BOOK SHOPPING & TIME WITH FRIENDS || A Hygge Weekend Vlog

Hello, dear friends!!
Wherever you are, I hope that you are well and in a warm, cozy place ✨
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been spreading alarmingly fast around the world and as a precaution, many businesses in Portland are having their employees work from home and are encouraging everyone to stay indoors. The company I'm working for is one such business; so for the time being, we're all working from home and I'm, therefore, preparing for a week (or two?) indoors ☕️📚 I'm going to try to make the most of the situation! This will involve lots of yummy tea, inspiring music, alllll the fuzzy socks, and many candles.
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch my videos-- I'm so very glad you're a part of this lovely community we're all building together ✨
BIG hugs,
Mo
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[@nkfbrx]

So I have just come across your channel last week and have been making my way through all your videos and they are soothing my soul right now. I live in London, where bookshops are open but I still don't feel safe casually going to them as all the magical elements of bookshops like browsing aimlessly and flicking through pages for hours is just not possible at the moment due to the pandemic. So watching these bookshop vlogs have been an absolute joy, although they make me even more desperate for things to go back to normal. I swear I'm going to spend a whole day in Foyles (a big bookshop in London) when all of this is over!

[@MorganLong]

I'm so glad you've found your way here, Niki! It's about the same situation here in Oregon. I want to get lost in Powell's so badly but it's not safe at the moment. When it is safe again, I think I'll do a readathon in a bookstore with lots of tea & snacks✨

[@MyCozyLife-Lisa]

I’ve been slowly and methodically watching all of your videos in reverse order. I realized I haven’t been signed into my account until this one: I’ll go back through them all and like them. Thank you so so much for creating such a cozy and comforting corner of the internet😊

[@ciarascorner]

As someone from Yorkshire, I can highly recommend visiting the moors in summertime, although they do have an equal but very different kind of beauty in the winter too!

[@MorganLong]

You've confirmed it!! I absolutely must visit, and I will! Thank you 😊

[@lilyturney1346]

Ciara Foster definitely, I live near Whitby and the moors there are just magical in the winter 🙂

[@srichey444]

Precious Morgan. New Subbie who is devouring your lovely vlogs slowly from the beginning, so I can truly appreciate all the hard work you have obviously put into each one. There is one word to describe the vlogs Ive seen so far...Enchanting. I need someone who has a passion for books, tea, cozy sweaters, and precious dogs, and I found all that in you. Thank you for sharing your life with us my Precious girl. (I'm 42, African American, and live in SC...but it goes to show that we are not all so different from each other & God is a wonderful Architect who brings people together in unique ways.) Never let anything or anyone steal your beautiful Spirit & Smile Sweet girl. 💕🙏🏽📚🫖☕ 📖 👓 🌝

[@landonthings]

I can’t wait to watch the whole thing through on my lunch break, Mo 🙌🏼💛

[@landonthings]

Update: I watched it and loved it Mo! My personal favorite parts included your tea tour through the garden and shopping for books at Powell’s but I am biased haha!

[@MorganLong]

Thank you oh so very very very much for always being so supportive, Lan!! You're my favorite part about this vlog 🤪🙊☺️

[@martinanilsson9268]

Please never stop posting KZbin videos.. I just found your channel and I'm so overwhelmingly enchanted I started to cry of all the beauty and joy of all the books 😍 (I'm an HSP) but yeah, wish I could have found your channel sooner but I have now and I'm really happy about it, especially in this stupid pandemic.. also stay safe!

[@MorganLong]

I'm so glad you've found your way here, Martina! Stay safe 💕

[@andreeastiopu1831]

I just love to see all your videos! I am trying to go through al of them! You are such a lovely person! ❤️

[@afafnj]

I literally played this while painting thanks for giving me a company 💛💛

[@MorganLong]

So happy to have been your painting buddy today! ✨

[@kyleybremer8324]

I haven’t watched this yet, but I am oh so excited!! It is a dark and rainy morning and I’m having a little readathon for myself to finish some books I’m currently reading! I cannot wait to watch this video... they always make me feel so warm and fuzzy inside❤️

[@MorganLong]

Hehehe, I love your excitement Kyley!! I hope your readathon went well and that you loved the books you finished up! Thank you so much for commenting even before you watched my video ❤️

[@gabihull7973]

I can’t wait to travel to the PNW 💕 I also really loved an enchantment of ravens. The world building was lovely and I would happily travel to some of those lands 😍

[@gabihull7973]

I couldn’t agree more with your review of the starless sea. She is an incredible writer but I did walk away from this read feeling a bit dissatisfied

[@MorganLong]

That's so good to hear about An Enchantment of Ravens! I am really excited to read it and am now even more so because we share similar opinions about the Starless Sea. So glad you're going to get to experience the PNW!! 💕

[@Meg_intheclouds]

This is my first video of yours that I watched. It matches my aesthetic perfectly and really make feel motivated to study and read which is something I find hard to do. So thank you so much :D. Keep up the good work, your channel is so criminally underrated!

