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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

2026 : book no.117 BEFORE FHE STREETLIGHTS COME ON by Ashley Antoinette I should have saved this for the Christmas season. Great cast of characters combined with swooning love stories 4⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

2026 : book no.116 EXIT PARTY by Emily St. John Mandel So imaginative and unique 4.5⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

2026 : book no.115 BAD WORDS by Rioghnach Robinson I love this. So smart and insightful. Funny and sexy. 5⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

2026 : book no.114 TRAD WIFE by Sarah Langan I went in knowing nothing and this went all kinds of wonky. 3⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

2026 : book no.113 LIVE LAUGH LOVE by Kristin Kobes Du Mez After reading her JESUS AND JOHN WAYNE, I was not going to miss her newest book—focusing on the influence of white Christian women. Enlightening and courageous. 5⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

September 2026 : reading wrap-up September was a solidly good reading month with lots of really enjoyable reads. My favorites were : • MAZYWOOD • THE ROAD TO TENDER HEARTS • THE BIRDS OF OPPULENCE • THE MAD WIFE What were your favorite reads in September?

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

2026 : book no.112 MAZYWOOD by Tananarive Due Mazywood was a lot of fun—historical fiction combined with horror. Tananarive Due does it best. 5⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

2026 : book no.110 THE ROAD TO TENDER HEARTS by Annie Hartnett I adored this dark comedy—Quirky and Endearing. 5⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

2026 : book no.109 THE MOUNTAIN BETWEEN US by Charles Martin This would have been a DNF if it wasn’t set in the High Uinta Mountains of Utah. I grew up backpacking and horseback riding in the mountains so I was curious. This is terrible and didn’t get any better. 2⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

2026 : book no.108 CHERRY BABY by Rainbow Rowell I always like her writing style and I liked that this surprised me. 4⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

2026 : book no.107 BIRDS OF OPPULENCE by Crystal Wilkinson Beautiful and emotional writing. I love a generational novel and this is especially good at delving into the passions, torments and dreams of the characters. 5⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

2026 : book no.106 JAPANESE GOTHIC by Kylie Lee Baker Atmospheric and dark. Unique 4⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

2026 : book no.105 HELL BENT by Leigh Bardugo Finished just in time for DEAD BEAT. 4.5⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

2026 : book no.104 THE MAD WIFE by Meagan Church Horrifying and disturbing, this is an important novel 5⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

2026 : book no.103 THE REVELATION OF DIONNE DAPHNE by Mara Brock Akil Poignant and emotional journey. 4.5⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

2026 : book no.102 THE LOST DAUGHTER by Elena Ferrante Beautiful writing. I love a flawed character 4.5⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

August 2026 : Reading Wrap Up I read less than usual this month. I was busy trying to squish in the last bits of fun as the summer came to a close. I maybe was in a reading funk too. All the books I read were pretty good. What books did you love this month?

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

2026 : book no.101 BIG LITTLE TRUTHS by Liane Moriarty I read and reviewed an ARC of Big Little Lies back when my own kid was in kindergarten. I knew it was going to be a big hit. It was fun to reconnect with the characters now that their kids are teens. 4.5⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

2026 : book no.100 THE INTRIGUE by Silvia Moreno-Garcia I enjoy her storytelling and morally gray characters 4⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

2026 : book no.99 THE UNSELECTED JOURNALS OF EMMA M LION by Beth Brower It took too long for me to care and in the end I didn’t care enough to read the others. 3⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

2026 : book no.98 OUR PERFECT STORM by Carley Fortune Sweet friends to lovers romance. 4⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

2026 : book no.97 COOL MACHINE by Colson Whitehead Solid conclusion to the trilogy 4⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

2025 : book no.96 TAKE A HINT, DANI BROWN by Talia Hibbert I’ve had a bit of a reading slump so this was a cute, fun way to break through 4⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

2025 : book no.95 SHUGGIE BAIN by Douglas Stuart Emotional coming-of-age. It’s very sad. I didn’t like it as much as John of John 4⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

2026 : book no.94 JUST FOR THE SUMMER by Abby Jiminez Sweet romance with lots of family trauma. 4⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

July 2026 Reading Wrap-up I read more ebooks this month than usual. I was in a bit of a reading funk at the end of the month THE THINGS WE NEVER SAY by Elizabeth Strout was definitely my favorite. Other notable standouts: • THESE HEATHENS • DOLLY ALL THE TIME What was your favorite read in July?

