-scenes publishing tea, you’ll feel right at home.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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