THE BEST BOOKS I READ IN 2020 (aka books that made me Sad™ lol) 💔😭 My top 10 favorites of the year

[@frankundercoverdragon6288]

The lesson we've learned today is that in order for a book to be a favorite of Cindy's it must have drama or trauma

[@withcindy]

WHY NOT BOTH

[@bookwormsensation8024]

Is your pfp the 7 very nice btw

[@frankundercoverdragon6288]

@@bookwormsensation8024 why yes it is thank you!

[@snakearekat2634]

@@frankundercoverdragon6288 I don't get your profile name tho lol

[@frankundercoverdragon6288]

@@snakearekat2634 I just think dragons are cool

[@giovannirafael5351]

"I have hemorrhoids right now". The level of intimacy is disturbing.

[@withcindy]

I thought we were close 🥺

[@swoobatfan6606]

Reminds me of that one vine "I can't sit anywhere! I have 🌟HEMORRHOIDS🌟" **music starts playing**

[@LyionOfRoses]

@@swoobatfan6606 that vine still makes me laugh every time and i still quote it irl

[@hiigghhggg9150]

@@swoobatfan6606 “ACTUALLY Megan”

[@jasminebell148]

the best part of 2020 was discovering Cindy’s channel😌

[@jkolade9362]

Facts bro

[@TheChaoticAsexual]

RETWEET

[@natalialily1221]

Tea

[@trashpanda12300]

Yes!

[@up2date918]

SAME!

[@cordeliajackson8615]

T-the best b-book I’ve r-read in 2020 is m-my Engineering T-textbook. My professor definitely isn’t holding a gun to my head because he wrote the textbook.

[@withcindy]

NOOOOOOOO

[@princepeterwolf]

This is hands down one of my favorite comments on KZbin

[@muskaan3711]

LMAO i hope you're okay tho

[@chikannnn]

IM DONE

[@makediamondsdull5555]

BYEEEEE-

[@epifora8407]

honestly, you're the only booktuber that motivates me to actually READ books instead of just buying them and stacking them on my shelves

[@withcindy]

Aww I'm glad!! 🥺

[@booksydaisy7698]

Yesss!!! Her and kat from paperbackdreams are best in my opinion

[@AridetothemuseumFtknj]

@@withcindy cindy in her videos: swearing, vulgar, either cries or talk abt sex. (And im here for it) p Cindy replying to comment: the cutest and softest bean ever

[@idaswagbak8844]

@@booksydaisy7698 yesss!! the only two i still watch

[@sterlingh9930]

Yes!!! All of Instagram is just people showing off their shelves

[@rylandy241]

Cindy's trying to pretend that "Kissing the Coronavirus" wasn't the best book of 2020

[@withcindy]

It wouldn't be fair to the other books

[@humzahgilani3840]

I’m convinced everyone is secretly a masochist because we love getting our insides ripped out while reading books

[@kristiwalton5374]

don’t call me out like this 😭😭

[@withcindy]

and what about it???

[@afrahali3683]

Sigh the only book that made me cry this year is my physics textbook

[@withcindy]

Im so sorry 💔

[@TheChaoticAsexual]

*Cindy reading a variety of genres like romance, time travel, memoir, nonfiction* Me: wow, totally can relate *hides piles of fanfiction and comics*

[@withcindy]

Fanfiction will give u the RANGE as well

[@TheChaoticAsexual]

@@withcindy thank you for the validation

[@elizasnow9661]

@@mentallyunstable1926 do you listen to podcasts? Bc there are some podcasts with good ace rep/any ace rep

[@hannahseling1513]

@@mentallyunstable1926 Do you like batman? Or I guess you don't really need to be in the batman fandom to appreciate this one since it's a no cape AU. The fic's very well-written if a bit angsty (so if angst isn't your thing this fic probably won't be either). The main character is ace and I as a fellow ace-person felt seen. In general, I'd definitely recommend the bat-fandom (although none of the characters are canonically ace so you won't find rep in a lot of the fics). There's a general standard of quality in the fics, and the fandom is big enough that there's sufficient variety to suit most people's tastes. Here's the link: archiveofourown.org/works/20433530/chapters/48476960 The author themself is actually ace so. I know I'm not the person you asked but I hope this helps. Edit: I forgot to mention it, but massive trigger warnings for abuse and (non-graphic) non-con. All the triggering content is apropriately marked. But still.

