TikTok is full of great recommendations, from style tips to helpful products, and BookTok has taken over the app. The hashtag has more than 29.5 million posts every day, with passionate readers sharing their favorite books.
BookTok has made inroads into the real world, with users pushing books to the top of bestseller lists and bookstores putting out special displays of the hottest books. We've rounded up the books currently taking over BookTok so you can dive into your next great read. From heartwarming memoirs to romance to raunchy book talk recommendations, there's something for everyone.
What is Booktoku?
BookTok is a community of TikTokers who post and share their favorite books with hashtags. The series of videos covers all genres, but romance and fantasy (and its hybrid genre romantasy) are particularly popular on the app.
The author and his book went viral thanks to BooTok. The power of these posts is unreal. Colleen Hoover earned 6 of her 10 bestselling books of 2022 thanks to this app.
Top 10 trending books on BookTok this March
1. house of fire and shadow Written by Sarah J. Maas
House of Fire and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas
Even if you're not on BookTok, you've probably heard of House of Flame and Shadow.
Genre: Fantasy
The long-awaited third installment of Sarah J. Maas crescent city The series has arrived and fans have been preparing for it for months. house of fire and shadow Bryce Quinlan picks up a cliffhanger that launches him into a new world (spoiler alert: Courtyard of thorns and roses fans will be familiar with). But the fey princess searches for her answers in order to return to her home with her husband and companion, Hunt Atalar, who is imprisoned by Asteri, the cruel ruler of Midgard.
Told from a different perspective, this thrilling fantasy tells the story of Bryce, Hunt, and their friends fighting for survival as they fight to protect their home. Just released in January 2024, house of fire and shadow There are already over 21,000 posts on TikTok, so now's the time to jump on that train.
2. 4th wing Written by Rebecca Yaros
“Forth Wing” by Rebecca Yaros
Let's fly to a new world with Force Wing.
Genre: Fantasy
Fourth Wing is a viral sensation that shows no signs of slowing down. He has 1.3 million ratings on Goodreads and 212,000 views on TikTok. If you haven't read the first book in Rebecca Jarosz's Romantacy series, now is the time.
Violet Solengair is not ready to live among dragons. She was supposed to be in the Scribe Quadrant, immersed in the silence of her book. However, her mother, a commander, sends Violet to join the Dragon Riders of Navarre.
This cutthroat world is filled with ferocious cadets vying to forge bonds with dragons and earn a spot in the Rider Quadrant led by Zaden Riorson. Despite being smaller and weaker than her companions, Violet is one of her most loyal allies, as her own life is at stake as the war rages on and the safety of her kingdom is at risk. has gained the status of
Readers will be kept in suspense until the last page and will never get bored.
3. Good Child's Murder Guide Written by Holly Jackson
The Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
The first book in Holly Jackson's bestselling series will get your heart racing.
Genre: YA, mystery, thriller
Readers can't stop reading this YA mystery from debut author Holly Jackson that's trending on TikTok. The book became extremely popular, and he received nearly 1 million ratings on Goodreads.
This novel tells the story of Pippa Fitz-Amobi, who is caught up in a murder spree that struck her small town many years ago. The case is solved, but Pippa is not convinced. As she begins to uncover her hidden truth, it is clear that the real culprits are still out there and will do everything they can to stop Pippa from uncovering their true identities.
The book was published in 2019, but now, five years later, it's garnering the most attention thanks to BookTok.
Four. bride Written by Ali Hazlewood
The Bride by Ali Hazelwood
Ali Hazelwood's first fantasy romance is already a fan favorite.
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Ali Hazlewood, the queen of STEM-based romance, is back with a romantic romance novel this year.in bride, we meet Misery Lark, the daughter of a powerful vampire who lives peacefully among the humans of her world. However, she was recalled to the nation to fulfill her duty and marry Law, an alpha werewolf in the Peacekeeping Alliance.
this hard Romance debuted in February 2024, so now's the time to catch up, especially for lovers of werewolf lore.
Five. cruel prince Written by Holly Black
cruel prince holly black
In The Cruel Prince, dive into a world where fairies and humans must work together.