[@bluehibiscus14]

Your videos help me to breathe again 😌💚💙 thank you for sharing your lives with us!

[@elliehamilton8285]

Aww I live for these vlogs! ♥️Love the way you talk about books and their meanings 😫📖♥️

[@MorganLong]

Thank you so much, Ellie!! I was super self conscious to be sharing opinions about books so your your positivity is extra felt! ♥️

[@CranesComics]

Your videos are so calming and relaxing. I envy your life and how well it flows i always feel like I get stressed and I can watch one of your videos and it helps me breathe. Thank you so much for sharing your life with everyone. Stay safe and happy reading.

[@MorganLong]

I'm so very glad my videos are a comfort to you ☀️

[@sjthorn]

Perhaps I enjoy your videos so much because I too am a Hufflepuff. Whatever the case, you have a lifetime fan here. Love how Mr. Roo just steals every scene he's in. I had the same problem with The Night Circus. I am madly in love with Erin Morgenstern's writing, but after so long I get so frustrated because I just want more resolution lol.

[@MorganLong]

Woohoo for Hufflepuff and my new Hufflepuff friend!! RoO thanks you for your flattery 🐾 And YES, you understand exactly what I'm trying to say about the Starless Sea. Hugs

[@infjkelly9366]

You video always make me relax 😊thanks have a wonderful weekend and stay safe

[@MorganLong]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and appreciate my videos, Kelly 🤗

[@SizeeEylin]

Such beautiful and cozy vlog, just what I needed right now! I wish you happy reading and a wonderful and joyful day! ❤

[@MorganLong]

Thank you so very much, Sofia ❤

[@april-janerowan]

Loved the reading update at the end of this. Would love to see you do more of those :)

[@MorganLong]

Thank you very much!! I've been nervous to share my opinions about books on here, but this review has been really well received. I appreciate your feedback 😊

[@margaritarivera9143]

love your videos , very relaxing .....

[@wanderlustrhiannon]

this was such a lovely way to start my day:) absolutely love the vibe and aesthetic of your videos, brings so much peace to my day! also i plan on visiting portland in october so i can’t wait to check out some of the beautiful and cool places you’ve posted about in vlogs!😍

[@MorganLong]

Ahhh, I'm so excited for you to visit Portland in October-- Fall should be fully upon us then and it's BEAUTIFUL. Thank you for taking the time to sit and enjoy my videos, I'm so happy you're here 🤗

[@wanderlustrhiannon]

Morgan Long i cannot wait!! and of course! so incredibly happy i found your channel😊

[@MorganLong]

@@wanderlustrhiannon 🍁🦊🍂☕️

[@crazymusiclover30]

Found your channel a few days ago and I’m really loving your content and videos. Your videos are calming and helps me in wanting to be more calm with how I approach my daily life. Stay safe, dear.

[@pastorytime2683]

Gorgeous video as per usual!!! Wuthering Heights (and heathcliffe) is the worst. I feel listening to the Kate Bush song is way better than reading the book. Xx Sian xx

[@MorganLong]

Thank you!!! Hahaha, I'll have to listen to the Kate Bush song now. 💕

[@virginiasainz-rasines217]

¡Felicitaciones Morgan! ¡Me encantan tus videos, son muy inspiradores y relajantes! Te escribo en español ya que he visto que estudias el idioma. Saludos desde Uruguay.

[@nab5356]

so happy you've uploaded! makes my day a whole lot better. i hope you and Landon have a great week! stay safe and take care always

[@MorganLong]

Thank you so very much, Nab!! Your comments always make my day better 💕

[@lunanuna1041]

At first I thought you were looking for the one that was in the best shape which is something I do but then I saw that prices varied! Now I know for next time I’m at Powell’s :)

[@MorganLong]

Yes!! I walked out of there with 2 books for $15 when normally just one of them would have been $16-- I love Powell's for that📚

[@bookishtopics]

You're so sweet 💖Also, I really like that leaf collage on your wall 🍁🍂 Did you make it yourself? It's very beautiful.