[@hannahseling1513]

@@mentallyunstable1926 Glad I could be of service! If you have any fic or fandom recs, feel free to share also.

[@pupsie.s]

you thought 2020 was depressing? get ready for cindy's top 2020 book review.

[@withcindy]

It matches the mood of 2020

[@farahanshaik8860]

@@withcindy hey why wasn’t the seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo here?

[@mapotofu1841]

@@farahanshaik8860 She read it last year and I think it was in her best books of 2019!

[@mary-bq3lv]

alternative title: *cindy* *experiences* *the* *full* *range* *of* *human* *emotions* *for* *28* *minutes*

[@withcindy]

A rare feat

[@s.o.2628]

A list of sad books? Right before Christmas? Girl are you trying to make me cry during the holiday season? 🎅

[@withcindy]

Yes so that u can join me

[@tangles6517]

the best thing i've read 2020 is your essay on kissing the coronavirus

[@withcindy]

That is an honor, thank u

[@AridetothemuseumFtknj]

Ur pfp is so wholesome:,(

[@joekratman1872]

Sitting here patiently waiting for the Worst Books video so I can watch Cindy tear apart The Wives again

[@withcindy]

Ahh yes....

[@bedhairismybae5480]

i cant believe i only discovered cindy's channel in 2020. It feels like a decade, a year and just yesterday all at the same time which makes no sense.

[@withcindy]

it feels like centuries....

[@pencilonpaper1026]

ikr it feels like I've known this channel for years

[@scythe7823]

Imma try reading some of these even tho i can’t handle sad books because they remind me of Reality ™️. I like your clothes btw

[@withcindy]

It's ok to read lighthearted books too!!

[@chanelletime]

The painting in the background. Is this sapphic vibes!? CONFESS NOW 👀👀👀👀

[@ilikepineappleonpizza4257]

YASSS CHANELLE. You've unlocked her secrets.

[@withcindy]

What r u talking about? This is the painting u made of me when u came over my house remember?

[@killanelle]

"this is how you lose the time war" really said romeo and juliet but make it sapphic fantasy and i LOVE IT

[@maemae527]

Have you read it? It’s on my wishlist 😅

[@killanelle]

@@maemae527 i have!! it was excellent and definitely on my list of favorites for 2020!

[@maemae527]

@@killanelle thanks!!! I was nervous to get it just in case it wasn’t good, but there are a bunch of positive reviews!!! ❤️❤️ and yours really helps :-)

[@killanelle]

@@maemae527 i hope you end up liking it!!

[@lilaboxx]

It's on my list for next year, i hope I'll finally get around to reading it

[@alice-in-wonderland5900]

My Dark Vanessa made me a ✨ _wreck_ ✨ Like any sexual trauma books honestly... poor Vanessa was so in denial it broke my heart, I’m not kidding..

[@withcindy]

her denial ran as deep as a river jkldsajdasdskl

[@killanelle]

"know my name" is so good, it's one of the few books that has made me cry more than once and it's definitely my favorite nonfiction book

[@withcindy]

It's def my favorite too!! 🥺

[@mariapazgonzalezlesme]

Talking about books and eating food. That's what I call multitasking goals.

