Book Shopping on a Rainy Night (Vlog) 📚❤️✨ (VLOGMAS DAY 8)

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[@Veganmylocsarereal17]

Morgan… okay everyone in my house is sitting around our Christmas tree watching your video 💕… and I have 2 teenagers who hardly ever leave their rooms🤷🏾‍♀️💕🥰 but they love You, Landon, and Roo

[@MorganLong]

So so so amazing! Love and hugs to you all ❤️

[@margaretr.4427]

How funny! I also have a teenager who came out from his room and said, “oh this is a vibe”! Must be the special combo of Morgan and Powells at night ❤

[@munajedski]

The bookstore is one of the best places to be in colder months. The epitome of cozy 📚❄💖

[@msellenandrea]

Neil Gaiman is actually donating his royalties from the new picture book to the United Nations High Commisioner for Refugees! What a wonderful man.

[@candacenagle505]

Thanks for letting us know this. I just purchased two copies to give as gifts and this makes it even more special.

[@SL-be8ws]

Thank you for making a space for people to connect at the end of each of these vlogs. It warms my heart to know that in the end, we are just people with more in common than not.😊

[@melaniek.7653]

Amy's message really made me tear up. I am a former elementary now middle school teacher and it is so hard on many days. But it is true ,for so many kids school is their safe place and for a lot of them christmas at home is nothing to look forward to. So I will grab my Percy Jackson book tomorrow morning, bring some christmas cookies and try to make their day a little bit brighter. Thank you so much for your wonderful Vlogmas, Morgan. It is such a joy to see the three of you everyday❤ Greetings from Germany 🎄

[@aimeewhitehead2639]

What a wonderful thing for you to do for your students ❤ I teach Ancient History so Percy Jackson is a winner! X

[@hannahcase3987]

That ending message as a student teacher was just the sweetest ❤

[@aimeewhitehead2639]

The first years are tough but you are doing SUCH a worthwhile job. Keep going and Merry Christmas. X

[@amyfrosty]

Gorgeous message from Amy, and so close to home being from Birmingham, UK. Merry Christmas Amy. Thank you for another beautiful and cosy vlog Morgan, nothing better than a book shop mooch especially on a rainy day. Xxx

[@aimeewhitehead2639]

Merry Christmas fellow Amy ❤

[@joleneharwood8493]

The snowman by Raymond Briggs is a big British core childhood thing. They illustrated a film for it in the 90s and it is beautiful if you can find a copy of it please watch it ❤️ Raymond passed away a couple of years ago. He was in his 80s but he was pretty much the core author for all us kids growing up in the 90s in the Uk. Father Christmas by Raymond Briggs is the actual best book ever ❤️🙌🙏

[@janmccann9471]

I grew up with the Snowman, every Christmas Eve on TV in the UK. So beautiful!

[@Mariak82]

I grew up with it as well and we had it on every Christmas eve. 💙❄⛄

[@jewelrolli_77]

The score is so nostalgic

[@JM_Rosebranch]

I live in an area with zero private bookstores, so I always just love when you share your trips to Powells ❤. Also! Paper cuts are the worst because they are such a betrayal! Here is this seemingly innocent paper you are trying to admire, and it literally stabs you in the back...or fingers 😂

[@NekoSaturn]

Bookshopping is such a cozy thing to do~ Thank you for taking us along with you :3 Happy book reading to you!

[@niinlotantapaista]

This was such a comfort watch for a book lover! It was fun to see which books you and Landon gravitated towards. Now I'm going to watch the whole thing again, pausing frame by frame to write down any titles that I'd love to check out! 😄

[@morganblair3053]

As a school teacher, it was SO nice to hear the voicemail that was left on this vlog. I definitely needed to hear it ❤️ Thanks for making such a safe space on here, Morgan. I love your videos and love seeing you so happy. Xoxo, from another Morgan (from MI)!

[@DreamerIsabella]

Morgan I just want to let you know how seeing you happy and with your face lit up by those wonderful illustrated books has lit up my inner child! I just turned 31 and only recently started reading illustrated books, children's stories and any book that warms my heart without age limit and seeing the same pure excitement in your eyes warmed my heart. Your vlogmas are always a warm blanket.. thank you ❤️

[@lifeaccordingtocynthia5657]

Hey sweet spirited one...I absolutely LOVE your new lip color and your lashes!! The phone message at the end of the video made me cry...I was a nanny for over ten years. Some of my little charges lived in very sad, dysfunctional households. I struggled to make Christmas special and happy for them. 🌲💕

[@aimeewhitehead2639]

I'm sure you were able to offer them consistency and stability amongst the chaos. Sending love and praying those little ones have grown up to be okay. X

[@kimberlyd6382]

Portland looks like such a magical city and Powell’s seems like a delightful experience. Great message at the end, I love that you are doing that again this year.!

