Book influencers—especially those on platforms like TikTok (aka "BookTok")—are changing the way people discover new reads. Micro-influencers with smaller but highly engaged audiences often share honest, passionate reviews across genres like romance, fantasy, thrillers, and fiction. These creators recommend books based on themes, tropes, and emotions that connect with their followers.
In this section, we've gathered popular book picks from rising BookTok micro-influencers—each with 10K to 100K followers. Whether you're looking for emotional romance, magical fantasy, powerful queer stories, or gripping mysteries, there's something here for every reader. These recommendations reflect the fresh voices and diverse tastes shaping today’s reading trends.
Genres: Romance, Romantasy
Recommended Books:
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
Genres: Multi-genre (Romance, Historical Fiction, Thrillers)
Recommended Books:
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Verity by Colleen Hoover
Genres: Classic and Literary Fiction
Recommended Books:
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Genres: Fantasy, Witchy Vibes
Recommended Books:
Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
The Witch's Curse by Sasha Peyton Smith
The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Recommended Books:
It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
Beach Read by Emily Henry
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
Genres: Diverse YA, LGBTQ+ Reads
Recommended Books:
Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender
The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta
Genres: Fantasy, Sweet Romance
Recommended Books:
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings
The Wrath & the Dawn by Renée Ahdieh
Genres: Mystery, Thriller
Recommended Books:
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
Genres: General Fiction, Emotional Reads
Recommended Books:
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Before We Were Strangers by Renée Carlino
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Diverse Voices
Recommended Books:
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Genres: Classic Literature, Thought-Provoking Reads
Recommended Books:
1984 by George Orwell
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy
Recommended Books:
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
Genres: Romance, Contemporary Fiction
Recommended Books:
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
Beach Read by Emily Henry
Genres: Dystopian, Science Fiction
Recommended Books:
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Divergent by Veronica Roth
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
Genres: Fantasy, Adventure
Recommended Books:
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Genres: Horror, Thriller
Recommended Books:
The Shining by Stephen King
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
Genres: Romance, Young Adult
Recommended Books:
To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Genres: Mystery, Crime
Recommended Books:
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
In the Woods by Tana French
Genres: Memoir, Non-Fiction
Recommended Books:
Educated by Tara Westover
Becoming by Michelle Obama
The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
Genres: Historical Fiction, Classics
Recommended Books:
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Genres: Aesthetic BookTok content, diverse genres
Recommended Books:
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
About: Run by UK-based duo Hana and Hali, this account features aesthetically pleasing content, bookshop tours, and reviews of the latest reads. Writing Tips Oasis
Genres: Young Adult, Anime, Manga
Recommended Books:
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Attack on Titan by Hajime Isayama
Demon Slayer by Koyoharu Gotouge
About: Managed by Jaysen Headley, this account blends book recommendations with anime and manga content, appealing to fans of both mediums. The Circular
Genres: High Fantasy
Recommended Books:
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
About: Known for humorous takes on high fantasy novels, Abby brings excitement and levity to the genre. The Circular
Genres: Diverse Reads, Book Hauls
Recommended Books:
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
About: Lee offers engaging content with book hauls, discussions, and a focus on diverse literature. ReadMoreCO
Genres: General Fiction, Book Recommendations
Recommended Books:
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
About: Colby provides concise book recommendations and highlights must-read titles across various genres.TikTok