[@withcindy]

Tbh this is what my videos have slowly morphed into

[@killanelle]

god yes "this is how you lose the time war" is just..... so good i don't even know how to express it

[@withcindy]

The writing is IMPECCABLE

[@paromitaroy5861]

Me: *sees cindy wearing clothes that aren't 2 day old sweatshirts* I feel oddly betrayed

[@withcindy]

Don't worry I'm back on my BS

[@musicalnerd1024]

Know what, she should read The Cruel prince like to see her reaction to that book

[@withcindy]

I don't think I would like it LOL

[@chikannnn]

@@withcindy omg I don't think you would but give it a try for your lovely fans cindy dear

[@raianecristina8099]

@@withcindy More fairies, Cindy!!! You'll love it 😍

[@pranjalpatil3360]

@readwithcindy it has a lot of plot twists and the main character is badass

[@musicalnerd1024]

@@pranjalpatil3360 yeah

[@Strannik01]

In all seriousness, I like this format a lot. And, while rant videos are fun and all, I always welcome the positive videos, because, self-deprecation notwithstanding, our host brings a lot of thoughtfulness and fine grasp of nuance and theme to these.

[@withcindy]

Aww thanks 😊

[@Unknown-uk9he]

More crying i presume but hey, that’s just a theory, A GAME THEORY!

[@annabelecassarole8020]

Isn't more of a film theory becouse he sometimes does KZbin videos on that channel as well... but hey that's just a theory a FILM THEORY

[@Unknown-uk9he]

@@annabelecassarole8020 Ig but game theory is more iconic

[@annabelecassarole8020]

@@Unknown-uk9he true

[@withcindy]

I do love to cry

[@skyeoak3]

Thanks for watching

[@jayagc5723]

omg i just finished the vanishing half cause cindy recommended it and i don’t have words. i need to talk about this book with someone because wow i’m not okay. also jude is literally the best character omg

[@bleeples3040]

every time cindy makes a video about books and rates all of them, I prepare my ebook downloader so that I can download the books and prepare for pain. These are the necessary choices that I make

[@withcindy]

U must always prepare for pain when it comes to me

[@bleeples3040]

@@withcindy and thats how i like my booktubers, give me the angst

[@allie7944]

Honestly, you're my "go to" whenever I need book recommendations. I always trust your judgement. 😩

[@benw9364]

Agreed 👌

[@withcindy]

Aww thanks!

[@killanelle]

"there is nothing wrong with this book" really sums it up well

[@withcindy]

IT IS PERFECT

[@kawiismistake]

*Petition for Cindy to drop her skincare routine*

[@mysticpixie0838]

signed

[@harmonizing8627]

Signed

[@rachael4510]

S I G N E D

[@withcindy]

I literally just splash water on my face

[@booksydaisy7698]

@@withcindy not funtional beauty???

[@kawiismistake]

*do I cry while reading every single one of them?* *yes* *but does that mean they are all unique* *not necessarily* This is my life story summarized by my faerie Godmother

[@withcindy]

I'm ur faerie godmother with a big d like rhysand

[@cordeliajackson8615]

Yay. Thanks for providing me with dopamine today, Cindy. I’ve had a pretty shit day.

[@sophiecrophie7540]

I hope your day gets better! ✨💕✨

[@withcindy]

Hang in there!! I hope things get better soon 🙏

[@Maradrafts]

Sending all the good vibes, I hope things pick up soon!

[@luuuuux_]

Hope you feel better soon :)

[@guardianofthegalaxy2051]

I really thought she’d say the sponsor really fits bc you know ......... woofcindysafurrywoof 👀🐶

[@Te3time]

Same lmao

[@withcindy]

Woof woof time to play FETCH (rewards)

[@GorloftheMonth]

Sad that hot canine cyborg boyfriend didn’t make this list because it gave you hope for your dry love life. 😔

[@withcindy]

Sometimes hope can be too much 😔

[@Austmorg]

Quoted the EXACT line that hit me like a pile of bricks with My Dark Vanessa. The entire book hits you hard, but that was by far one of the most heart breaking lines I have ever read.

[@withcindy]

SAME!!

[@FayroseH]

Know My Name was the best book I read last year. It was so well written and broke my heart. And, sadly enough, many of us can relate to it since sexual assault/harassment/molestation/rape is so prevalent which is sickening. I hope she will put out more books so we can support our sister!

