BookTok
TikTok users who discuss books
Example
I read like two books a year before I found BookTok. Now I'm reading a zillion! Here are my faves
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TikTokers who want to discuss, reenact, or recommend their favorite books post using the #BookTok hashtag, and they may describe themselves as being part of the BookTok community. This group of literary-minded TikTok users loves squeeing about their fave novels, often by riffing off each others' recommendations and content.
Genres of BookTok videos include (but are not limited to):
Because BookTok's recommendations are becoming more and more popular, you may also see the term appear IRL in your favorite local bookstore, paired with a selection of books that have gone viral on TikTok. (And contrary to what you might think, most of those books are actually good - yes, even the young adult ones.)