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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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.

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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 author

25:28 - 29:35 lauren's current reads & fav books

29:36 - 43:05 bookish hot-takes

43:06 - 51:16 fearless deep dive (spoiler free)

51:17 - 58:50 recording the prologue for fearless

58:51 - 1:04:22 lauren's fav scenes & upcoming tour

1:04:23 - 1:06:00 powerless adaptation...

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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!

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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 Sale

01:28 - 04:45 Firefighters Crashing Abby's Book Event

04:45 - 08:56 Abby Jimenez's First Job

08:57 - 13:07 Our Current Reads

13:08 - 20:34 Writing Books on a Phone

20:35 - 43:35 Part of Your World Series

43:36 - 1:02:56 Say You'll Remember Me

1:02:57 - 1:04:27 Quote Trivia

1:04:27 - 1:06:30 A Guide to Abby Jimenez' Books

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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 books

09:58 - 16:35 Magnolia Parks

16:36 - 32:17 Misc. Book Talks

32:18 - 33:37 Throne of Glass

33:38 - 39:56 Books we read growing up

39:57 - 48:41 Best and worst of thrillers

48:42 - 56:26 Starting bookish content & writing a book

56:27 - 1:01:35 Guess the book from the quote

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Madison

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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 Introduction

02:23 - 04:40 Mark's favourite books

04:41 - 12:06 Carley Fortune's books

12:07 - 16:56 Emily Henry rankings

16:57 - 28:19 Sunrise on the Reaping theories

28:20 - 36:00 Elin Hilderbrand's books

36:01 - 37:54 A book #booktok lied about

37:55 - 41:42 Literary fiction books

42:43 - 44:00 Book adaptations

44:01 - 45:55 Book characters in The Traitors

45:56 - 48:34 Guess the book

48:35 - 50:02 Mark's final book rec

ALL THE BOOKS MENTIONED -

Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

Every Summer After by Carley Fortune

The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand

Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Four Winds by Kristin Hannah

One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune

This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune

Beach Read by Emily Henry

Happy Place by Emily Henry

Book Lovers by Emily Henry

People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

Funny Story by Emily Henry

Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins

Summer of '69 by Elin Hilderbrand

28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand

The Blue Bistro by Elin Hilderbrand

The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn. Barnes

A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

Pew by Catherine Lacey

Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell

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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 Poston

The Ex Vows by Jessica Joyce

Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli

If It Makes You Happy by Julie Olivia

The Thirteenth Child by Erin A. Craig

The Wedding Witch by Erin Sterling

What the Wife Knew by Darby Kane

Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams

First-Time Caller by BK Borrison

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