Cozy Autumn Book Recommendations 🍁📚 (and favorite Fall movies, tea, puzzles & games)
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- čas přidán 8. 07. 2024
- Hello, friends!
Happy official first day of Autumn 🍁 Today marks the coziest season of the year and therefore, the best reading period of the year (at least for me :). I really do believe that what we read becomes a part of us somehow, and as such, books are a wonderful way to transform our present moment-- whether it's bringing magic to our day with a witchy whimsy read or finding genuine comfort in a heartwarming read, maybe even a bit of adrenalin from a spooky read-- books have the power to transform our lives.
Join me as I share my favorite autumnal reads that help me to make the most of this season 📚 Also, in spirit of finding fun in the everyday, I've shared my favorite fall movies, teas, puzzles, games, etc.
Thank you so very much for being here ❤️
Big hugs,
Morgan
Books mentioned: 📚✨🍁
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Magic Lessons by Alice Hoffman
Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree
The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
Snow and Rose by Emily Winfield Martin
The Book Wanderers by Anna James
Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
The Magpie Society by Zoe Sugg & Amy McCulloch
A Poem for Every Day of Autumn edited by Allie Esiri
Mushrooms of Northwest North America by Helene M.E. Schalkwijk-Barendsen
Other Fall Fun:
Teas--
The Republic of Tea's Cardamom & Cinnamon tea
Carmién's Creamy Vanilla Rooibos
Trader Joe's Pumpkin Spice Rooibos
Celestial's Gingerbread Spice tea
Puzzles, Games & Crafts--
Ridley's Jigsaw Puzzle's 50-Must-Read-Books Bucketlist Puzzle
New York Puzzle Company's Harry Potter Three Broomsticks Puzzle
New York Puzzle Company's Emily Winfield Martin Mushroom Boy Puzzle
Sunshine Town Book Nook
Exit the Game: Enchanted Forest
Exit the Game: Nightfall Manor
Yarn Pumpkin Garland: designimprovised.com/2013/09/...
Movies--
When Harry Met Sally
You've Got Mail
Practical Magic
Bewitched (show and movie)
Matilda
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Paddington
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The Shady Hollow series is the coziest autumnal murder mystery series featuring woodland animals in a small cute village. I love it.
I loved that series! I need to read the 3rd one but I was surprised by how much I really enjoyed it.
Love those books!
Its really sweet! I think you would enjoy Susan Wittig Albert books about Beatrix Potter, have you read them? The animals are a delight. Thry act more like real animals but they talk and have tea parties 🥰 and the story about Beatrix Potter and her solvng mysteries is really good snd sweet!
I loooove it!!!
I binged read all three
books. Where is the next one?
I hope you step on the crunchiest of leaves today! Happy Autumn!!❤
I love this : ) Happy Autumn friend!!❤
The Robin Hobb Farseer series feels very autumnal as it is full of cosy cottages, castle fireplaces and rides on horseback.There’s a fair amount of menace too in run up to Halloween, and of course lots of magic.
Omgosh I LOVE Robin Hobb, I'm up to Ship of Magic and I swear, I'm a crying mess reading every book so far. She's an absolutely phenomenal author. She's working on a new book trilogy that will continue after Fitz and the Fool Trilogy.
Wait until you get up to the last three books! The tension is unreal. Is she really writing more?@@kaiju_k5042
Absolutely agree! Hobb is hands down my favourite author her characters are on a whole other level
I'm reading Ship of Magic now. "Everyone" seems to like Ship of Magic better then The Farseer Trilogy but im not sure I agree. I love Fitz 🥰🥰
@@MatildaTheBookDragon I just started so can't say much about Ship yet but nothing will ever replace my love for Nighteyes from the first trilogy :)
I hope you realize what an incredibly positive influence you are in this world. This video is a virtual hug ❤. Many people start to get the winter blues as the days get darker, and I hope everyone who is starting to feel down, comes straight here for a list of things to lift their spirits. 🍁🍂🍁🍂
This is a really really kind, heartfelt comment. You are like sunshine warmth in the dark days-- thank you for sharing your light here, friend! ☀️
i couldn't agree more ❤
One thing I love about autumn is watching your videos. They have seriously became part of my relaxing routine of the week/month🤎
Thank you so much, friend 🤎
Paddington has my whole heart. I've loved him since I was a kid. The films are so well done, and the humour in it takes you by surprise.
