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Welcome to Off The Shelf – your backstage pass to the book world. Each week, Morgann Book (yes, that’s her actual last name) sits down with a guest to hear the story behind the stories they write– how an author crafts a romance that feels real, the unexpected quirks that shape their writing process, and the little details of their lives that spark inspiration.

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This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Victoria S. Walsh to talk about turning a lifelong dream into reality with her debut fantasy novel, The Iron Hex. From manifesting and leaving her corporate job to building a fantasy trilogy, writing... more

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with author Molly Fader, who's written more than 50 books under various pen names - including one that made its way into Suicide Squad. They talk about her latest release, Lady X, a vigilante girl gang st... more

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with bestselling Canadian author Marissa Stapley, whose novel Lucky became Reese's Book Club's first-ever Canadian pick and is now being adapted into an Apple TV+ series starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Drew Sta... more

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with bestselling author June Hur to discuss her journey from writing Pride & Prejudice fanfiction to publishing Behind Five Willows. They chat about countless rejections, finding her voice as a writer, th... more

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Recent Guests

Molly Fader
Author with multiple pen names; author of Lady X
Author (Lady X)
Episode: #55: How Taylor Swift Inspired Molly Fader's 'Lady X'
Marissa Stapley
Author of Lucky; adaptation subject
Episode: #54: How the Lucky Adaptation Came to Life with Marissa Stapley
June Hur
New York Times bestselling author known for The Red Palace and Behind Five Willows
Author of historical fiction focusing on Korean history
Episode: #53: How Pride and Prejudice Inspired 'Behind Five Willows' With June Hur
Elle Kennedy
Author of Briar U series; adaptation participant
Episode: #52: Elle Kennedy Reveals Which Off Campus Character She Almost Killed Off
Matt Haig
Author of The Midnight Library, Reasons to Stay Alive, The Humans; mental health advocate
Author
Episode: #51: Why Matt Haig Reads 1-Star Reviews of The Midnight Library
Kristen Ciccarelli
Episode: #49: Why Heartless Hunter Was Kristen Ciccarelli's Last Chance
Brooke Averick
Author of Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It
Episode: #48: Why Brooke Averick Used Her Own Anxiety in Phoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose It
Haley-Grace McCormick
Debut romance author, dyslexia advocate
Author of The Enemy of Time
Episode: #47: What Everyone Gets Wrong About Writing With Dyslexia with Haley-Grace McCormick
Louisa Levy
Creator and showrunner of Off Campus
Off Campus (Temple Hill/Amazon collaboration)
Episode: #46: The Off Campus Storyline Louisa Levy Refused to Cut

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Morgann Book
Host of Off The Shelf

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 210 ratings
  • Good authors, mid host

    I have such a love hate relationship with this pod. I love the authors that Morgann gets on the show and they always have really interesting things to say, but Morgann really needs to do more research prior to her interviews. Some of the things she says or doesn’t know is ridiculous

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Yepydo
    Canadaa month ago
  • J

    Like omg I just lov books so much

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thealphahahasarrived
    Canada2 months ago
  • So cute

    Ok so honestly such a good podcast, I would say more diversity so like diffrent types of books would be better or doing like little games to warm them up would be fun! Some people are saying that you should do “not just YA novels” but I find that if that’s what you want to read then that’s the books you like. And if people don’t like those types of books find a diffrent podcast and don’t leave a bad review I will say she doesn’t actually read YA it’s always “general content” so like 18+ but I do... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    📚📖✨book lover📚📖✨
    Canada2 months ago
  • Great!!

    Came here after Canada Reads. New favorite podcast!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    D H Z
    Canada4 months ago
  • Uplifting

    The key to life is to uphold or improve one another ✝️🆙🖤

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Rambo 💦🆙
    Canada4 months ago

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Audience notes high compatibility with book culture and relatable conversations with guests.
Some feedback mentions ad placement disrupting flow, but overall positive reception.
Listeners praise Morgann's insightful, engaging interview style and sense of warmth.

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#6
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#22
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#9
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#16
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#25
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#39
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#54: How the Lucky Adaptation Came to Life with Marissa Stapley
Q: What was the first moment of inspiration you got for this story overall?
The initial inspiration came from a radio morning show discussion about a huge lottery payout and the question of why the winner hadn't claimed it yet, which sparked a concept of someone with a crime history who couldn't come forward, and I realized this could be a compelling plot without revealing a con artist as the sole focus.
#53: How Pride and Prejudice Inspired 'Behind Five Willows' With June Hur
Q: What was the impact of the COVID-19 era on your book launches and readership?
Hur notes there were no in-person book tours for the debut during COVID, but later releases benefited from in-person launches and sustained engagement, with social media and bookstores playing key roles.
#53: How Pride and Prejudice Inspired 'Behind Five Willows' With June Hur
Q: How did Pride & Prejudice influence Behind Five Willows, and what challenged you about merging those worlds?
She originally pitched it as Pride & Prejudice with murder; the editor encouraged adding romance, which Hur embraced as a growth opportunity, balancing the murder mystery with romance to honor both influences.
#53: How Pride and Prejudice Inspired 'Behind Five Willows' With June Hur
Q: What led you to shift from traditional British historicals to your Korean historical fiction?
After many rejections with British historicals, Hur found the field constraining and discovered a personal passion for Korean history, which offered fresh storytelling possibilities and representation she wanted to see.
#52: Elle Kennedy Reveals Which Off Campus Character She Almost Killed Off
Q: How did writing The Deal evolve from a side project to a published novel?
Kennedy explains she initially wrote The Deal for fun and considered it a standalone, but reader reactions and editor encouragement pushed her to expand it, eventually leading to self-publishing before it found traditional publishing support.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Off The Shelf

What is Off The Shelf about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A romance-leaning literary interview show where Morgann Book chats with authors, editors, showrunners, narrators, and BookTok creators about the craft, publishing journeys, and production stories behind contemporary romance, YA, and book culture. Episodes blend deep dives into writing process, world-building, and editorial decisions with behind-the-scenes looks at adaptations, audiobook production, promotional strategies, and community events. Listeners often get practical insights for authors and publishers, plus candid perspectives on navigating fame, marketing, and audience engagement. The tone is warm, conversational, and era-agnostic, making it easy for aspiring guests or sponsors to gauge fit based on topics like storytelling craft, p... more

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Recent guests on Off The Shelf include:

1. Molly Fader
2. Marissa Stapley
3. June Hur
4. Elle Kennedy
5. Matt Haig
6. Kristen Ciccarelli
7. Brooke Averick
8. Haley-Grace McCormick

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