[@liv5477]

“Know My Name” was phenomenal. Reading it and witnessing Chanel Miller’s courage genuinely gave me the bravery to come forward about my own abuse. She’s incredible.

[@spokeforhours]

I think you’d love Good Morning, Monster. It has a weird tittle, but it’s incredible, I listened to it on Scribd and it was great. 5 stories of deeply traumatized people who made it through, told by the therapist who helped them along. Every time she concluded the story on a patient, I immediately missed them, but 2 seconds later was completely invested on the next one.

[@withcindy]

Thanks for the rec!

[@spokeforhours]

@@withcindy only fair, I read so much this year because of you 🥰

[@o_o-lj1ym]

My physics textbook is the only book that made me cry this year :(

[@withcindy]

RIP

[@robingoncalves6813]

Watching you talk about books is one of the most entertaining things ever

[@withcindy]

!!! Sometimes I feel like I can be boring so that makes me glad!! Lol

[@witchf4ce310]

My Dark Vanessa is one of my favorite books ever which feels so messed up because the topic is so gross and horrible but it’s just so well written and well told. Such a good book, but so depressing!

[@withcindy]

Agreed!! U can tell the author was super thoughtful and deliberate about it

[@maddiedaly5842]

I don’t know if she has before but I want Cindy to react to 50 shades of gray the book or even the movie

[@withcindy]

I do plan on reacting to the movie!

[@mamoru1836]

@@withcindy Cindy we hope you didn't forget about this

[@miavillegas6022]

This is how you lose the time war was one of my favorites this year!!! The tension. The writing. The romance. Absolutely incredible. Loving your videos!!

[@withcindy]

The TENSION!!! THE YEARNING!!

[@ololololo3076]

When I saw the name Fetch Rewards I thought it'd be something about dogs and was already happy that Cindy fully embraced her furry side

[@withcindy]

Playing fetch with my subscribers woof!

[@sleepysage_]

This is relatable because when I look at all my favorite books it's all the ones I sobbed over at 2AM... Why are we Like This.

[@withcindy]

Cuz we love pain

[@Curiousphy]

Girl I read Know my Name bc of your rave review and I absolutely fell in love with the writing. Iconic book that I think everyone should get the chance to read it. I just hate that I know the ones who I think would benefit from it the most won’t give it a glance. 😩

[@withcindy]

i know right!!

[@emilytyndorf4285]

"speaking of burning assholes" I LOVE CINDY OH MY GOD

[@withcindy]

gotta have a smooth segue

[@trinhsformerz]

omg when you included the quote from my dark vanessa, my heart completely broke 😔 i definitely want to read it next year now!!

[@withcindy]

It's so good!

[@briemayo8412]

I just read "Everything I Never Told You" also by Celeste Ng and it honestly wrecked me.

[@withcindy]

I def wanna read that next!!

[@mimirants7935]

The best books I read this year were Evelyn Hugo, The Secret History, We are Okay, Ari Dante and My Dark Vanessa. Also the Dosab trilogy. Ugh I actually had so many good reads. (Incidentally Time War was on my lowest rated list 💀)

[@withcindy]

EVELYN HUGOOOOOO

[@neverloyaltomybias8217]

WE ARE OKAY!!! I love this list

[@moniquefei]

Cindy should really read These Violent Delights. The vibe is literally Six of Crows but make it the roaring 20s in Shanghai :')

[@zulqaifplus6123]

i read little fires everywhere around the same time you read it and i remember how i started it around 11PM and didn't hit the pause button once. my eyes were red with sleep when the book ended lmfao. i hadn't expected to like it that much as well.

[@withcindy]

Yeah it's so weird cuz it's basically suburban family drama but it somehow reels u in!!

