THE TOP 10 BOOKS I READ IN 2020 // best books of the year

[@teaandtypewriters2913]

That tea was giving me anxiety at the beginning 😅

[@ciarascorner]

Hahaha, I apologise😂

[@alb0zfinest]

It’s a cute mug, but damn it’s big. When she drinks that kind of quantity of coffee it must be like drinking a redbull 😃

[@jamesduggan7200]

Yeah, I've become accustomed to learning what the tea she'll drink is - I"m spoiled

[@michellegonzalez4879]

i thought the same hahahahah

[@Mothchewedgirl]

Same! I was like it’s going to spill and go everywhere.

[@jaziybabe]

The whole first book I’m just thinking, “girl, drink your tea, it’s gonna spill!” 😂

[@ciarascorner]

Ahhaha, but it didn’t😂🎉

[@jaziybabe]

@@ciarascorner good! That would have been truly tragic!

[@michellegonzalez4879]

the anxiety when you are talking and almost tipping ur tea 😟

[@ciarascorner]

Hahah sorry!😂

[@KarolinaPeippo]

Finding your channel in 2020 has been sooo good for me mentally in this weird time! Love your videos and you have quickly become one of my favourite youtubers! Thanks for getting me back into reading after years without it! Happy New Year!!

[@ciarascorner]

Aww thank you - so glad to hear this! Thank you for your kind words & happy new year to you too!

[@Laura-fd2vc]

I loved it !!!!♥️♥️ But I suffered for that tea!🤪 😂

[@ciarascorner]

Hahahha, thanks for watching! And sorry about the tea😂

[@jpymo]

please put down the tea 😂

[@ciarascorner]

😂

[@doralie6561]

Educated is such an amazing book! it truly changed the view I have on my own education

[@ciarascorner]

It’s such a transformative read!

[@pocketofpoetry99]

You actually talk about books in such a detailed, polished way that totally makes me want to read all of them! And my favorite sister is Amy too I relate to her a lot even though I'm an oldest child lol

[@ciarascorner]

Aww thank you so much! I’m also an oldest child but something about Amy is very relatable - I think she has oldest child energy ahah!

[@pocketofpoetry99]

@@ciarascorner okay true she really does!

[@valentinatoscano8]

Little Women was one of my 2020 favourites as well!! Also, normal people is high on my january tbr!!can't wait 💘💘 happy new year Ciara! x

[@ciarascorner]

Little women is such a great book! Happy new year!💕

[@stephanievargas3047]

I just finished A Little Life a few days ago and it left me absolutely heartbroken. I know that this book gets a lot of criticism for the topics it chooses to cover, but wow it was so breathtakingly beautiful to me. I became so attached to all the characters that it hurt me as if they were my own family! Will sit in my top favorites for years to come ! Thank you for your book reviews I have gotten so many great reads form you!

[@ciarascorner]

Couldn’t agree more, it was heartbreaking but so well written!

[@zeynep-turkoglu]

What a great reading year!! Can't wait for your videos in the new year. I hope 2021 will be a great year for everyone 😊💕

[@ciarascorner]

Definitely had a great reading year! Thanks so much for watching, happy new year💕

[@Sinstar8100]

Happy new year! I absolutely love the book of little women and the film adaptation from 1994 with Winona Ryder but I can’t get on board with the 2019 one for some reason 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@kristinandj]

I am so happy to have discovered your channel this spring ! Happy New Year and thank you for all these amazing recommandations ! (My favorite sister is Meg but I just saw the 2019 film so maybe after reading the book I will change my mind...)

[@ciarascorner]

Aww thank you so much! Happy new year to you too! The 2019 film is so great!

[@BL-oo6kr]

When I saw that tea at the star my anxiety went 📈📈📈📈 lol loved the vid though

[@ciarascorner]

Hahaha sorry! And thanks for watching!

[@silja6838]

Yes, Amy! Her character is so misunderstood.

[@ciarascorner]

Definitely!! So glad you agree!

[@Emmareads15]

Does you hand or arm not hurt holding your cup up like that for so long? I don't think I've ever seen anyone hold a cup up like that for so long.

[@ciarascorner]

Hahah, no I guess I’m just used to it!

[@mandulavalachi5476]

I think conversationns with friends is better than normal people, and it is one of my favourites of 2020 too.

[@gabrielarmstrong1308]

the secret history and a little life were both on my favorites list too 🤩I can’t wait to check out some more of your recommendations!

[@ciarascorner]

So glad you enjoyed them both too!

[@donnacallender458]

Just found your channel. Thanks for the great book reviews!

[@7GeorgeB1]

girl that tea did not move an inch this entire video

[@khadiisam26]

I read little women when I was 10 and it has remained one of my all time favourites! The recent movie is so incredible I've watched it too many times haha, Jo is definitely my favourite, I relate a lot to her and she's a big inspiration to me ❤️

[@ciarascorner]

Oh wow, that’s so cool to have read it so young! Jo is definitely an incredible character!!