[@MorganLong]

Thank you so much!! And yes, I did indeed make the leaf collage on my wall-- it's all the leaves I collected my very first Fall in Portland 🍁 I collected 10x more leaves this past Fall and will be making similar collages to sell. The leaves are just about ready ✨

[@bookishtopics]

@@MorganLong such a good idea :) and it looks very beautiful :) I think I will follow your example and make one myself next fall :) I hope you are having a beautiful day :)

[@MorganLong]

​@@bookishtopics Thank you!! It snowed in Portland today, which hardly ever happens-- so yes, it's been s super beautiful day!

[@harshharchandani4593]

Thanks Morgan for making such a nice book shopping vlog

[@MorganLong]

Thank you so much for watching! 🤗

[@harshharchandani4593]

Welcome and keep making such vlogs

[@heidepadilla-reynes2463]

There's something so relaxing about watching your videos. :)

[@ambbbbrrrr]

The Great Alone was so good ! I read that last month and I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on it. As always a great and lovely cozy vlog 💕

[@MorganLong]

I'm 50 pages into the Great Alone and am LOVING it!! This one will be a quick read for me, I can tell. Thank you so much, Amber 💕

[@kimberlykimberly6277]

You really need more sub you’re work is amazing

[@mariiasanz7360]

Love your work

[@MorganLong]

Thank you so much 😊

[@moniquewhite5972]

You are so chilled and beautiful to watch. I feel so relaxed after your videos

[@MorganLong]

Thank you so very much, Monique

[@ReadingKeepsRealityAway]

I have just discovered your KZbin page and I love it. I’d love a powells bookstore in the uk. I’d save on the discounted books

[@cherrysubmarine]

Lovely video as usual. I'm jealous of how you can find cheap books at your local library. The library here in my town only sells books at a high price so I end up buying at amazon and losing the shopping experience

[@MorganLong]

Thank you!! Yes, Powell's has forever changed my book budget. I now consider anything above $15 to be entirely ridiculous! I hope a local bookshop magically opens down the street from you ✨

[@destiny6570]

I love how “Miroirs: III. Une Barque sur l’Océan” was playing during the talk-through for the books you read in the month of February :)

[@neathenerd]

Been waiting for a new vlog from you!!💕

[@MorganLong]

Thank you for being excited for a new vlog 💕

[@Poushali865]

Just came across your beautiful channel yesterday and found it so nice.your videos have a calming effect.it soothes nerves.love from India..

[@lelolitsch]

helloooo!! yay a new weekend vlog! i was so happy to see that you enjoyed the starless sea! the night circus by morgenstern is also just as whimsical :) i am excited to see what you think of an enchantment of ravens, i read it and found the writing so good but the plot was lacking so 3.5 stars from me! an ember in the ashes is one of my fav fantasy series and the last book in the quartet comes out later this year!! yay!! oh and i am reading a lot of mary oliver at the moment thanks to you! still in having exams but that lightens up my mood!

[@MorganLong]

Ahhh, I'm so glad you're loving Mary Oliver!! When will these exams ever be over?? Hopefully soon! I'm excited to read An Enchantment of Ravens and am now seriously considering The Night Circus. I will return for An Ember in the Ashes

[@adiahh6382]

I love your videos , the aesthetics are always amazing and when I watch your videos I don't want them to end and the music in the background is amazing !!! I would like to give you a book recommendation of the Miss peregrine's home for peculiar children , you should definitely read the series if you haven't , it's my absolute favourite book .

[@MorganLong]

Thank you so much Adiah! I absolutely love Children's Literature (it's my favorite) and I haven't read Miss Peregrine's School for Peculiar Children. I will give it a try! I've made a note on my recommendations list :)

[@Sarah-hr3gl]

I love the Brontes and everything gothic but I agree 100% with you on WH

[@MorganLong]

Thank you for this

An Ember in the Ashes is SO good! It's one of my favorite series. If you get a chance to read it, I highly recommend!

[@MorganLong]

I definitely plan on reading it!!

[@beena8527]

you're so gorgeous! i love this vlog. so calming 🌿

[@jilliealexander1322]

Hi Morgan! Just discovered your channel and I am IN LOVE. I adore the whimsical tone you have set and I am so happy to see a fellow hygge advocate. I am a self-proclaimed hygge enthusiast, and I firmly believe our nation needs a bit more of this Danish treasure. I was also thrilled to find your video about Blacksburg’s seasons! I am a senior in high school, and one of the top colleges is actually VT! Are you an alumni? Would you recommend? I am from Florida, so I don’t know too much about the area. Also, what music do you use in your videos? Thank you for taking the time to read this comment. I never comment on KZbin videos, but I couldn’t pass up your channel. :)

[@MorganLong]

