Off Book with Morgan (Coop’s Kitchen) — Recipes, Romantasy, and the Power of a Well-Oiled Book Club
- genredpodcast
- Jan 22
- 3 min read
This week on Genre’d: Off Book, we’re joined by our favorite comfort creator Morgan, aka Coop’s Kitchen. We talk recipes, reading origins, and why fantasy is the ultimate loophole genre because 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 Rivalry hockey brain rot, and Morgan’s genuinely iconic book club setup that 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 and how TikTok started as “Eras Tour research” and turned into a full recipe empire
Coop’s Kitchen lore, including the fact that Coop is a 13 year old golden retriever with a strict dinner and bedtime routine
The sisters spiral into hockey discourse and Heated Rivalry brain chemistry
Elyse confesses to reading multiple books at once like it is a competitive sport
Genre & vibes
Fantasy as the “everything genre” because it can deliver romance, thrillers, mystery, politics, and escapism in one place
Why fantasy gets dismissed as “weird” and why that is exactly the point
How unreal worlds can make real truths easier to digest
Tropes Morgan loves
Wealth and status vibes: gorgeous settings, luxury details, intricate outfits, and aspirational worlds
Enemies to lovers: tension, buildup, and the belief that love will win even if the situation is dire
Gateway books and where to start
The gateway that changed everything: Twilight
If you are new to fantasy and want an easier entry point: The Hunger Games
If you are 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, which continues to be the sisters’ favorite “I told you so” topic
What Morgan is reading right now
Nightbane (Lightlark sequel)
I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman, which Elyse calls 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, with the caveat that the Genre’d hosts have mixed feelings as the series continues.