BookTokʼs Top 5 Books of 2022 so Far #booktok
By Hannah Thomas
In the past year or so, TikTok has become literature’s new best friend, with BookTok encouraging millions of Gen Z kids and teens to put down their phones and pick up a book (albeit perhaps a digital copy). On this app, millions of viewers are finding their new favorite book, whether that’s a romance, thriller, or young adult (YA) novel. Trends such as reading celebrity’s favorite books, 24 hour reading challenges, and book reviews have taken over the video app. 2022 is off to a great start with a stacked roster of books for Gen Z readers, here’s BookTok’s top 5 books of 2022 so far.
#1 Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover Colleen Hoover is probably one of the most well-known authors on BookTok. Known for her suspenseful romance novels that capture the hearts of Gen Z readers, Hoover has probably benefitted the most from the rise of readers on social media platforms. She released Reminders of Him on January 18th, and BookTok was quick to devour the novel and turn it into another sensation for Hoover. #2 Good Girl Complex by Elle Kennedy
Kennedy’s YA novel, Good Girl Complex, is a perfect example of one of BookTok’s favorite trends: sweet romance books with a thecityinsightmag.com 38