This Vlog feels like the core of you Morgan, happy, cozy and real ♥️
My poem I just wrote today for this month, I know some may say it does not rhyme, but here goes! "There you were, The fox we knew was somewhere - because my greyhound told me so! So suddenly - you raced across the road, right in front of us, then disappeared into the hedge, as if you were never there. Such a beautiful big fox, with busy tail - how lucky we were to watch you pass - as Autumn waved her magic wand." Hope you liked it? xxx
@@hestiaharbington6122 Thank you - I also do write rhyming poetry, and am inspired by the wonderful nature that is all around me here in West Devon, England.
You're such a warm friend Morgan. Even though we don't have autumn here in the Philippines I can really feel it by just watching your videos so, Thank you! 🧡🍂🍁
Your Autumnal Read With Me is my go-to autumn thing. I've watched (or listened to) it for dozens of times - working, reading, just needing a bit of coziness. I originally found your channel three years ago during a time when I was burnt out and on sick leave from work, and your videos and that Read With Me specifically were a huge comfort. 🧡
I always wait to watch your videos until I have time to snuggle up with a coffee and truly appreciate it. Your videos always put me in a good mood and help remind me to enjoy the little things 😊
This video truly felt like we were having a one on one conversation about our favorite things and I absolutely love! Yay for fall! ❤
It is coming into spring here, so I'm going to flick back and rewatch some of your springtime videos. Enjoy your cosy time
Love, love, LOVE this!!! 😍 I have been sooooooo ready for fall and this video was the perfect way to kick off the season. 💛🍁🤎🍂🧡 Spent last week in Lincoln City and was so excited to see the fall colors popping out on the way home through Portland. Hasn’t quite started in Pendleton yet, but it’s getting close! 🥰 It was two years ago in the fall that I discovered your videos and joined your Patreon and I just can’t tell you how much joy and comfort you have brought to my life since then. Thank you for all the light you are putting out into the world!!! We need more sunbeams like you. Fabulous fall blessings to you sweet friend!! 🌞🍁❤️
Glad you're back, I always trust your recommendations!
Thank you for yet a new amazing video. Thanks to you I feel like a dad who could join my child in activities that were never possible due to cancer. I’ve never been able to have children and it saddens me deeply.
Your videos give me time to dream of moments with my daughter (I imagine I would have had one if my life had taken another route). You have no idea how much your videos and stories warms my heart and make me feel deeply happy.
Thank you from a 57 old, none native English speaker, but a smiling one nevertheless 😊!
I love your autumnal videos and recommendations you make the Fall time extra special in my eyes!
Thank you Morgan and Happy Fall
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This video is so cozy!! Literally the most perfect video to start off the cozy fall season 🥺🫶🏻
Happy fall, Morgan! I hope you're enjoying the season!
Loved this Morgan. Autumn is my favourite season too and NOBODY captures the essence of it better than you 🍁🍂🧡
Darling Desi too :D
Didn't disappoint - another warm&cozy video! Really getting the Autumn vibes! Love your decorations🤗🍂🍁📚💙
When the coffee gets cold. You are going to love this book! All about coffee, love, and a little of magic in a Coffee shop.
I think your best friend Randi really is the autumn spirit embodied in a human.
I feel like I need to run straight away and get myself a cozy cup of tea. You are just adorable! Thank you for the heartwarming suggestions. I also enjoy watching Gilmore girls in the fall.
How kind of Irene to gift you a lovely cup of tea, and more importantly friendship😊
We wish you all the best, Morgan. May God bless you and your family.
Your recommendations are the best recommendations, thank you for them ❤
I can’t wait to rope my sisters into these activities. Happy Autumn Morgan, hope you’re well 💛✨
Happy Fall dearest Morgan 🤎🍁🤎🤎🍂🍂
This is such a wholesome video! I've been waiting for your next Autumn video patiently every day haha
Dear Morgan, thank you so much for keeping me company during some of my sleepless nights. Your videos, along with my favourite cup of tea, felt like a nice and warm hug. ❤🍁
Sending you very big hugs, friend ❤ I, myself, had a sleepless night last night and also sought comfort in my favorite CZcamsrs. I finally fell asleep at 5am. You are not alone!