[@lizdorrington2851]

Little Women is my all time favourite classic since I was a young child as well as Anne Of Green Gables, I haven't read any of Sally Rooney's books as yet but they are definitely on my TBR for January. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos this new year. Take care and stay safe.💐

[@noelkempster]

You have such a lovely calming presence so I always enjoy watching your videos

[@anoveldestination528]

Such a fun age was one of my favorites this year too!

[@ciarascorner]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@valentinatoscano8]

Now that I've watched the full video, I have to say that I didn't expect Mexican Gothic to be in your top 10 books! what a wonderful, well written dark academia novel 🖤 Talking about something completely different, although Jo is my favourite March sister, Amy was so close! I loved them both and really enjoyed their growth through the years

[@ciarascorner]

It was just so atmospheric it had to make the list! I feel like Jo and Amy are very similar, both ambitious, stubborn and strong-willed and both go on a journey that allows them to go from being more selfish, self-centred children to much more considerate adults - ahhhh such a great book!

[@JasmineReads]

😍😍 A Little Life, Little Women and Normal People are three of my favourite books of all time, so this was a joy haha! Loved this list x

[@grodriguez7225]

Cool video! I recognized your Gilmore Girls reference there 🚁🥁. Ps: I loved Mexican Gothic‼️ I haven’t read the other books on your list expect for the classics, which I need to reread. I’m so looking to more great reads this year!

[@ciarascorner]

Thanks so much! Hope you enjoy the other books if you decide to read them!

[@animeeddie2104]

You popped up in my recommendations and I've immediately subscribed! We definitely have similar tastes. I've read and loved about half your list, the rest are heading right onto my TBR 👌😃

[@brunettee1225]

Hi there! Your video made me aspire to read little woman! Would you mind linking where you got that beautiful copy?

[@ciarascorner]

I really hope you enjoy it! My copy is the Puffin In Bloom edition - I specifically got mine from Waterstones, not sure where you’re based in the world but I just checked and it’s also available on other places like Amazon!

[@Tonya-nh5oy]

My favorites also included A Little Life and The Secret History. My number one is My Dark Vanessa (I think those who liked A Little Life would also enjoy as both are depressing but phenomenal reads, although graphic) and I hope to try Normal People this month.

[@ciarascorner]

I’ll definitely add My Dark Vanessa to my tbr!!

[@andreeastiopu1831]

I have found your channel around spring and it was just amazing! I love your videos! Happy new year, Ciara!

[@andreeastiopu1831]

1. The guest list- Lucy Foley 2. The flatshare- Beth O’Leary 3. The switch- Beth O’Leary This is my 2020 top 3 books!

[@heathersbookshelves1372]

I’ve only just found your channel but we have such similar reading tastes. A little life was in my top 10 this year and I also loved both the sally rooney books. The Immortalists is amazing. The only two I haven’t read of your top 10 are Educated and Mexican Gothic so guess what just went on my tbr!?

[@carlashane6696]

I'm listening to you like a podcast and just peeping for the book cover every now and then because of the sight of the tea almost spilling 😳 Looks heavy, too. Nevertheless, great selection and take!🥰

[@ciarascorner]

😂

[@katarinabrezovar7644]

I expected you to have both of the Sally Rooney books on this list:) but I am surprised that Rebecca was not on here. Great video as always Ciara and wishing you a wonderful year:)

[@ciarascorner]

Ooh probably should have mentioned but I only included books I read for the first time in 2020 so because Rebecca was a reread it wasn’t included but is a favourite!

[@ProspectivePlans]

I need all of these books on my bookshelf immediately! 💫 Keep rising to be who you want to be! 💫 #keeprising #risingtobe #aswerise #riser

[@ciarascorner]

Really hope you enjoy them all!

[@BidishaGoswamii]

I think I will definitely pick up SUCH A FUN AGE!

[@VanillaMoon]

I really want to pick up such a fun age even more now!

[@ciarascorner]

It’s definitely worth a read!!

[@perksofstef]

ahhh some of my favorite books are on this list. the immortalists, a little life, the secret history, normal people, and conversations with friends. if i read conversations with friends this year, it would have topped normal people although the margin between them are really small! haha, oooo i am definitely going to read educated, you made it sound super interesting

[@amysturn2771]

Great video! It’d be really lovely if you could add the reading list in the description, to make it easier for us to make note of what to buy 😃

[@KittyAndTheBooks]

I managed 89 books this year which is a lot for me. I'll have to figure out the ranking of my favorites still, but Educated will be on it for sure!

[@ciarascorner]

Wow, that’s so impressive, what a great reading year!

[@linzimacmillan6182]

The tea 🫖 I just can’t watch 😂

[@ciarascorner]

😂😂

[@stephaniemorazan6253]

I’m surprised that The Night Circus isn’t on this list

[@fa3ryg1rl1]

I'm just here for the tea ☕😂 Just kidding, lovely video ❤️❤️

[@ciarascorner]

😂😂

[@kathy4873]

If you like books that follow characters deeply throughout their lives, pick up "Rich Man, Poor Man" by Irwin Shaw. It is such a great book that is super underrated!!