[@sp691]

Using you as a means to not pay attention in chem class

[@maemae527]

You aren’t on the break for Winter Solstice? Damnnn

[@sp691]

​@@maemae527 ours starts thursday😭

[@withcindy]

Maybe the real chem class was us all along

[@Purple-ey2ou]

@@sp691 Samee and I'm having exams now 😭

[@Purple-ey2ou]

@@elizasnow9661 ikrr. I can't even get the holiday spirit coz of all the stress

[@mariedrasnin2152]

I love that you put little quotes for all the books! I loved Little Fires Everywhere too and I think I only picked it up because of you, for the Asian readathon (which I loved to participate in as well!) so thanks for your recommendations!

[@withcindy]

yay! see u next year for asian readathon 2021 :3

[@ThePacketOfFuzz]

i can relate too much to the title LOL we read books to suffer, and that is it. so excited to watch this while eating lunch!! keep being amazing cindy

[@withcindy]

Whatcha eating for lunch

[@ThePacketOfFuzz]

@@withcindy honestly, just some bagel chips with cream cheese and potato chips. its just good man, i gotta eat them

[@zaravive5809]

Fully agree with you on “Know My Name”. I sometimes had visceral, physical reactions to it, so I that had to stop and get up for a bit before continuing to read it. My favorite fiction book this year was “the mountain sings” by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai. The beauty of Vietnamese folk poetry mixed with a big family saga and brutal honest commentary of the horrors of wars between ideologies (communism, capitalism and fascism) which leaves no “winners” really taught me a lot. I keep thinking about this book.

[@withcindy]

ooo thanks for the rec!

[@easytiger9604]

wow, this book sounds great! thanks for the rec as well!

[@sarahellis6703]

Yes!! I'm so glad you mentioned this is how you lose the time war! I've been obsessed with this book for months and I feel like no one has heard of it

[@Maradrafts]

Me, escaping our 2020 reality: "Let's read all the dumb romance, the less realistic the better!!!!one" Cindy: /presents a varied selection of books exploring contemporary issues and dynamics, all seeming to make you think in some way/ "Let me tell you why those are great." Welp, guess I'll have to use my brain again, then! :) Thank you for those amazing recs (and now I have even less reasons not to read This Is How you Lose the Time War!). If I haven't said it already I super appreciate how you can both wade through the trash with the best of'em and lift us out of it when needed. :D The range is real!

[@withcindy]

Thank u!! ☺️

[@evildoesnotsleep-x2b]

the way you talk about the books you like, extracting the deeper meaning and sharing how it affected you really brings back my joy of reading that is sometimes lost in a reality of tweets and zoom calls

[@withcindy]

Aw thank u!! 🥺

[@Sarah_L_N]

I loved This Is How You Lose The Time War, it's so beautiful, like reading poetry. I've recommended it to people and said not to worry about making total sense out of it, because I didn't feel like the detail was really the point. I reread it a few months later and understood it better that time. That quote about killing the poets was one of my favourites too, brutally romantic 💕😄

[@withcindy]

I love how intense yet beautiful the writing gets!!

[@emmavastenberg4862]

Watching Cindys videos is actually very addictive and I haven’t been able to stop since I found her two months ago

[@nikki9808]

I love that you’ve found all of these beautifully sad books bc those are my fave types too and I adore pain

[@withcindy]

ur such a masochist

[@editingstuff5971]

I like how each time stamp has their trigger warnings with then as well great work Cindy!!!!❤😆😁

[@sophiechiewtrakoon]

I can’t wait to hear Cindy talk about my favorite book 😁Serpent and Dove

[@sophiechiewtrakoon]

amelia No I’m not lmao and that’s like one of her more popular videos

[@withcindy]

Ah yes my FAVORITE

[@Rinettex]

I’M SO HAPPY that you added both The Nickel Boys and The Vanishing Half in your list! I’ve read both last month and I absolutely loved them! 🥰

[@dL-ky2rp]

Someday I aspire to be as comfortable with my own reality as Cindy is

[@withcindy]

Who says I'm comfortable with my reality

[@good_q]

I read My Dark Vanessa and Know My Name this month because I saw your wrap up videos!! I just finished Know My Name two days ago and I can’t get it out of my head. It truly deserves that number one spot!