I have Irregular Witches and Legends and Lattes out from the library literally right now! I am so so excited to read them.
Autumn with Morgan yesssss 🤩🍂🫖🍁🍄🌾🌻☕️
Love your videos! Such a cosy watch. Thank you 🙏🏻
For any cozy fantasy book fans that liked Legends and Lattes, I wanted to recommend my favorite read this year: A Rival Most Vial. It’s about two rival potion shop owners in a cozy town. 💜
Dear Morgan, Autumn is already such a magical season and you make it even better!! Thank you so much for the warmth and the joy you’re spreading here ❤🍁🦊 Very much looking forward to exploring all the recommandations that you gave!
Thank you for your warmth and joy, friend! I feel it and it helps me to create more ❤🍁🦊
@@MorganLong another thank you for recommending The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, it is such a delight and perfect for this season! Couldn’t be more in love with it ❤️📚☕️
Currently reading “the name of the wind”, and it’s been incredible so far. Great recommendations!
I just love your fairy lights, and autumn, decorations! And I have noticed many times, your odd shaped window, and I absolutely love it! It's so, so, cute!🧡🦋🎃
I’ve had a feeling that there might be a new video this week and I am so incredibly happy that there really is one. Seeing the little red dot pop up next to your profile picture makes me super happy every time. 🤩✨🍁 I am really grateful for the magical videos that you keep creating.
Happy autumn to everyone in the community! ☺️🌰🍄
Thank you so very much, Adrienn friend ❤️ Your comments are my favorite 🌰🍄✨🍁
Thank you 😊✨
Looking forward to video!🍁🍂🎃📚🤗
Cheers Friend! It is true - your videos (especially your autumnal ones) are something I look forward to and I squeal when I see that you've posted a new one ☺🤩
It’s great to be back! Happy almost fall, Morgan!❤
Happy almost fall, Ervin friend! ❤
So so so cozy!!!! Can’t wait to check out some of these books! 🤎
Hello I’m so glad you’re back! 💜
Thanks so much for the fall goodies! I am totally going to watch Paddington. I've never seen it. What a cute idea to get together with friends and have a fall garland making moment. Love it! I love both you and Randi and it does my heart good to know you both a friends!
For a young lady, I was thrilled to hear you recommend Bewitched. I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve watched those episodes! Grew up on them. Always thought my mom looked like Samantha. 😊
whenever I see Morgan post a new video, my dopamine levels rise ❣
This looks magical!!
Eee this was so cozy! Thanks for these recommendations ❤
Definitely want to pick up some of that cinnamon and clove tea!
You read my mind! I was looking for cozy books recommendation, I came to youtube to look for one of your old videos but that was even better ❤
Thank you for anotger great video, Morgan!
This was such a cozy and sweet video....filled me with warmth and positivity. Also, thanks for the game and hobby recommendations.🌟🌟🌟🍂🍁
I love the cozy hanging out with a friend vibe of this video! ☕️💕✨️🍂 I am so ready to cozy up with a book and some rooibos tea now!! Too bad its 70°+ here still.. 😅 but I can use my imagination to picture the rain! Thank you for the cozy comfort of your autumnal videos Mo! 🍁
3 of those books are on my list and two of those books I've already read. Great recommendations, really fall-ish. Nice variety, love these.
Was so happy to see a new video from you!
Love the pumpkin garland! Thanks for the idea 😊
I love your videos, they are so feel-good 🧡 you are just so kind and marvelous 😊
I’m so glad you brought up Alexandre Desplat! - I know his soundtracks from Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘Pinocchio’ (speaking of which, it is one of my all time favourite movies 🥹) - I highly recommend this one for a cozy, whimsical and absolutely heart warming watch (might shed a few tears in this one too ☺️✨)
Such a cozy video, thank you for the recommendations!
I never would have read Irregular Witches if you hadn’t recommended it. I loved it too!
When I was a kid visiting my grandparents, in the days before even cable TV, there was not a lot to do on rainy days. Trips to the library were the go to where I checked out nature books about birds and butterflies and flowers. I spent hours pouring over them, devouring the gorgeous pictures and learning as much as I could. Im not a mushroom eater and would never forage to eat them although I have friends who do, but I think they are fascinating and I think I’m going to look for that one for my coffee table.
