Five Books Readers Are Reading because of TikTok

With the rise of TikTok, many people have been using it to discover new books to read. It has also led to younger people reading more books as a result. That is why we decided to look at five books readers are reading because of TikTok!

There are many ways to discover new books but TikTok seems to be one of the most popular. Who doesn’t like a short video summary of a book? What is interesting is that this doesn’t happen on a big scale on YouTube. I think one of the main factors is that you can watch this videos in a minute or less. You can see the list of books that people are reading because of TikTok below!

Five Popular Books on TikTok

• Normal People by Sally Rooney
• The Secret History by Donna Tartt
• Kings of the Wyld by Nicholas Eames
• Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
• American Gods by Neil Gaiman

Normal People by Sally Rooney

Connell and Marianne are both from the same small town but that is all they have in common. Marianne is a loner and Connell is popular at school but when they start talking, a friendship blossoms. They both end up attending the same college and try to navigate college life as they drift in and out of each other’s lives.

As Marianne starts going down a path of self-destruction and Connell trying to find meaning his own way, they are faced with a conundrum and must decide how far they will go for each other.

The Secret History

This novel gave birth to the dark academia subgenre and established Tartt as a one of a kind author. If you had to know one thing about Tartt, it is that she only releases one novel per decade. We are due for one this decade and whenever she does release a novel, it lives up to the hype. The Secret History might be her best work and is easily her most influential

Kings of the Wyld

A fantasy novel that will keep you entertained is Kings of the Wyld by Nicholas Eames. This is an adventure novel about a band of friends that are old and retired but must reunite to save one of the member’s daughter from certain death. The monsters and storytelling make this novel and series worth reading!

The Lies of Locke Lamora

Locke Lamora is an orphan on the island of Camorr and life is not easy. He however rises to become the leader of than band called the Gentleman Bastards, making him infamous on the island. The group steals from the rich, tricking them without anyone the wiser. But someone cunning has their eyes on Locke and his group and plans to destroy everything he holds dear.

American Gods by Neil Gaiman

Gaiman has written many classic fantasy novels but this is the one that has come to define his legacy. I loved every second of this novel and recommend it to anyone that loves fantasy and mythology. Gaiman’s storytelling is unmatched and American Gods showcases his ability to write novels that has mainstream appeal.

Conclusion

These are five books reader are reading that they discovered on TikTok. I am all for people discovering new books on TikTok because they are user recommended. And from what I have seen, the book recommendations have been pretty good. There are lots of TikTok creators sharing their favorite books and it has helped many younger readers read more.

How many of these novels have you read? What other books have you discovered on TikTok. Are you a fan of people discovering books on the video sharing platform? Let us know in the comments below!

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