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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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 

WATCH WE WERE LIARS: https://www.primevideo.com/region/na/detail/0R8IXK40FRFIHB00YGLZCEJZ0B/ref=atv_hm_hom_c_ywRzEs_awns_3_2?jic=8%7CEgRzdm9k

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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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Check out her books 🇺🇸: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/one-golden-summer-carley-fortune/1146137717

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