[@withcindy]

chanel miller is amazing!!

[@good_q]

@@withcindy Agreed! She truly did write her ass off.

[@raghedaquartey9606]

Omg Cindy, "One To Watch" was also one of the FUN (and fav) books I read this year. Second one was "The City of Dreaming Books". I also liked My Dark Vanessa and Maybe You Should Talk To Someone Thanks for all your reviews and recommendations!!! You unconsciously helped me get more into actually reading this year. Discovering your channel this year is one of my top highlights of 2020 ( FYI; there's not a lot ). P.S. "Know my name" and "This is how you win the time war" is definitely high on my tbr for 2021. Looking forward to your next video 😈💜

[@withcindy]

One to watch was so FUN and JUICY!?

[@akaasi89]

You always articulate *my* thoughts about books I've read, but in so much more intelligent AND entertaining way. Thank you

[@melomanicnightingale]

I haven’t finished watching yet but Cindy you look so pretty ✨

[@withcindy]

The way I thought the complete opposite when I was editing this video shows how warped my perception is LOL thank u for the kind words to bring me back to reality! 🥺

[@melomanicnightingale]

♥️♥️

[@mashoodah8527]

I’m low key obsessed with your videos and tbh I’m not even mad, they’re soo good, you don’t sugar coat your opinion and still manage to keep it entertaining, Thank you 🥰🥰😂

[@withcindy]

Thank u!! I appreciate that :)

[@mashoodah8527]

@@withcindy :)) 🥰🥰

[@jenna7862]

Cindy: here are my favourite books of 2020 also Cindy: It could be better

[@withcindy]

EXCEPT FOR KNOW MY NAME

[@a.lexandra03]

Books I need to add to my reading list 🥺❤️ Cindy, I never heard of book tube before or this community. I’m so glad that it is you who has brought my interest to become an avid reader again 🌹

[@withcindy]

thank u!! :3

[@broadwaybutterfly310]

I literally been avoiding Little Fires Everywhere. Every booktuber I watch has read it and loved it but it never appealed to me. Somehow you managed to be the first person to actually make me want to read it

[@withcindy]

its a SLOW story so keep that in mind!!

[@nothanks2575]

I’ve been trying to find good book related content creators on KZbin for like a WHILE. Someone with genuine opinions and honest reviews and I’m so fucking siked I found this channel this year. Where you been all my life

[@withcindy]

aww thanks!!

[@christinelareads]

Know My Name is my absolute favorite book of the year as well! She's an AMAZING writer and It's probably the best, and most important non-fiction book i've ever read.

[@withcindy]

I LOVE HER!

[@christinelareads]

@@withcindy SAME 😭❤️

[@sarahfitzpatrick148]

I'm so glad you promote library use. Booktubers just give me such an itch to buy and consume that I hate given that libraries exist and are wonderful and need support.

[@anteagaro8450]

The historical-fiction novels are honestly the best

[@withcindy]

Just take me anywhere that's not 2020

[@s.m.johnson5331]

Had my mom send me Know My Name for Christmas- can't wait to read ❤ I never would have read if you hadn't talked about it in your review some months ago. So many beautiful, heart wretching quotes.

[@withcindy]

It's so good!!!

[@bookmast3r]

Nothing better to start my day with than a Cindy video >:3

[@withcindy]

Thanks Jenny 😊

[@emman4957]

I watched your first review of One to Watch and took your suggestion to read it with a friend; my friend and I read it over winter break and we zoomed through it in two days!! We both adored it and had so much fun reading it! Honestly this book was a highlight of my year. Thanks so much for your suggestion!

[@withcindy]

Yay!!! Glad u loved it

[@killanelle]

i remember i read "the nightingale" when i was like 11 and it traumatized me a little bit

[@withcindy]

AT 11????

