With the news that popular book-to-screen adaption Heartstopper is in production for its second season, BookTok has spiraled into a frenzy, with many fans expressing their love for Alice Oseman and her wholesome graphic novels.
The series rose to fame over the social media platform, and its continued success is down to the close-knit community that has renamed TikTok to BookTok. Heartstopper isn't the only book series to take off as fans advocate their love for other novels, including authors who have set up s, and there are some that book lovers should keep an eye on.
Abby Jimenez (@authorabbyjimenez)
Abby Jimenez has many talents other than cake making, including being an author who has won the hearts of many fans through her book series, known as The Friend Zone, which includes the 2022 winner of the Minnesota Book Award Life's Too Short.
Abby Jimenez's TikTok page keeps with the running theme of canine love associated with her books as she shares many videos about her beloved dogs and even showcases their clever tricks to promote her work. Her TikTok is as entertaining and wholesome as her books which she hints at through stories about her 'friend', making her sweet characters even more real.
Jenny Han (@jennyhan)
The series To All The Boys I've Loved Before.
Being the show's executive producer, Jenny Han shares a lot of behind-the-scenes footage on her TikTok , where she introduces loyal readers to the real-life characters they read about in her books. However, in an attempt to stay true to her writing routes, she tests her onscreen characters on their book knowledge to ensure they are well versed in their characters' on-page personalities.
Elena Armas (@thebibliotheque)
Elena Armas is responsible for creating book lovers' favorite book boyfriend known as Aaron Blackford and recently introduced another swoon-worthy male lead in her latest release, The American Roommate Experiment.
The romance novelist makes her love of reading no secret on TikTok, where she films herself acting out her character's wholesome meet cutes and feeds into fans' love for Mr. Aaron Blackford himself. Elena Armas even torments her loyal fans by firmly situating herself as a slow-burn romance writer as she documents trying to explain her spicy book to her Spanish family.
Talia Hibbert (@taliahibbert)
Talia Hibbert is the face behind the creation of The Brown Sisters trilogy that paved the way for more inclusive romance novels, with the popular author being praised for creating diverse characters that celebrate neurodiversity, sexuality, and identity.
Being a romance lover herself, Talia Hibbert expresses her love for the genre on her TikTok by single-handedly challenging the preconceived ideas non-romance readers have. She doesn't just encourage fans to read her books by teasing some of her sexier lines but also advocates for greater representation by giving readers an insight into her life with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
Adam Silvera (@adamsilvera)
Adam Silvera's They Both Die In The End is a book many think will make a great TV show as many anticipate the novel's prequel, The First To Die At The End, next month.
Adam Silvera is very active on his TikTok, especially regarding his controversial title, which many fans felt wouldn't actually come true within his book. Despite, the American author taking great pleasure in mocking the heartbreak his fans experience, he also shows his gratitude by discussing his childhood and engages in trends that remind fans why they love him.
Ali Hazelwood (@alihazelwood)
Ali Hazelwood's The Love Hypothesis is a BookTok sensation readers want adapted to screen, with the novel not just delivering enemies to lovers' romance but also a positive representation of women in STEM, including her latest release Love On The Brain.
Ali Hazelwood utilizes her TikTok to promote her books but has gained attention for her sweet personality, which is evident through the characters she writes about. Her TikTok praises other writers and shows an enormous amount of towards her fans by fostering the same important themes as in her books.
Riley Sager (@riley.sager)
Riley Sager has certainly left a lasting mark on the thriller genre and continues to give readers thrills, chills, and kills, with many of his novels being deemed daytime reads by fans.
The author ed the platform in June and treats thriller fans to quizzes where they can determine which of his books to read next and even what Disney attraction each novel would be. Riley Sager recently excited BookTok s by sharing the title and blurb of his latest release whilst also bringing to life his previous work by showcasing its haunting inspiration, making fans shudder even off the page.
Chloe Gong (@thechloegong)
Chloe Gong's The Violent Delights exploded onto TikTok, with many book lovers claiming to have devoured the novel in 24 hours as it transports readers to 1920's Shanghai for an action-packed retelling of Romeo and Juliet.
Chloe Gong has firmly cemented herself as a staple that fans want more of, but despite her fame, the author has remained humble and pokes fun at the imposter syndrome she experiences on TikTok. The author also shares clips of her dressed up in what she labels 'book-inspired fashion' that mirrors her stunning cover art, much to fans' excitement.
Tessa Bailey (authortessabailey)
Tessa Bailey's It Happened One Summer is one romance novel already being turned into a movie, and for fans of the Bellinger sisters, this is welcomed news.
Tessa Bailey has garnered a large following of romance fans who can't get enough of her feel-good novels that are as sweet as they are sultry. The author has attributed much of her fame to TikTok, with many s gushing over her writing style. She continues to be a presence on the platform, offering fans a hilarious insight into her life as well as funny spoofs that highlight where her jovial characters came from.
Colleen Hoover (@colleenhoover)
Colleen Hoover is one highly regarded author within the book world and is known for creating wholesome romances with tragic backstories, with some of her books including trigger warnings like It Ends With Us.
The anticipated sequel It Starts With Us next month is expected to break the hearts of readers further, something she teases over on her TikTok page. The queen of heartbreak romance certainly saw a boost in sales when she ed the social media platform and often posts giveaways, teasers, and reactions as seen above, where she laughs at the impact her soulful writing has on loyal CoHo fans.