Dive into Fantasy with Genre’d: Off Book Featuring Morgan from Coop’s Kitchen
- genredpodcast
- Jan 22
- 3 min read
Updated: Mar 10
This week on Genre’d: Off Book, we’re joined by our favorite comfort creator, Morgan, aka Coop’s Kitchen. We chat about recipes, our reading origins, and why fantasy is the ultimate loophole genre. It sneaks in romance, mystery, and thrills all at once.
Come for the Twilight nostalgia and the fantasy recs. Stay for the soup debate, the heated hockey rivalry, and Morgan’s genuinely iconic book club setup. Spoiler alert: it includes a spreadsheet and a full food rotation. 🍲📚
What We Cover in This Episode
We Have Some Things to Say
Morgan’s origin story as a creator. TikTok started as “Eras Tour research” and turned into a full recipe empire. Talk about a glow-up!
Coop’s Kitchen lore, including the fact that Coop is a 13-year-old golden retriever with a strict dinner and bedtime routine. Yes, he’s living his best life.
The sisters spiral into hockey discourse and Heated Rivalry brain chemistry. Buckle up!
Elyse confesses to reading multiple books at once like it’s a competitive sport. No shame in that game!
Genre & Vibes
Fantasy as the “everything genre.” It delivers romance, thrillers, mystery, politics, and escapism all in one place. What’s not to love?
Why fantasy gets dismissed as “weird” and why that’s exactly the point. Embrace the weirdness, folks!
How unreal worlds can make real truths easier to digest. Sometimes, you need a dragon to tackle your problems. 🐉
Tropes Morgan Loves
Wealth and status vibes: Gorgeous settings, luxury details, intricate outfits, and aspirational worlds. Who doesn’t want to live in a castle?
Enemies to lovers: Tension, buildup, and the belief that love will win, even if the situation is dire. Classic and oh-so-satisfying!
Gateway Books and Where to Start
The gateway that changed everything: Twilight. Yes, we’re going there!
If you’re new to fantasy and want an easier entry point: The Hunger Games. It’s a wild ride!
If you’re fully fantasy converted and ready to go all in: Fourth Wing, plus our very honest takes on the series so far.
Bonus nostalgic corner: Vampire Academy and The Vampire Diaries. These continue to be the sisters’ favorite “I told you so” topic.
What Morgan is Reading Right Now
Nightbane (Lightlark sequel). Can’t wait to hear her thoughts!
I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman. Elyse calls it a top read of 2025 and a perfect book club thinker.
Book Club Goals
Morgan’s book club is a well-oiled machine: a spreadsheet, rotating food assignments, and the shared belief that the book is the excuse and the gathering is the point.
We make a strong case for Girl Dinner as a perfect book club pick because everyone will interpret it differently.
Books and Authors Mentioned
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
Lightlark by Alex Aster
Nightbane by Alex Aster
I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman
Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy
Books and series discussed from childhood and teen years:
- The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner
- Goosebumps by R.L. Stine
- Sarah Dessen books (young adult romance)
- Chicken Soup for the Soul series
- Jodi Picoult novels
Where to Find Morgan (Coop’s Kitchen)
Morgan is @coopskitchen on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Look for the profile photo with Morgan and her golden retriever, Coop.
Join the Conversation
What is your personal fantasy gateway book?
Are you an enemies to lovers loyalist, or do you prefer a different trope as your forever comfort read?
And also, important: are soups meals? Be honest. 🍜
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Mini FAQ
Is This Episode Spoiler Free?
Yes! This Off Book episode is spoiler-free and focuses on reading tastes, tropes, and recommendations.
What Genre Does Morgan Read Most?
Morgan’s favorite genre is fantasy, especially fantasy that blends romance and suspense.
What Are Morgan’s Favorite Tropes?
She loves enemies to lovers and books with wealth, status, and luxury worldbuilding details.
What Book Should I Start With If I Want to Try Fantasy?
Morgan recommends The Hunger Games as an easy entry point that still delivers big world stakes and bingeable pacing.
What Should I Read If I Already Love Fantasy?
Morgan suggests Fourth Wing if you want dragons, a school setting, and high-intensity vibes. Just a heads-up: the Genre’d hosts have mixed feelings as the series continues.
And there you have it! Dive into the world of fantasy with us, and let’s keep the conversation going! 📚✨
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