From heart-wrenching romances to captivating fantasy tales, take a closer look at BookTok's top 10 picks for 2024. These picks, lauded by the BookTok community, promise to enrich your reading journey and help you achieve your literary goals for the year.
BookTok's Top 10 Trending Recommendations for 2024 Reading Goals (Photo Credit – Instagram)
TikTok is full of great suggestions, from must-have items to fashion tips.Still, it is booktoku That's what really attracted this platform. Boasting over 29.5 million posts tagged with him, our avid readers share book recommendations every day.
BookTok refers to the vibrant TikTok community where users use hashtags to highlight their favorite books. The videos span all literary categories, but romance, fantasy, and a mixture of both, romantasy, particularly attract the app's attention.
BookTok has gone from a digital trend to a tangible influence, propelling novels to the top of bestseller charts and prompting bookstores to curate special exhibitions of their most popular titles. To help you start your journey with some great reading, we've curated a list of books that are currently trending on BookTok. Whether you're in the mood for sensual romance, heartfelt memoir, or something in between, our list has you covered.
Top 10 Popular BookTok Things to Watch in 2024
1. House of Fire and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas
Fans of Sarah J. Maas' Crescent City series have been waiting for an epic sequel in this third installment. Bryce, a fey princess, embarks on a desperate quest to free her companion, the Hunt Atalar, from the clutches of the oppressive Asteri who rules Midgard. Told from multiple perspectives, this captivating fantasy chronicles the race against time as Bryce, Hunt, and their girlfriends struggle to save the world.
2. The Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
In Holly Jackson's fascinating story, Pippa Fitz-Amobi is obsessed with a murder that rocked her small town many years ago. Although the case is solved, Pippa suspects her real culprit is still at large. As she digs deeper and uncovers her hidden truth, it becomes clear that her killer will do anything to keep his identity secret.
3. Force Wing Rebecca Yaros
Rebecca Jarosz's “Fourth Wing” has taken the internet by storm, racking up 212,000 views on TikTok and 1.3 million ratings on Goodreads. If you haven't started Yarros' Enchanting Romance Her series yet, now is the perfect time to start.
4. Bride by Ali Hazelwood
Ali Hazelwood returns with another captivating STEM-based romance in “Bride.” This novel introduces Misery Lark, the daughter of a vampire chieftain who has lived in harmony with humans. Summoned to fulfill her mission, she is forced into a marriage of convenience with the alpha werewolf Law to maintain her peace, but this alliance tests her strength and heart.
5. Cruel Prince Holly Black
In The Cruel Prince, Holly Black tells the story of Jude, who is kidnapped along with her sisters to the dangerous Faerie High Court after the tragic death of their parents. Among the fairies who despise humans, Jude struggles to be accepted and survive. As tensions rise in her court, she and the mysterious Prince Cardan must form an uneasy alliance to protect the world.
6. Everything I Know About Love Dolly Alderton
BookTok's beloved “big sister” Dorie Alderton shares her wisdom in “Everything I Know About Love.” This memoir explores the ups and downs of her life from her heart and highlights the irreplaceable value of female friendships. Through her personal anecdotes, reflective essays, and quirky lists, Alderton provides insight into love, loss, and growth.
7. One True Loves Taylor Jenkins Reid
Emma Blair's world is turned upside down when her high school sweetheart and husband, Jesse, disappears in a helicopter crash over the Pacific Ocean on their first anniversary. Having put her life back together, Emma finds her love again with her old friend Sam and together they plan her future. But when Jesse returns ten years later, she is forced to make a heartbreaking decision between her first love and her fiancé Sam.
8. Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
Ambitious journalist Iris Winnow seeks a promotion in the Gazette to support her family during financial hardship. She sends a letter to her brother who is on the battlefield, hides it in a magic wardrobe and sends it somewhere. Unbeknownst to Iris, her letter is mistakenly received by rival colleague Roman Kitt, creating a deep anonymous connection between the rival journalists who correspond through the wardrobe mystery.
9. If He Had Been With Me Laura Nowlin
Autumn and Finn, once inseparable, find their paths diverge. Autumn accepts a new group of friends and finds love with Jamie, and Finn becomes a central figure at the school. The possibility of what could have happened haunts both of them. As circumstances change dramatically, Autumn is forced to confront the reality of their missed connection.
10. Love and Other Words Christina Lauren
The story moves back and forth between past and present, weaving together the touching love story of Elliott Petropoulos and Macy Sorenson. Once inseparable, they find themselves estranged in adulthood until a chance encounter gives them a chance to reconcile. Together they overcome complications in their past and uncover the truth behind their separation.
BookTok's top picks for 2024 give you a unique opportunity to expand your literary horizons and dive into a new world of stories. Whether you're drawn to the complexities of love, the thrill of adventure, or the depth of personal discovery, these books promise to provide an unforgettable experience as you embark on a year-long reading journey. It will be your perfect companion.