Jillie Alexander Jillie Alexander Hi, Julie!! Ahhh I love that you’ve describe my channel as whimsical ✨ And I’m glad you share my affinity for Danish Culture! I was just thinking about seniors in high school this morning as they are currently/have applied to colleges and I’m hoping they (you) get to have their first semester as freshman on campus and NOT online. I am a Virginia Tech Alumni!! I LOVED my time there, I was even a tour guide. I know they over accepted students the last couple of years so living situations have been less than ideal. Winters can also be tough (especially coming from Florida) as it’s very very cold and windy! But BEAUTIFUL campus, lovely professors, and a generally kind student body! I hope you get into all of your dream colleges 🤗

[@MorganLong]

Also, I use a music licensing site called Artlist for my videos! Not all of the songs are on Spotify but I’m working on making a playlist with those I can find 😊

[@reganstevens5861]

Ugh your videos are so cozy!! I’m living for it. What is the song in the beginning?

[@Sophiebewildin]

When you were describing/reviewing Withering Heights, it made me think of a book that is a prequel to Brontë’s “Jane Eyre” called “Wide Sargasso Sea” by Jean Rhys. It’s another book that has beautiful writing but is also painful to read.

[@odessaa_]

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[@thaisokubaro4254]

I saw you reading your herbology book in the beginning of the video and I'm so happy that my copy of "The illustrated herbiary" just arrived \O/ I'll make lots of tea for different purposes now that I have this book to guide me Hahaha I'm probably gonna read Emma this month as well, because I plan to go to the movies with my friends to check out the new movie and there are some details of the story that I don't remember. And I'm curious about The starless sea, but at the same time when a book have so many interruptions in the middle of the story I tend to get less motivated or distracted. Currently, I'm reading Norwegian wood by Haruki Murakami and I'm in love with this book, I highlighted many parts, I can't put it down and I feel that it's gonna break my heart Haha and talking about japanese books and stuff, this week I watched the movie Perfect blue!!! Have you ever watched it? It's so mindblowing, and disturbing.

[@MorganLong]

Aaahhh, there are so many wonderful things in this comment!! 1. The Illustrated Herbiary sounds AMAZING! And you'll be making your own teas?? I've just begun to dabble in pine tea-- it's all I'm craving at the moment and living where I do, there is edible pine everywhere! 2. I've actually never read "Emma" and I'm sooo excited to have something new to me by Jane Austin. I hope we both love it and the movie adaptation. 3. I haven't read "The Norwegian Wood"! I've read, and thoroughly enjoyed, "Wild Sheep Chase" by Haruki Murakami-- is it part of a series? I thought maybe I had missed the first book or something because at times, I was very very confused. I loved studying Japanese culture while also reading the story though. 4. I haven't watched "Perfect Blue"-- I'm very intrigued though!

[@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564]

The largest book store I've ever been to was Haslams' in St. Petersburg, Fl. I'd like to visit Powells' some day. One of the nicest, coziest book stores I've been to, is The Highland Book Store, in Ft. William, Scotland. And, I never liked Wuthering Heights either.

[@MorganLong]

I haven't been to either of those bookstores, but they seem lovely! I hope you get to visit Powell's one day 📚

[@SingingMagick]

It's probably good I live in Eugene and not Portland because if I was anywhere near Powell's on a regular basis I would have SO MANY MORE BOOKS

[@almantinaa]

I wasn't the only one who disliked Wuthering Heights! Nothing bad to dislike a classic, I think. I didn't even see where's the love story that everyone loved so much. I just suffered all the way through the book and barely finished it.

[@carolinemarshall1669]

Hi Morgan! Thank you for the video! 🥰 I have two tea related questions. 1. Do you like to sweeten your tea? And 2. What is your favorite brand of tea?❤️🍵 P.S. I despise Heathcliff too!!!😂

[@MorganLong]

Hi, friend! Thank you for watching my video(s) and always sharing such positive comments 🤗 To answer your questions-- I don't typically sweeten my teas, though I have lately grown fond of adding oat milk and honey to any black teas I drink (which is rare). I mainly drink herbal teas! My favorite tea brand has always been Celestial Teas (I've even visited their tea house). I love how their tea is packaged in wax paper and I've yet to find a peppermint tea I like better than Celestials 🌿 (lol so many "teas" in this message) Also, boooo Heathcliff

[@chandramoore9342]

Your vlogs always put me in such a happy place! But I need to know... where do you get your leaf prints from? You have a couple larger ones above your desk and couch that I’m drooling over! Specifically the one above your couch. ❤️ stay safe girl!