[@lumestyle]

If you love the snowman book, you should watch it! It’s a beautiful musically led masterpiece!!

[@adrianacastro9123]

The Snowman is such a great movie! It’s very quick, maybe 20 minutes! It’s all music, no dialogue besides the narrator in the beginning. It’s my dad’s favorite movie and we watch it all Christmas season long. I highly recommend this!

[@LaurenTrainerrrrrr]

I’ve been absolutely loving all of your videos Morgan! The message at the end of this video was also so heartwarming and uplifting to hear as a first year teacher. 💕💕

[@aimeewhitehead2639]

Hope your first year is going well - it's a steep learning curve ❤ Merry Christmas. X

[@KristenMelissa]

Powells is such a magical, wonderful place!! 😍📚✨️💖 This message from Amy at the end truly warmed my heart. ❤

[@enchantedcatswiftie1258]

The snow man is something that I watch on tv every Christmas Eve it’s such a beautiful illustrated short film ✨✨❄️❄️❄️

[@pasemospagina8]

Thank you, Amy, for your message. I'm a teacher too and where I live (Argentina) we are finishing the school year right now. This will be my last week with my seventh graders, with whom I spent 3 years of their school life. I'm really sad right now because I love them with all my heart and can't move forward with them, so your message was really comforting. Thank you, Mo, for a magical video.

[@aimeewhitehead2639]

Oh goodness, it sounds like you have such a special bond- I imagine they will be heartbroken too. Hope you have a fantastic week. Change can be rubbish but you have given them such a safe, happy start for their next journey. X

[@helenjackson9917]

Morgan, have you seen ‘The Snowman’ animated television film based on the book? It is magical ⛄️ x

[@AB-gk5bg]

The Snowman is my favorite childhood xmas book! I always display it at Christmas.

[@lauramc0788]

The snowman is my absolute favourite Christmas film. I want to see it with a live orchestra.

[@Thecottagebookworm]

Every day is such a joy because of these vlogs, thank you for being honest and just loving s Ewing more of Landon and Roo. I cry at everyone especially the messages at the end 💜💜💜💜🌲🌲🌲💜💜💜🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@cjanney3592]

Kindergarten teacher here and I appreciated that ending message. ❤❤ This was a lovely video. 😊

[@nea6466]

Where I live, the film adaptation of The Snowman is broadcast on TV every Christmas eve, it's a tradition to watch it for me. The soundtrack to the film, "Walking in the air" composed by Howard Blake, is absolutely beautiful and always makes me cry. The film is also beautiful and makes me feel nostalgic. ☃ Thank you for your vlogmas videos Morgan, they bring joy and comfort ❤

[@candacenagle505]

Thanks to Amy for such a special heartfelt message...

[@aimeewhitehead2639]

Merry Christmas and sending love. X

[@victoria9663]

My kids watch these with me every single morning. My 7 year old just said "I wish we were friends with Morgan Long" 😂🥰🥰

[@MorganLong]

That makes me so happy!!

[@tawnyachristensen7310]

Some day I hope to spend a day in Powells! Loved this! Also I related to the "hazards of being a book nerd"...

[@sjthorn]

Because of your videos, it will be a life goal of mine to visit Portland just to visit Powell's. What a great bookstore to have a whole section just for Roo. The best thing about this move I keep talking about, is that when I finally get to my brother's - we have to stay with a family friend for a while first - I will be able to return to Chamblin's Bookmine, a huge treasure trove of a bookstore I have dearly missed.

[@the.ellemars]

We love a good book shopping vlog! The snowman is a beautiful short film with the most beautiful soundtrack too! My son, in particular, really loved it and still does.

[@violaineaudrey8841]

Thank you so much Morgan for this beautiful and cosy video and for sharing those touching messages from all over the world ❤️ and Oui pour Le petit Nicolas, j'ai adoré les lire quand j'étais petite 🤗

[@donnamonti2033]

I am enjoying your Vlogmas videos tremendously. The music, the books, you, Landon, and your sweet dog bring such a calm, cozy feeling. Bless you.