Genre: Fantasy
Ready to dive into a new fantasy series? Check out Holly Black on BookTok cruel prince. The book has 1.1 million ratings on his Goodreads, and #thecruelprince has 161,000 posts on TikTok, so it's safe to say this is a fan favorite.
cruel prince The story follows Jude, who is kidnapped along with her sisters by the cruel Faerie High Court after her parents are murdered. Fairies despise humans, and Jude struggles to find her place in court.
As violence spreads throughout the courtroom, Jude is pushed to the limit to save his family. And to protect the world of Faeries, a dangerous alliance with Prince Kaden is essential.
Readers rave about Holly Black's entire series for its vibrant world and enemies-to-lovers subplots.
6. everything i know about love Written by Dorie Alderton
Everything I Know About Love Dolly Alderton
Booktok is loving the life lessons from Dorie Alderton's debut memoir, Everything I Know About Love.
Genre: Memoir
Dolly Alderton is BookTok's big sister and offers much-needed sage advice in her memoir everything i know about love. Through his personal stories, anecdotes, lists, and recipes, Alderton reflects on life lessons and the importance of female friendships.
This is a must-read for all ages, and in no time you'll be posting your favorite quotes on TikTok. PS: If you liked this book, stream the series on Peacock.
7. if he was with me Written by Laura Nowlin
If He Was With Me Laura Nowlin
This heartbreaking novel by Laura Nowlin will bring booksellers to tears.
Genre: YA
if he was with me has over 16,000 posts many A reaction video with a heart-wrenching ending.
After years of being inseparable best friends, something changes between Autumn and Finn that causes them to become estranged. Autumn finds a boyfriend, Jamie, with his close friends, and Finn becomes popular at school.
Neither of them could ever escape the thought that if they had chosen different paths, they might have ended up together. But when everything changes, Autumn must truly face what could be.
8. love and other words Written by Christina Lauren
“Love and Other Words” by Christina Lauren
In Christina Lauren's Love and Other Words, an unexpected reunion leads to romance.
Genre: Romance
The writing duo Christina Lauren is known for their spicy romances such as; unhoneymoonersbut this is their 2018 book love and other words It started with BookTok. This sweet romance, which earned him over 500,000 ratings on Goodreads and his 16,000 posts on TikTok, is told through his jump between ex-friends Macy Sorenson and Elliot Petropoulos. Masu.
Macy and Elliot, who were close as teenagers, have become strangers as adults. But a chance encounter brings them together, and the two are finally able to sort out their pasts and what caused them to break up all those years ago.
9. One True Loves Written by Taylor Jenkins Reid
One True Loves Taylor Jenkins Reid
Before “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo,'' there was Taylor Jenkins Reid's love triangle romance “One True Loves.''
Genre: Romance
Taylor Jenkins Reid is no stranger to BookTok.her novel Evelyn Hugo's seven husbandsI was putting BookTok in a choke hold, One True Loves It became a sleeper hit thanks to TikTok. The story details a complicated love triangle in which a woman has to face her own past and her present.
Emma Blair married her high school sweetheart, Jesse. The two lived the most beautiful life traveling around the world, but on their first anniversary, Jesse disappeared in a helicopter flying over the Pacific Ocean.
Emma, who has regained part of her life after Jesse, reunites with her friend Sam, who helps her find love again. But ten years later, when Jesse is discovered, Emma is forced to choose between her beloved husband and her future with her fiancé, Sam. Get ready, you'll need tissues for this.
Ten. god's rival Written by Rebecca Ross
Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
In Rebecca Ross's Divine Rivals, rivals become lovers.
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
if you love 4th wingBooktoku says: god's rival Next up is a great read. This captivating YA novel has already garnered him over 22,000 posts on TikTok.
Young journalist Iris Winnow is vying for a promotion at the Orth Gazette to support her struggling family. While her brother is on the front lines of the war, she writes him a letter, places it under the wardrobe and magically disappears.
She hopes each one will be delivered to her brother, but little did she know that they would end up in the hands of rival journalist Roman Kitt. Roman begins replying anonymously, and a connection is formed that neither can deny.
For fans of enemies-to-lovers romances, this is a captivating tale with over 142,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.