[@ciarascorner]

Ooh thank you for the recommendation!

[@MaryJoHeadrick]

Educated is one of my favorite books of the year as well!! I am interested in The Secret History, but I read The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt and really disliked it, although the writing was beautiful. Have you read The Goldfinch?

[@ciarascorner]

Glad you enjoyed Educated too! Ooh that’s interesting, I’m afraid I haven’t read The Goldfinch but I did get a copy for Christmas so will hopefully read it soon & be able to share my thoughts!

[@MaryJoHeadrick]

@@ciarascorner I'd be interested to see what you thought about it, I know Olivia from Olivia's Catastrophe really enjoyed the Goldfinch! I think it just wasn't for me

[@hollyludlow2460]

Love normal people and little women hopefully read such a fun age, conversation with friends and Mexican gothic this year

[@ciarascorner]

Hope you enjoy them all!!

[@theokiereader]

83?!?! Dang, I only got 24 and most of those where small chapter books that I read with my daughters 😹 this year I’m going to count my textbooks to pad my numbers hahaha. Normal People was your number 2!?!? You talked about that book and show in almost every podcast and video this year.

[@ciarascorner]

Textbooks definitely count!!! But not working as much due to the pandemic definitely gave me waaay more time for reading than normal!😂

[@theokiereader]

@@ciarascorner lol that’s very true. Working can make or break reading time. I know it kills my time cause even when I’m home in the evening, I’m just so exhausted that I don’t want to read.

[@BL-oo6kr]

Would you recommend "such a fun age" to a teenager?

[@ciarascorner]

Hmm, it is definitely an adult book, all of the characters are mid-twenties and above so I guess it would depend on their current reading level!

[@BL-oo6kr]

@@ciarascorner OK thank you x

[@AuthorE.LSummers]

I read a whole series 12 books in 2020

[@ciarascorner]

Wow, that’s a big series!!

[@AuthorE.LSummers]

@@ciarascorner books are short my sister & I are reading them on our channels

[@AuthorE.LSummers]

@@ciarascorner it’s the Medusa files by CI black

[@Sherlika_Gregori]

Girl, the tea will get cold.

[@ciarascorner]

It’s fine but thanks

[@angiemettler8770]

How many books did you read in 2020?

[@ciarascorner]

I read 83!

[@Criselcustoms]

Is the book club open to everyone?

[@ciarascorner]

Of course! We have an Instagram @thedabookclub where you can keep up with the book for each month and where the live shows will be!

[@mandulavalachi5476]

Amy is the best sister (obviously)

[@alyyemily]

Please put the mug down! :)

[@ciarascorner]

😂

[@alexreeve2043]

Does your book club have an Instagram??

[@maxaston2998]

Hi, I just stumbled across this video. I really enjoyed it. I have subscribed. I read a lot of different genres. Are men allowed to join your Book club on Instagram? Thank you

[@ciarascorner]

of course - the book club is open to all!

[@cdal1621]

Are you drinking that tea?

[@katwsoto9641]

1. Normal People 2. A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald 3. Surrounded by Idiots

[@emilyemilyemily81]

Tea spillage anxiety 😂 can’t concentrate on what she’s saying 😅😅

[@ciarascorner]

Hahaha, I’ve made it through a lot of videos with no spillages - experienced tea holder over here😂

[@emilyemilyemily81]

@@ciarascorner haha great video though you’re one of my fave booktubers keep it up ✌🏼

[@ciarascorner]

Aww thanks so much Emily - so glad you enjoy my videos!!💕

[@caramcnulty8129]

Put the cup of tea down.

[@ciarascorner]

thanks but no😂

[@jackiejoseph2515]

why in the hell are you holding your cup up like that. it looks so weird and distracting I can't see or hear anything else

[@ciarascorner]

Bit aggressive Jackie

[@jackiejoseph2515]

@@ciarascorner Sorry, reading that back it sounds more aggressive than the simple annoyance that was intended.

[@ciarascorner]

No offence taken anyway, I just find it amusing that my tea cup has become such a hot topic

[@kenclark5184]

Trigger warnings? What nonsense. If a person needs these silly warnings then they shouldn't read. Try a bit of Aldous Huxley. Try his only two biographies "Devils of Loudon" and "Grey Eminence" and, as you lot of poshies say..."educate yourself". BTW Huxley considered himself a second or third rate writer and Shakespeare as first rate. Oh and you couldn't get much posher and civil and sweet and educated and brave as the lovely old sod.....Trigger warnings? Huxley must be turning in his grave.

[@ciarascorner]

Calm down Ken. Just like blurbs, trigger warnings give people a bit of an idea of what to expect from a book - it’s just a bit of helpful info that can allow someone to decide if a book is for them or not - if you don’t need them, don’t use them, simple. I mentioned them with A Little Life in particular because of the severity of some of the topics discussed in the novel. Unsure what’s qualified you as an Aldous Huxley expert but I doubt he’d feel as strongly about trigger warnings as you seem to. Finally, not sure what “poshness” has to do with this discussion but for the record, I’m definitely not posh.