Love love love this video, Morgan!
Thank you!!
I was so happy to see this video pop up, its the perfect end to a long work week 😅 I loved hearing all your recommendations for a cosy autumn. I'm more of a spring/summer girl but I still love all the cosy things lol One of my favourite cosy movies to watch is While You Were Sleeping, with Sandra Bullock in it. It's more of a winter movie but it's just one of those heart-warming love stories ❤
Mysteries my fav!📚
Just finished Legends & Lattes a couple days ago and thought it was so cute. Really looking forward to a book called The Cloisters about a woman who goes to work as a curator at The Met in nyc but finds herself at a gothic museum called the cloisters with a group of researchers who find an old tarot deck that may predict the future.
discovered your videos just now and I am loving it!
I think 2When Harry met Sally" is my favorite movie. I can not watch many other moves again, but this one, I can! I love doing puzzles, and my Mother, who passed many years ago now, always had a puzzle on the go at Christmas time. Thank you for this cozy Vlog Morgan, you really have got me in the mood for things comforting, even though I live alone with My black rescue greyhound Madge, I always like to make my home a cosey, welcoming place. I get the Christmas decorations out at the start of December, as it really cheers me up to be surrounded by pretty glittery things! xxx
17:41 this puzzle looks so cute!!
This whole video was so cozy! I felt like I was sitting down with a warm cup of apple cider, while watching the leaves fall :)
Thank you so so much for this video 🧡🧡 The best autumnal video ever!
Thank you so so much for appreciating my video, friend 🧡🧡
Magic lessons is the first book in the practical magic series I’d read, and it was also the first book that ever made me cry. It actually made me sob a few times. Maria was heartbroken and mistreated so many times, and at such young ages and I couldn’t handle it. I’ve never truly felt for a character the way I felt for Maria. The rules of magic was also heart wrenching to me, but I didn’t feel much for practical magic or the book of magic. All in all, it’s a series I seriously recommend.
Sending all the love Mo!! Merlin, Buffy, The Mists of Avalon film and book are what I'd recommend, wait any horror and Sarah Waters too! 🤭
Love the boww! I definitely agree with the reading sentiment, it brings things out of our brain, as do you I definitely think especially in autumn, you give so much b, sending you all the support and love this week xx
Always, sending you big hugs Ellie friend! xx
Buffy 🧛♂️ yes!
I ALWAYS look forward to your autumn content:))))
My recommendation is the House Witch by Delemhach. I read it last month and it was so cozy. Blazing fires, delicious comforting food, a familiar, and lots of laughs. I just got the second in the trilogy last week.
It sounds absolutely wonderful!
I just finished Legends and Lattes 20 mins ago and I loved it! Thanks for the lovely recommendations! 🍁🍂
❤📚❤️...ready for your cozy vibes!!
Another beautiful video! Such great recommendations! I have fallen in love with the Cinnamon Cardamon tea on your recommendation, Morgan. It's delicious!!! Thank you!
I have Shady Hollow and The Graveyard Book (for Sunbeams bookclub) on my list for this fall. Haven't read either of them, looking forward to both.
My top movies are Arsenic and Old Lace (with Cary Grant) and You've Got Mail. I'm adding Paddington to my list as a great rewatch this autumn.
Super excited 😃
I am so glad I found you! You are a bit of calm in a crazy world.
Thank you, friend! I'm glad you found your way here ✨
One of my favorite books I’ve read so far this year has been Phoebe’s Diary by artist Phoebe Wahl. It’s partially based on her high school diary, where she writes about her daily life during her sophomore year of high school-crushes, doing plays, and trying to make sense of the world. A very realistic portrayal of being a teen, and will make you nostalgic for 2006! And it’s all illustrated with her adorable art! 😍
Ahhh, that sounds amazing!!