[@amyb1710]

Thank you, Morgan, for another lovely vlog. And from one Amy to another, who just happens to be staying in Birmingham this week🇬🇧. Thank you for such a lovely message. This yr has turned out to be a tough one with family illness and friends losing loved ones. Morgan's vlogs bring comfort to down days 💕

[@aimeewhitehead2639]

Merry Christmas to you too. I hope you're enjoying Birmingham (despite the wind and rain!). Sending love and strength for you and your family this year. X

[@jillychandler]

We LOVE The Snowman in England! It is on every Christmas, and I have the snow dog as a standing up Christmas statue, who is looking out of one of my upstairs bedroom windows, so anyone outside can see him when it is dark. He has white lights inside him, that are on a timer, and run by batteries - I LOVE him, with his socks on his ears! The music is so magical in the animated film too - highly recommended. So good to see you in your favorite book shop again, and it just makes me want to buy all the books you are looking at! Great video as always Morgan, thank you! Love from Jilly & Madge, the rescue greyhound, from a very wet and windy West Devon, England. xxx

[@covergirlbooks]

You simply must watch the animated film for The Snowman! It’s gorgeous, and the music is lovely as well. The scene where they fly through the air is unforgettable.

[@elainegallagher2949]

Hello Morgan, I'm 42 & I watch the snowman every Christmas eve. I have the DVD with David Bowie introducing it, his introduction is so magical. I was born a year before it was released. Xx

[@mariateresa6522]

The song at the beginning gave me goosebumps... so perfect. Morgan, thank you so much for doing daily vlogmas, I absolutely love it! 🥰

[@Fiona_Co]

What a nice calm night at Powell’s! I hardly ever to catch it when it’s so quiet there 🥰

[@lauraa1345]

I already had a feeling that there's gonna be a book shopping video coming soon and here it is! Thank you so much another very cozy vlog, Morgan! Powell's seems like such a magical place✨🤍

[@suzanneparvey4346]

Oh my fave bookshop in Portland. 🥰I was just there picking up a used book this week. Tell Landon he has a good eye because in all the years I have been going to Powells I have never noticed the old writing on the store beams. Morgan I absolutely love The Snowman. The book has such beautiful illustrations and I have the movie on dvd. A holiday favorite. 💜

[@lotteBA]

That end message 😭❤️

[@YourFriendAyana]

It’s so surreal seeing you there! My dear home, miss Powells. We used to live just a few blocks from there.

[@Musichowler]

Definitely watch The Snowman! Its indescribably beautiful and the music is so perfect! It will transport you!

[@chrissyjordan8190]

Such a cozy way to end my day. I've been looking forward to getting to watch this all day.

[@Belluser-we1uc5cb2l]

You make me want to go to a book store 📙. I used to go to Barnes & Noble by my house and they closed down. I remember it felt therapeutic hanging out there.

[@ameliaalsina8990]

Morgan, I always forget you are doing Vlogmas, but It's actually good, because when I go to YT everyday, when It's time to relax, and I see your new video, It's a surprise, a moment of joy and happiness. I stop, enjoy this feeling for a while, and then go watch it. Thank you!

[@victoriah.2083]

I also have no independent bookstores nearby. But- I am on a tree carcass ban anyway. I have K- bks. And Libby. But love watching you and Landon & the MONSIEUR (You wondrous RoO)!😂

[@jennyrajalingam5692]

Wonderful vlog Morgan and Landon and thank you Amy for your message. I especially love your message of ‘finding light in the darkness’.

[@arianetepa1644]

Hei Morgan, thank you so much for this Vlogmas. I watch the videos daily, they just have the best calming effect, which is awesome since I am having a rough time and nothing else helps to get my mind off 😅 also listening to strangers' left messages gives, as people already mentioned, a great feeling if connectedness - which is also rare in these days where everyone just seems to mind their own business. Thank you so much and I wish you a wonderful and joyful time! 🎄

[@aimeewhitehead2639]

Merry Christmas ❤

[@adriennsasvari4805]

Hi Morgan! Thank you for making all these heartwarming videos!! They are so uplifting. ...aanndddd horrayyyy for a bookish vlogmas episode :)

[@AngelLeosAdorkableUniverse]

I wanna go book shopping every time I see one of these videos!! So many books so little time. Your hair looks so pretty in this video. Love you and Landon, Merry Christmas!

