Off The Shelf with Morgann Book

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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Produced by: Stefanie Macchiusi
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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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Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston
Produced by: Stefanie Macchiusi
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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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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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.