[@killanelle]

@@withcindy yeah lol i regret it, i wasn’t ready for some of the subject matter

[@VicitoriaChick]

Really enjoyed that you added favorite quotes from each book!!

[@artemisvsvenus]

I loved "This is how you lose the Time War." I feel that people who don't get it are more interested in the science in sci-fi, like they want to know about how the war started, how they time travel how each of their future's tech works etc. This book the main thing was the emotions and some just don't expect that from sci-fi and thus miss it.

[@withcindy]

Yes I totally agree!!

[@maryboucher9699]

I’m so happy to watch this knowing that I own most of these books! You give off such down to earth vibes. I can’t wait to see more from you

[@cumulonimbusderie]

Mood. My favorite has been Beyond the Ruby Veil. Freaked me out, in a good way!

[@withcindy]

Thanks for the rec!

[@SaaitanK]

Cindy, in this year you were a beacon for me. I thank you for your videos, your humor, your eloquent essays and your cooking XD

[@withcindy]

Wow, thank you!!

[@franckensteine]

i feel so old knowing ive watched all the different wrap ups and vlogs you've done where u talk about each book 🥺😭

[@withcindy]

thank u for sticking around all this time

[@jaci2301]

ive been dealing with anxiety lately but looking forward to your videos makes me look forward for a good laugh. I love you!

[@withcindy]

Thank u so much!!

[@alburqueniense2442]

You should read A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine, it involves a space mayan* empire obssesed with poetry and being drama bitches and a lesbian ambassador as the protagonist.

[@withcindy]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@ceslareads2237]

I started reading This Is How You Lose The Time War earlier this week- the opening chapter is so descriptive that I actually had a dream about it, excited to read more!

[@withcindy]

Amazing!!

[@AmourTransitoire]

For me what was interesting was that in Little Fires Everywhere, esp. reading the book, there never seemed to be any explicit mention that the Warrens were black. I kind of imagined them as a racially ambiguous family until the HBO rendition really emphasized/'upgraded' parts of the plotline

[@withcindy]

tbh i always envisioned them as black or at the very least, POC!

[@squarepantspal]

I had already followed your recommendation before with Educated and it was one of my best decisions. I decided that I should follow your advice and read Men we Reaped, The Nightingale, and Maybe you Should Talk to Someone and wow you did it again. Your recommendations are god tier. My book list is literally just turning into a copy of yours

[@jyu6977]

I usually only read fantasy or coming-of-age teenager (not romance) or horror books, but Cindy always makes me wanna go out from my comfort zone in term of reading genre👏🏻👏🏻 now I LOVE traumatic books :") thanks for the pain cindy❤️

[@withcindy]

glad to provide trauma

[@jyu6977]

@@withcindy thanks again for the service maam

[@k8inscotland349]

that first Chanel Miller quote brought me to tears out of nowhere! how could you do this to me??

[@bluesunflowers]

A Charm of Finches was my absolute favorite this year. I still get teary eyed reading it. 😭😭 My other faves were: vanishing half, little fires, death of Vivek Oji and Legendborn. I'm afraid to read men we reaped... I want to but I'm afraid 😟

[@withcindy]

thanks for the rec!

[@juanamaral7134]

hey, Cindy! i'm from Brazil and i love your channel! you're def my favorite booktuber and the best around! thank you for being so genuine, i wish you the best, always ♥️

[@withcindy]

Thank you!! ♥️

[@panikiczcock2891]

A new Cindy video and I can't watch it right away because of work? Tragic TM

[@withcindy]

Sorry u have to work during Xmas week 😣

[@sanmiguelmikko]

I remember most of the books from Cindy's wrap ups! Does that mean I am a fan? *I also watched every single one of Cindy's videos even when I only discovered her channel during the lockdown* Thank you Cindy for helping us get thru the year! - omy I didn't expect it to go in that direction lol

[@withcindy]

Thank u so much!!