[@jenniferdufresnedesigns]

IMSLP (International Music Score Library Project) is a wonderful source of public domain sheet music from composers of old! It's amazing that Powell's has an entire area dedicated to sheet music. I had no idea 🥰 It's so fun getting a peek inside Powell's! My dad spent his early adulthood living in Portland and has raved out Powell's for as long as I can remember. It's nice to "visit" the store with your vlogs and I hope to see it in person some day!

[@julesm9081]

The snowman is soooo good have you seen the film. ?? Xx I try to watch it every Christmas Eve xx 💓💖💓 so beautiful.

[@rebeccafarinash9308]

i love how much we're getting to see landon!!!! its so fun.

[@lovelifementoring5399]

What a beautiful message Amy. ❤ I love going to the bookshop with you both thank you ❤

[@aimeewhitehead2639]

Thank you- I can't believe my message made it on here. Merry Christmas ❤ X

[@jpinkpop792]

As dog lovers I highly recommended the sequel to the snowman (the snowman and the snowdog)as well

[@suburbansnowshite]

Oh that trilogy is incredible!!!!

[@quaintlychristine]

Bookshopping is therapy 100% Loved this! 🎄

[@elliehamilton8285]

I've literally just finished watching yesterday and this popped up!! Can't wait!!

[@janethansen9612]

A bookstore that sells sheet music...I haven't seen that in years. I do read sheet music, and play piano but it's really hard to find hard copy sheet music anywhere. How special to see this. Debussy is one of my favourites too.

[@evangeline3152]

Thank you for taking us to Powell’s. That store would be heaven on earth for me to visit. You two could give each other a book and a gift card for more as a special Christmas gift. The sweet dog reminds me of Bunny the talking dog.

[@emmihaimerl7988]

Powells vlogs always make me so happy and make me crave going to the book store too😊 a lovely video - as per usual! Sending lots of love!

[@wanderlustrhiannon]

your cozy powell’s vlogs are some of my favorite videos to watch🥰

[@sparksoflight5022]

Love your vlogmases!!! Brilliant job, Morgan!!! What a great sweater Landon wearing...It suits him so well! It reminds me somehow of Ireland!!! Merry Winter Season from Germany ❤

[@lylawilson9989]

This was so cozy and fun, you and Landon and Roo are the best, thank you so much for all the hard work you're putting into these videos

[@DanitaReynolds]

Powells! My favorite book store! It’s too easy to roam the stacks for hours.

[@sallystanbury2025]

Beautiful! I love Powells it’s so big isn’t it. Some great finds on this visit. Thank you for the book recommendations! You’re both amazing xx

[@victoriah.2083]

Jim Dale is so talented.😊

[@evajean7568]

thank you again for such a delightful video!! none of the bookstores in my area are really open past 6 so i yearn for nighttime book shopping constantly. also i was so so happy to see green glass house featured!! i’m reading it right now and just loving it so much 💞

[@biancahertog-vromen1924]

These are always my favorite videos to watch. I love all your cozy & heartwarming videos but especially the ones about books or book recommendations. I always take out new books I want to read and search Goodreads for blurps etc. I put myself on a book buying ban for 2024 because I have a huge pile of books I still need to read 😂 So thank you Morgan for always inspiring us ❤

[@mariemadera6338]

I just saw that part of the papercut. I'm so sooorryyy! I loathe them! They hurt and itch! Carry a small bottle of hand sanitizer to disinfect. I also use it at the grocery store to get the tip of my fingers humid in order to open those darn plastic bags for produce.

[@suburbansnowshite]

Oh and greenglass house is incredible too! We love the same middle grade novels!

[@brendaamos4523]

It's hard to believe that I was in Portland and saw Powell's but didn't go in. Your great Aunt Carole was with me and sadly she's a proud non reader. 😮 I would not have wanted to leave. My town just got an independent bookstore last year and it's in an old storefront so it is nothing short of magical! I'm interested in looking into your picks. Thank you for the trip to the bookstore and just for another day of Vlogmas!

[@karenholbert609]

Oh, Aunt Carole…too busy beating the younger guys play tennis!!

