Off The Shelf with Morgann Book

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

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Hosted by: Morgann Book

Created by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston 

Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston 

Produced by: Stefanie Macchiusi

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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

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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

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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

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Imani Erriu

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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

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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 - Introduction 

2:12 - Yerin Ha & Luke Thompson 

6:45 - Hannah Dodd & Luke Newton

10:47 - Golda Rosheuvel & Adjoa Andoh

16:06 - Ruth Gemmel & Daniel Francis

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Hosted by: Morgann Book

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Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston 

Produced by: Stefanie Macchiusi

Edited by: Ricki Biramontes

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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 - Introduction

1:58 - Emily Henry & Brett Haley interview

7:15 - Emily Bader & Tom Blyth interview

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Quizmaster Jess 

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Hosted by: Morgann Book

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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

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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

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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 book!”

CHAPTERS: 

0:00 Introduction 

1:18 The Summer I Turned Pretty 

11:31 We Were Liars

15:53 Maxton Hall

21:37 Rivals

26:00 Heated Rivalry

27:24 The Housemaid

29:43 People We Meet on Vacation

31:56 Bridgerton Season 4

35:13 Project Hail Mary

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Created by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston 

Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston 

Produced by: Stefanie Macchiusi

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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?

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Hosted by: Morgann Book

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Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston 

Produced by: Stefanie Macchiusi

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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 Introduction

0:55 Justin’s draw to the arts

6:02 Being confident in yourself

10:30 Photography to directing

13:16 How Justin found Sidelined

16:01 Script or book first

18:30 What does it mean to direct 

21:10 The first time Justin said Action

22:10 Working with Siena Agudong

23:08 Working with Noah Beck

26:18 Non-negotiables as a director

28:01 Difficulties in directing 

31:48 The magic behind angles

34:45 When did the conversation start about Sidelined 2

37:35 What Sidelined 2 looks like

41:05 Changes between both movies

44:32 A third movie…?

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Hosted by: Morgann Book

Created by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston 

Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston 

Produced by: Stefanie Macchiusi

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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, ON

2:41 What was Kate reading growing up

4:25 Business school 

7:13 Writing your first book

9:15 Family reaction to becoming an author

11:40 Doubting yourself as an author

13:30 Working a corporate job

14:58 Is romance slowing down?

17:00 Kate’s 2025 favourites 

18:40 Blurbling books as an author

19:23 Titling books

21:06 Day in the life of an author

22:32 Type-A 

23:05 Kitty St. Clair's Last Dance 

28:55 Toronto scene

30:22 Med school 

33:16 Reeve

35:10 How Kate met her husband

36:20 Kate’s favourite scene

40:30 BOTM

42:32 Rom-Com Court

49:39 A trope we don’t love

51:13 What’s next?

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Morgann Book

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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

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