Emily Braunig, Author at Cozy Up Blog

Book Review of Spare by Prince Harry

February 7, 2023

Reading the book, Spare, by Prince Harry.

I’ll kick off my review of Spare by saying that I am not well versed in the British Royals. I am not educated in British history, I rarely open the tabloids, and I’ve never watched the Crown. So my take on this topic will be solely based on this book and from watching a couple episodes of the Netflix documentary. Which leads me to my next point. As I was reading Prince Harry’s book, I wondered if readers are getting the full story. With one side comes another. He said she said. After all, the royal family refuses to directly address anything with a splash of controversy. So I have no clue on the accuracy of this narrative. Nevertheless, I was on the edge of my seat the whole story through.

Halloween Movie List

September 30, 2022

My husband and I are big fans of Halloween. For the entire month of October (and I have to admit, most of September) we re-watch our favorite Halloween movies classics and horror flicks. In addition, we are tracking new ones set to release. When that first autumn leaf hits the ground, we break out the Oktoberfest, throw popcorn in the microwave, and head to our family room for scary movies and puppy snuggles. It’s a vibe I wish lasted all year round (after all, I love to cozy up!). With our movie list ever-growing, I’ve decided that my iPhone notes have gotten out of hand and that I better share it on my blog with all of you. Happy viewing!

Book Thoughts: Fire & Blood, The Giver of Stars, & more

July 19, 2022

Tis the season for laying out in the sun, a seltzer in one hand, and a book in the other. I don’t know about you but I’ve been soaking up plenty of Vitamin D and good stories this summer. With several more weeks left of the sun, I thought I’d share some book thoughts for those looking for their next beach read.

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Girls’ Trip to Italy

June 17, 2022

My mom, my sister, and I spent several years trying to go to Italy on a girls’ trip. The Covid pandemic certainly did not do us any favors. Growing up, my family traveled quite a bit around the United States and Mexico, but no further. Life and busy schedules can get in the way of traveling overseas. At the start of 2022, Covid restrictions began to lift and calendar openings aligned like stars in the sky. We jumped at the opportunity that we’d discussed for years. A week-long trip exploring the beauty, flavors, and culture of Italy.

Book Thoughts: Reminders of Him, The Heart’s Invisible Furies, & more

March 25, 2022

Spring is finally here (although not in Minnesota) and I’m sharing book thoughts on my top 5 favorites from this winter. I’ve also reviewed the biggest letdown that I read this year. During the snowy season, I chose a mixture of fantasy, historical fiction, contemporary fiction, and romance novels. I’ve been getting my thriller fix through audiobooks, which I find to be my favorite genre to listen to. Plus it’s the only genre I can get my husband to agree on for a car ride. I’m actually working on a future blog post titled, “The Best Thriller Audiobooks for Road Trips”, so stay tuned for that.

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