BookTok is the latest TikTok trend dedicated to book lovers everywhere. From reviewing brand-new releases and titles from the New York Times best-seller list to resurfacing older books from a decade ago — TikTok book recommendations are inspiring a new generation of young readers.
This subculture of TikTok not only allows readers to discover some of the most popular books, but to connect with other bookworms across the globe while discussing everything from plotlines to character development. Whether your child enjoys romance novels, action-packed mysteries, horror stories, or graphic novels, there is a BookTok community for every reader.
For instance, Heartstopper: Volume 1 is a wildly popular novel turned Netflix show and BookTok hit by romance writer Alice Oseman. In this slow-burn romance novel, two unlikely friends develop a budding relationship as they navigate the ups and downs of high school together. This LGBTQ+ graphic novel is the perfect book for the hopeless romantic and any young adult searching for an uplifting, eye-opening read.
Meanwhile, The Baby-Sitters Club #1: Kristy's Great Idea is the first installment of the one of the most popular book series for preteens and is a BookTok sensation amongst readers of all interests. When Kristy Thomas forms a baby-sitters club with her best friends, she has no idea how much the club will change everything. The four friends learn how to run their own business while sticking together through it all. This book will teach your child about handling responsibilities, pursuing their passions, and managing relationships in their own life.
Lastly, You Should See Me in a Crown follows the story of a young woman, Liz Lighty, and her dream of leaving her small town to attend the elite Pennington College. When Liz’s scholarship falls through and leaves her in financial ruin, she remembers that there is a money reward for winning prom king and queen at her school — but things get complicated when Liz starts to fall for her competition. An enemies-to-lovers romance, this BookTok page turner is a hit for older readers.
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