#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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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.