[@brendaamos4523]

@@karenholbert609 this is true. She only played racquetball with the men and I think she left them crying! 🤣. Keith only played her once. She beat him like a drum. 🤣

[@erinperrino5374]

Powels is great! Glad that you found some nice things 😊

[@xusblasco5563]

Comforting, joyful, magical ❤❤❤Thanks so much, guys 💫

[@floritagar90]

This video warmed my heart! ❤

[@julie8727]

I read Como agua para chocolate in Spanish too and it was amazing! I re read it in English and really loved the translation ❤ Also you made me want to read more of Jane Austen’s work! Thank you Mo for these daylight highlights ❤

[@manna1864]

no way! i litterally am in the middle of the book "How Do You Live" and you picked it up too!

[@mousumeenath4922]

Powell's seems so magical. I feel so happy everytime I get to 'visit' it through you, Mo. I wonder which holiday romance did you get, though! 😊

[@tamelinbrown6114]

Ahhhhh … I love Powell’s so much! Any time I’ve been there in recent years I always hope I’ll run into you. 😂😁 That would be so exciting! Definitely time for another visit. ❤️📚😃 Sorry about your paper cut. Ouch! As a teacher for many years I’ve definitely had more than my share of those. They are NOT fun! 😝 Ohmygosh, I am craving a bookstore visit now. Thoroughly enjoyed this vicarious one, though! Thank you & Happy Cozy Reading!! ❤️📚❤️

[@tamelinbrown6114]

Just realized you didn’t use your cute intro on this one. 😢

[@julie8727]

Also yesss Le Petit Nicolas, really big in France ❤

[@reishisoul4922]

This vlog was soooo cozy 🥰🎄

[@elliehamilton8285]

So happy to see you talk books again! That first shot was so nostalgic of your first big Powell's Vlog 🥰😭 I've got Isabelle Allende high on my priority! I really want to get Sense And Sensibility ah Thrift shores maybe you could film if on a ban in the future? I'd love to see more of what you've read this year! Aww do I re read Little Women? Me and my friends always take those mirror picss Sending all the love to you guys 😘

[@Grow_YouTube_Views_93]

Your content is always so engaging, thank you for the effort you put in.

[@ginaferracini9375]

Ouch! Paper cuts i know how that feels. What a beautiful book shop (store as you call it) wish i had a book shelf that half covered my wall filled with books love the piano ❤ 🎹🎶lovely phone call at the end ..Merry Christmas Amy🌲🌟

[@aimeewhitehead2639]

Merry Christmas Gina ❤

[@Lillyjoy]

I’m curious what you’ve been reading recently! I hope you make a video on that soon ❤

[@CharlotteTaylorr]

you don't know The Snowman there? It's a Christmas staple in the UK! You should read the book or watch the movie adaptation! It's magic

[@reganstandlick7520]

Adding The Emerald Atlas to my want to read list.

[@ireneschoonwinkel8738]

I really loved this video. It felt so slow paced and peaceful (similar to the previous one), which I'm enjoying a lot. This time of year, we tend to fall into a fast pace of getting things ready for Christmas, etc. and it can be tiring. So thank you, Morgan, for giving us something that's comforting and calm. I haven't done a Jane Austen quiz before, but I think I would be an Eleanor or Fanny Price😅. I think it is magical that you can read sheet music - it's like understanding another language. I sang in a choir for years as a second Alto, but I had to memorise the parts because I couldn't read the music 😅. Did you also sing in a choir? Hope you guys are keeping well. 😊

[@brieannaolder992]

Morgan! Your hair is so beautiful! Love the outfit too!

[@julesm9081]

Aww Mo I’m so sorry about your paper cut I do hope you’re ok XX 💖💜

[@dodgerkat]

Someday I would love to go to Powell’s. It looks amazing! Give yourself a treat and watch the animated version of The Snowman also. As a former Kindergarten teacher, I used to watch this every year with my class. They were always amazed that it had no words! And the music!!! Oh, I was so happy when you discovered that book. ❤

[@brendagarnder9758]

WOW THIS IS PRETTY COOL GETTING MORGAN 2 TIMES IN ONE DAY! I'M LOVIN' THIS MAKING MY DAY! MY FAVORITE PLACE GETTING LOST AMONG ALL THEM BOOKS 📚😂

[@Jenn_Garrison0505]

Another vlogmas video. Sweet

[@gemalorette7599]

Gracias por tus vídeos son preciosos!!. I see you from Spain and I love all the things and moments that you share. My best wishes!❤

[@khadiisam26]

Omg you should read six of crows!! It's my fav book of all time and I re-read it every year ❤

[@wangxiao2019]

I love these kinds of vlogs so much

[@julesm9081]

Thank you so much mo! I love your videos ! X