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

2026 : book no.93 LADY TREMAINE by Rachel Hochauser I really enjoyed this fairy tale retelling—A sympathetic stepmother. 4.5⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

2026 : book no.92 DOLLY ALL THE TIME by Annabel Monaghan Charming and sweet—a great summer romcom 4.5⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

2026 : book no.91 WITH LOVE FROM HARLEM by ReShonda Tate Great historical fiction! I loved learning about Hazel Scott. I also watched several of her performances online and she was amazing! 4⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

2026 : book no.90 THE FOURSOME by Christina Baker Kline Fascinating historical fiction. Skilled story telling 4⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

2026 : book no.89 THE ASTRAL LIBRARY by Kate Quinn Eh. This was disappointing—heavy handed. I need to stop falling for the magic library subgenre. I def prefer her historical fiction 3⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

2026 : book no.88 THESE HEATHENS by Mia McKenzie Great historical fiction—all in one weekend 4.5⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

2026 : book no.87 OUTLANDER by Diana Gabaldon I’ve had a copy on my shelf for years. Finally decided to tackle the clunker while I’ve been sick. At times it was great and sometimes wild but definitely too long. I doubt I ever read the sequels 4⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

2026 : book no.86 THE THINGS WE NEVER SAY by Elizabeth Strout Sigh. So good, it made me cry 5⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

2026 : book no.85 SISTERS IN THE WIND by Angeline Boulley Important and thrilling 4.5⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

2026 : book no.84 THE CITY WE BECAME by N.K. Jemisin It’s not The Fifth Season but it’s super unique and a lot of fun. The audiobook narrator is also fabulous 4⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

2026 : book no.83 NINTH HOUSE by Leigh Bardugo It took me some time to get into this chunker but I liked it and will continue the series. 4⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

June 2026 Reading Wrap-up What a month! I really liked everything I read. WHISTLER was my favorite. What was your favorite book this month?

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

2026 : book no.82 MANSFIELD PARK by Jane Austen It’s about time I read this one. A fascinating cast of characters. 4⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

2026 : book no.81 A FAR-FLUNG LIFE by M.L. Stedman An emotional family epic with memorable characters. Tragic and hopeful. 5⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

2026 : book no.80 WHISTLER by Ann Patchett Sigh. And that’s why I always buy her books 5⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

2026 : book no.79 MY NAME IS ONA JUDGE by Suzette D. Harrison Fabulous historical fiction telling of the story of Ona Judge 4⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

2026 : book no.78 WE ALL WANT IMPOSSIBLE THINGS by Catherine Newman Devastatingly beautiful 4.5⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

2026 : book no.77 BURN DOWN MASTER’S HOUSE by Clay Cane Amazing and important story telling. I would recommend the physical over the audiobook 4.5⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

2026 : book no.76 ERNIE’S ARK by Monica Wood I’m already a big fan of Monica Wood and I’m enjoying her backlist. It’s so Maine. 4.5⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

2026 : book no.75 NIGHT OBJECTS by Eli Raphael Coming-of-age, boarding school, secret society—good storytelling 4⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

2026 : book no.75 THE HOUNDING by Kenobe Purvis I really liked this. Atmospheric and clever 4⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

2026 : book no.73 THE SELLOUT by Paul Beatty Brilliant satire but absolutely indescribable. I don’t think I can rate it.

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

2026 : book no.72 CROWN ME YOURS by Liv Zander Satisfactory. Quick read but it drags on a bit at the end 3.5⭐️

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Cindi B UT ➡️ NH ➡️ ME @utahmomslife.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

2026 : book no.71 JOHN BY JOHN by Douglas Stuart Wow! I loved this book 5⭐️

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