If you love to spend time reading and also scrolling through tik tok, you are most likely familiar with the term “book-tok.” Book-tok can be known as a community within the app of TikTok that likes to discuss literature. These creators make videos in which they review books, and give suggestions to other viewers. Let’s take a look into book-tok’s top suggestions for their viewers, and their fan favorites.
It Ends With Us: “It Ends With Us” is a novel written by Colleen Hoover. Hoover is one of book-tok’s favorite authors, and her career skyrocketed from the community discussing her work. “It Ends With Us” is a romance novel that follows the lead character Lily Bloom. It embarks on Lily’s journey after college, as she is living on her own in a new city for the first time. She has started her own business, and even got into a relationship with a man named Ryle. When all seems to be going too well, she runs into her first love, which causes complications. The book has a variety of plot twists that will keep readers on edge.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” is a historical fiction and romance novel written by Taylor Jenkins Reid. It tells the story of the famous 1950’s Hollywood actress, Eveleyn Hugo. As Evelyn is now in her older years, she sits down with a journalist named Monica to reveal her story and all of the secrets that she has been keeping. This is a novel that is certain to keep you on your feet, and even shed a couple of tears.
The Cruel Prince: If you are a fan of books written about fantasy, involving mythical creatures, this is the perfect book for you. “The Cruel Prince” is a fantasy fiction novel written by Holly Black. It follows the main character Jude Duarte who, after witnessing her parents murder, is taken to the land of Elfhame, by their killer. Now, she is finally grown up and all she wants is to find a place where she fits in. This book is the beginning of a trilogy that follows Jude and all of the other characters on their journey.
Verity: “Verity” is another novel written by Colleen Hoover. This book is really for everyone, as it is a fiction, thriller, and romance novel all in one! The book follows the main character and author, named Lowen Ashleigh. Lowen has just received a task that she never expected to be handed to her: to finish the remainder of the books written by bestselling author Verity Crawford, who, after recent critical injuries can no longer finish them herself. In order to complete these novels, Lowen is asked to live with Verity and her husband, Jeremey, in their isolated Vermont house so that she can sort through Verity’s work and better understand her writing. However, the story takes a creepy, unexpected turn.
These books are bestsellers, highly recommended and fan favorites of many people, especially the community of book-tok. Try giving these books a shot, I guarantee you will not be disappointed!