#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.
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#5: The Reality of Being a Bookish Creator with Madison Kait
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 books09:58 - 16:35 Magnolia Parks16:36 - 32:17 Misc. Book Talks32:18 - 33:37 Throne of Glass33:38 - 39:56 Books we read growing up 39:57 - 48:41 Best and worst of thrillers48:42 - 56:26 Starting bookish content & writing a book 56:27 - 1:01:35 Guess the book from the quoteFOLLOW 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/morgannbookMadisonTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lettersfrommads?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/madisonkait/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/madisonkaitGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/97276660The 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=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#4: How Sunrise on the Reaping Changed EVERYTHING with Mark
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 Introduction02:23 - 04:40 Mark's favourite books04:41 - 12:06 Carley Fortune's books12:07 - 16:56 Emily Henry rankings16:57 - 28:19 Sunrise on the Reaping theories28:20 - 36:00 Elin Hilderbrand's books36:01 - 37:54 A book #booktok lied about37:55 - 41:42 Literary fiction books42:43 - 44:00 Book adaptations44:01 - 45:55 Book characters in The Traitors45:56 - 48:34 Guess the book48:35 - 50:02 Mark's final book recALL THE BOOKS MENTIONED - Sharp Objects by Gillian FlynnEvery Summer After by Carley FortuneThe Hotel Nantucket by Elin HilderbrandHunger Games by Suzanne CollinsFour Winds by Kristin HannahOne Golden Summer by Carley FortuneThis Summer Will Be Different by Carley FortuneBeach Read by Emily HenryHappy Place by Emily HenryBook Lovers by Emily HenryPeople We Meet on Vacation by Emily HenryFunny Story by Emily HenrySunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne CollinsSummer of '69 by Elin Hilderbrand28 Summers by Elin HilderbrandThe Blue Bistro by Elin HilderbrandThe Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn. BarnesA Man Called Ove by Fredrik BackmanPew by Catherine LaceyThen She Was Gone by Lisa JewellFOLLOW 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/morgannbookMarkTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@snarkymarky?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/m.a.rk/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SNARKYMARK.YGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/97276660The 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=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#3: The Best Book Club Picks
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 PostonThe Ex Vows by Jessica JoyceHeartless Hunter by Kristen CiccarelliIf It Makes You Happy by Julie OliviaThe Thirteenth Child by Erin A. CraigThe Wedding Witch by Erin SterlingWhat the Wife Knew by Darby KaneBeg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah AdamsFirst-Time Caller by BK BorrisonFOLLOW US: Morgann BookTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=enThe 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.
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#2: The Best and Worst #BookTok Books with Paige and Molly
POV you're talking about books with your best friends.In this episode, we're diving into all our favourite books over the years! From the spiciest books we've read to the sweetest, you'll walk away with a whole new list of books to get dive into. At the end, we also surprise Paige with a book she's been talking about since November... Stay around till the end to find out which book :)All the books mentioned in this episode:Terms and Conditons by Lauren AsherLet Them by Mel RobinsThe Defining Decade by Meg JayFeel Good Productivity by Ali AbdaalBig Magic by Elizabeth GilbertHaunting Adeline by H. D. CarltonBared to You by Sylvia DayLights Out by Navessa AllenA Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. MaasHopeless by Colleen HooverFinal Offer by Lauren AsherReckless by Elsie SilverHeartless by Elsie SilverThe Right Move by Liz TomefordeThe Cruel Prince by Holly BlackA Not So Meet Cute by Meghan Quinn The Charlie Method by Elle Kennedy The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny HanWild Side by Elsie Silver Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne WeaverIf Not For My Baby by Kate Golden📖 FOLLOW USMorgann BookTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?l...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook...Paige EvansTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paigemevans?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/paigemadisonevans/?hl=enMolly McAskillTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mollsjmcaskill?_t=ZM-8v2KMqkAkVx&_r=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollyjoanmcaskill?igsh=MTBoNW5zeno5aGV3cw==The Bookish ClubTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookish.clubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebookish.club/Substack: https://thebookishclub.substack.com/ 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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