Off The Shelf with Morgann Book20 Mar 2025

#1: The Books That Made Me A Reader

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In our FIRST ever episode, I'm talking about all the books that turned me into a reader — from the ones that made me fall in love with stories as a kid to the unforgettable reads that kept me up way too late (and maybe freaked me out a little lol). Whether it’s the chaotic dystopian era, the romantasy books that completely changed my life, or those BookTok faves that took over my feed, this episode is all about the stories that shaped me as a reader.

Here’s a full rundown of the books I mentioned:

📚 CHILDHOOD FAVOURITES:

Step into Reading series
Ivy and Bean by Annie Barrows
And Then It Happened series by Michael Wade
Dreamer Wisher Liar by Charise Mericle Harper
The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau

🔥 DYSTOPIAN ERA READS:

The Raft by S.A. Bodeen
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Divergent by Veronica Roth
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

💫 ROMANTASY READS

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) by Sarah J. Maas
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

📖 2017 READING HIGHLIGHTS (AKA PEAK READING YEAR):

The Iron King by Julie Kagawa
Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Die for Me by Amy Plum
After by Anna Todd
All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven

📈 EARLY BOOKTOK HITS

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti
Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas
Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi

Whether you're feeling nostalgic or looking for your next obsession, this episode is packed with bookish recs you'll want to add to your list! ✨

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