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches was a wonderful book! I loved everything about it!! I was cheering for the girls the whole way through! I haven't read the other books, but I'm putting them on my list, especially Magic Lessons because I adore Alice Hoffman! I did read Practical Magic, which I thought was good (but yes, loved the movie more!). Of course, The Graveyard Book is first, because of the Book Club! I love when I see a new vlog from you, especially when it's a change in the seasons. Your Fall decorating makes your home look warm and cozy and very inviting. This is my favorite time of the year! 🍂🍂
Cozy children's series is Eva Evergreen Semi-Magival Witch. The first one was so cute and cozy and I'm excited to read the second one this season (I forget how many there are)
Very nice! Thank you Morgan. 🐿️🍁🦉🌻
The invisible life of Addie LaRue and the perks of being a wallflower are some autumn books I love
Omg yayyyy you’re back!!! Xxx
Morgan, listen, not enough people probably tell you this but I feel like I’ve watched you continue to get more gorgeous over time. That’s surface level and maybe it’s because we continue to know your heart but that’s not all of it. You’ve had a glow up sister and you’re gorgeous 😂😍😍
Thank you so so so much, Katie ❤️ On my birthday last year, I made the intention to embrace my girly-girl heart. Meaning that I would wear the clothes I wanted to wear and play with makeup and style my hair, etc. It's been so freeing and fun-- in a way, I've shed a shy-shell and am shining as I truly am! Thank you for recognizing the light and me and encouraging me to shine! YOU are a gorgeous human being ☀️
@@MorganLong love that so much 🥹🤍
I read the secret society of irregular witches last year with your book club on pateron and it is a favorite now! I loved it so much!!
I just discovered your channel, and I'm so glad I did! I've subscribed and I'll be watching your videos from now on.
There are so many great tea companies, in fact a couple of my favorite are Portland based - Smith Tea, Portland Tea Company (formerly Tea Chai Te), or Oregon based - Mountain Rose Herbs, Oregon Tea Traders. I highly recommend all of these companies. But I have to say some of my favorite autumn and winter based teas come from Adagio Tea Company. They have both an autumnal set of teas and a Spooky Halloween set of teas, as well as fan based tea blends, and I have never been disappointed in a single tea I've purchased from them. I also love Plum Deluxe teas, although I wish they'd ditch their plastic packages.
I’m so glad I noticed this!
I would also recommend the Eva Ibbotson witchy ghost novels! They were my favorite as a kid and feature gloomy England, crumbling castles, whimsical ghosts and witches, and such feel good vibes!
I am soo happy yo hear that Pratical Magic is a brutal book and the film is way better ! Because I sincerely agree as well. I specifically remember a passage with the 13 years old girl and her hearing the thoughts of a man and it was not pleasant at all...
I read it a few years ago and sincerely did get along with it, and I thought maybe because I was French, I was missing to understand something in it. But before reading the book, I also got Magic Lessons but haven't even tried reading it as I thought that I would it be the same. So hearing you say that the first book is better and the second book is in no way representative of the trilogy is a relief !
Thank you for your recommendations. It certainly helps get into the mood, and it has been a pleasure for the past two years to savour your autumnal videos 🍂🧡🍂
Loving Autumn by Emily Winter is a beautiful book of poetry full of autumn illustrations.
Thank you for your inspiring videos. Can’t wait to get cozy and craft! 💕
I am on my way home after a long and tiresome day. Now, I look forward to winding down with your video and a cosy blanket. Thanks!
Sending you all sorts of coziness and contentment, friend!
🤎🌻The way you describe books is whimsical 📚📚
Hi I'm new to your channel, just came across your channel. Love watching seasons movies too. Love fall vibes too. Favorite is summer, spring then fall then winter.
I look forward to all your videos! I am going to buy Book Wanderers today! Sending you a big hug, autumn sister! 🤗
Nora roberts dark witch trilogy and her born in fire trilogy are some of my fav fall reads each year 🍁🍁💜
I love those too
I have read The Witch Haven and am now on The Witch Hunt. They are great fall books!!
The Red Rising trilogy was a "it got me through a horrible sickness" story for me - it will always be special to me for that reason. I love that The Name of the Wind was that for you 🥰
Yes! We share this experience! I'm excited to read Red Rising.
A wonderful video as always ❤ Here's the ultimate fall book recommendation: I just love, love the Flavia de Luce book series by Alan Bradley! It has become a wonderful read to look forward to each autumn! This year I finished the last one that has been published - I guess I'll have to start rereading the whole series from now on if I want that special cozy feeling of those books 😂 Happy Autumn, dearest Morgan! 🍁
Morgan you’re getting so close to 100K!!