[@MorganLong]

Chandra Moore Thank you so much, Chandra!! I’m actually flattered because I made the leaf “prints” myself!! They’re actually leaves that I’ve collected and pressed for many months. The one above my couch is made up of leaves from my very first autumn in Portland. I collected about 10x more leaves this past autumn and will be making and selling collages of varying sizes this year! They’ve almost finished their pressing period 🍁🍂🍃

[@AvaMcLoeriitho0o0]

I want to be your friend and spend cosy weekends with you and your friends at your place. Sorry if that’s weird haha 😅

[@MorganLong]

Not weird at all-- I have so often felt that way about the KZbinrs I watch on a daily basis and I'm flattered I can be that for you! Thanks friend 😊

[@louisity]

5:28 - Patron Saints of Nothing by Randy Ribay is something that I recommend for you to read. 📖👍😄

[@MorganLong]

louisity Thank you so much for your recommendation!! 📚😊

[@lmks9910]

do you like Haruki murakami's books?

[@debsllewelyn230]

I hated Wuthering Heights too... Heathcliffe is such a git.

[@stefanieteichert1687]

Dear Morgan, yes I am a fan of you and your videos. (Have watched all your videos of your entire KZbin channel ... oops 😊😊) Ha, Ha ... now you know my secret.😉 Monday An enchantment of Ravens will be published in Germany. It was already in post today, yeah, I'm really looking forward to it. I also pre-ordered The Starless Sea. Appears with us at the end of May. And of course I'm looking forward to that. Two books I'm pretty sure it's exactly my taste. My favorite genre is fantasy, love stories. Oh and yes, that's right ... it's an indescribably great feeling to be a mother of three such special little souls. You are my Everything . I met my husband when I was 18. He is my first great love and should also be my last. I am one of the happiest. I wish you the same . Happiness, love and contentment ... all the good things. Greetings Steffi 💞🦋🌻

[@MorganLong]

This is such a wonderful comment, Steffi-- thank you so so so very much!! I hope you end up loving the books you pre-ordered. We'll be reading An Enchantment of Ravens at the same time!! Hugs to you and your sweet family 💕💕💕

[@stefanieteichert1687]

It’s just wonderful. I am grateful that you answer me ... of course every time 🦋🌻. hug back

[@MorganLong]

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[@itsdeandraaa]

How did your bf like the tidying book?!!

[@landonthings]

BigDs Books I haven’t read it yet! I have three books that I’m enjoying right now and when I finish one I’ll start it. I have a finite attention span haha!

[@MorganLong]

Hahaha I'm excited for the Spring cleaning that will inevitable follow the reading of the Tidying book!

[@kwatson1994]

I can't remember if you have already read The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern but if you haven't its really good! It has the same immersive world experience as The Starless Sea as well as a wrapped up plot!

[@MorganLong]

I haven't read it but am definitely interested as I've heard so many good things about it! Did you find it borderline scary? I never quite felt afraid of the Starless Sea.

[@kwatson1994]

@@MorganLong No I was never afraid of it, it is more of a mysterious, cozy book with a magical element. I always reread it at least once a year. It is the perfect Fall read but I can read it whenever! I don't want to give away too much but her descriptions are just so good!

[@MorganLong]

@@kwatson1994 That's good to know-- I think I'll read it this October!! 🍁🦊🍂

[@marissapriestap6063]

Why are the books in Powell's all different prices? Have never been so I'm not sure how that works.

[@MorganLong]

The books that are cheaper are used-books. You can buy the books brand new at full-price or buy a used copy for less money. It's wonderful!

[@stefbaptista1023]

Another wonderful video, Morgan. 💛 I just want to be your best friend; I feel like we would have so much fun together. Be well. 😊 Your Gryffindor friend, Stef

[@MorganLong]

I already consider you a friend, Stef 🤗

[@stefbaptista1023]

Morgan Long this comment just made my day. 😭❤️

[@MorganLong]

@@stefbaptista1023 Awww, I'm so glad!!

[@flklrvrmr]

4:43 song?

[@MorganLong]

Edo by Dawn by Sounds of Nou-Wer (this is the title format it downloads as from Artlist)

[@mettewellerbakmikkelsen]

How do you know the expression “hygge”? 🥰

[@a.k8369]

So sad most people don't appreciate wuthering Height much, which is my favourite classic 😫 But it's ok everyone's different🙂nevertheless her writing is so poetic and surreal💕

[@MorganLong]

There are many things to appreciate about Wuthering Heights! Heathcliff just made me feel absolutely terrible. Thank you for watching 💕

[@happinesss2]

Thats exactly what I thought about Wuthering heights. The writing was beautiful but I hated everything about it. Im not a fan of any of the brontes sisters works tbh.

[@MorganLong]

It was so hard to get through!