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TikTok, an app dominated by Gen Z, is the place for a lot of things: You can discover emerging designers, participate in dance challenges and even stream fashion shows. But there’s another space on TikTok that’s also taking off — let’s call it BookTok.
Digital book clubs are increasing in popularity on the app. Various “bookfluencers” are creating content around their favorite books, and developing accounts that are strictly devoted to book talk. The power of BookTok is not to be underestimated: Some TikTok book accounts, like @alifeofliterature, have featured old books and motivated them back onto best-seller lists, proving that Gen Z’s appetite for books is very much alive.
Surfing the app can be tiresome, but fear not: We have rounded up a selection of BookTok pages that are well worth a follow. Below are four bookfluencers to know.
@abbysbooks
Why to follow: This book devotee frequently offers her recommendations, and makes funny TikToks about trying to find comfortable positions to read in and what happens after she’s done with a novel.
@thebooksiveloved
Why to follow: This bookfluencer’s quick-fire book reviews are entertaining and honest. She’ll take a book like Angeline Boulley’s Firekeeper’s Daughter and attract you to pick it up. She also offers handy tips on how to save money when buying books.
@24hourlibrary
Why to follow: This page works a bit like a 24-hour librarian who’s always around to help with a suggestion. Plus, the user gives advice on how to read multiple books at once and how to get a copy of a book before it’s released.
@aymansbooks
Why to follow: Her page’s tagline (口号) is “shut up and read”, and its TikToks give you everything you need to do so. She has highlighted books with Middle Eastern and Southern Asian representation.
21. Why does the author mention “@alifeofliterature” in paragraph 2?
A. To predict the potential of TikTok.
B. To explain what to expect of BookTok.
C. To illustrate how influential BookTok is.
D. To show the importance of bestseller lists.
22. What can viewers do through the four bookfluencers?
A. Sell eye-catching products. B. Vote for their favorite books.
C. Download their literary picks. D. Learn more about book reading.
23. Which bookfluencer offers ways to enjoy a book in advance of its publication?
A. @abbysbooks. B. @thebooksiveloved.
C. @24hourlibrary. D. @aymansbooks.
