A young girl cursed to live forever, Greek mythology reimagined, life-saving time-travel, and so much more. We’ve scoured this corner of social media and compiled a list of our favourite trending titles. So sit back, press play, and escape your world for a while with the most popular books on BookTok.
What is BookTok?
In a corner of TikTok book lovers passionately express their appreciation for everything literature. The Booktok hashtag is bursting with millions of videos on lovingly curated book collections and reviews of must-read works, but most importantly, BookTok has become the place for book recommendations. Genres span from romance through to horror and some authors even gain viral popularity for their specific writing style. Reviews and recommendations are often based on visceral emotional reactions resulting in titles trending
across the platform and landing some on prestigious international bestseller lists. These BookTok recommendations have become a reliable guide for book lovers everywhere. Read on to discover these hotly tipped stories on Audible.
Get ready to discover your new audiobook obsessions!
These are the top trending BookTok books in audio form that have people raving on TikTok.
Notes on an Execution has made waves on BookTok for its highly compelling storyline and unique take on crime fiction. As a convicted serial killer awaits his execution, his life story gets recounted through the eyes of the women who shaped his life and were affected by his heinous crimes. Author Danya Kukafka keeps listeners captivated from beginning to end with thrilling suspense and, most surprisingly, breathtaking empathy for the violent man. This
highly-acclaimed best seller is one of the most buzzed-about books of 2022 and is a must-listen.
Octavia E. Butler became the first Black woman to publish a science fiction novel with the awe-inspiring Kindred. Now, years after its first publication, it is again captivating audiences with its powerful combination of slave memoir, romance, and a fantastical take on a horrific historical time. When Dana finds herself propelled into pre-Civil War Maryland from her life in 1976 California, she quickly realizes that her existence is in the balance. Thrillingly entertaining and movingly eye-opening, Kindred will leave listeners spellbound from beginning to end.
The Mountain Is You, written by Brianna Wiest, has made waves across TikTok and other social media platforms for its revolutionary take on personal development and emotional intelligence. This audiobook takes listeners on a journey of self-reflection unlike any other. Limiting beliefs, dysfunctional habits and behaviours all have a root cause that requires internal work to defeat them. The Mountain Is You allows listeners to take stock of the root causes and traumas that hold them back. It provides them with the tools to become their best versions. This audiobook is essential for anyone wanting to reach their highest potential.
A Gentle Reminder is like a soothing salve for the heart and has captivated BookTok fans worldwide. Author Bianca Sparacino captures all of the nuances of life in this beautifully
written audiobook that holds the words everyone needs to hear at every stage of life. Whether finding your way back to yourself, nursing a broken heart, or simply reflecting on all your growth, this audiobook should live in everyone’s book lists. Full of peace and empowerment, this will soothe your soul every minute of the way.
The Overstory is an audiobook full of mystery, thrilling suspense and fantastical imagery that will stay with listeners long after its conclusion. Tremendously talented author Richard Powers interweaves the worlds of science fiction and human connection in this audiobook. It follows a group of unlikely people tasked with saving an invisible but critical part of our world. This is
the perfect listen for anyone craving some incredibly written adventure full of stunning imagery and stirring metaphors that will leave a lasting impression.
Things We Never Got Over has taken BookTok by storm and is an ideal listen for fans of romantic comedies with a twist. Naomi and Knox are an unlikely pairing. Knox is a grumpy bad boy set in his bachelor ways. Naomi is a young woman running from her old life only to find herself in an even bigger bind. They are an unlikely pairing. When Naomi's life crashes and burns epically, their lives are permanently and dangerously intertwined, and the usual romance tropes are thrown out the window in the best way. This audiobook by Lucy Score
is a title you'll return to over and over.
New York Times best-selling author Colleen Hoover has cemented herself as one of the favourite authors on BookTok, with multiple titles going viral. It Ends With Us has garnered a large following for its heartbreaking and daring take on new love and the first loves that never truly leave us. Listeners rave about Colleen Hoover’s ability to make them cry, rage, and hope. Her wonderfully crafted characters and plot twists keep listeners glued to her every
word. It Ends With Us is one audiobook listeners will not want to miss.
Daisy Jones & The Six, written by Taylor Jenkins Reid, is a dazzling throwback to the world of 1970s rock ‘n’ roll, and BookTok cannot get enough. A rock band on a dizzying ascent to fame, their enigmatic singer, and their mystifying breakup get dissected in this novel that feels more like a documentary than a work of fiction. The exquisite narration brings this gripping story to life with multiple narrators and original music that takes listeners on a
wild ride of emotions they won't soon forget.
BookTok loves a great romance novel, and this delightfully charming audiobook written by Ali Hazelwood is no exception. The Love Hypothesis encompasses all the things that make romance a beloved genre. When Olive sets out to convince her best friend that she is in a happy relationship, she finds herself stuck in an experiment full of unforeseen consequences of the best kind. Filled with academic prowess that sets it apart from audiobooks full of cliched romance tropes, Olive and Adam's journey will have listeners giddy with anticipation until the very end.
What would you do if you could see five years into your future? For the methodical Dannie Kohan, this vision was not in her plan. She had it all beautifully and perfectly figured out. So
why is this vision so different than it should be? In Five Years has taken listeners by storm, and author Rebecca Serle's ability to write a truly unforgettable love story has made this audiobook a New York Times best seller. Listeners searching for a story that will leave them full of pleasant surprises should look no further than In Five Years.
Perhaps one of the most viral titles on this list, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is a hauntingly beautiful story about one young girl's quest to live a meaningful life. Addie LaRue is cursed to live forever, but that doesn't mean she will allow her secret life to go unnoticed. When after 300 years of life, she meets someone who remembers her, nothing will ever be the same. Author V. E. Schwab leaves listeners captivated with this epic story and characters.
A Little Life is a staple among BookTok posts for its ability to move and challenge anyone who comes across it. This coming-of-age audiobook is, at times, a beautiful but unsettling examination of the limits of human endurance and the intricacies of heartbreak and friendship. TikTok users often comment on the transformative nature of this audiobook written by Hanya Yanagihara and are left transfixed by its content long after its conclusion. This is one audiobook best enjoyed after taking heed of trigger warnings.
You've Reached Sam has become a massive hit among young adult audiences on BookTok for its heart-tugging storyline and impeccably written characters. When teenage Julie Clarke suddenly loses her first love, Sam, her life is consumed by trying to forget him. That is until she gets a second chance to connect with Sam, and while it is a second chance at a proper farewell, letting him go becomes impossible. Written by Dustin Thao, this audiobook is filled with captivating teenage angst that will leave listeners unable to press pause.
Normal People, written by Sally Rooney, has become one of the most critically acclaimed novels of the past decade. Garnering a cult-like following on TikTok, this audiobook is a touching look at friendship and love and how sometimes, both become inescapable forces. When two people from the same small town find themselves inexplicably but magnetically drawn to one another, their lives become dependent on one another, no matter how hard they try to stop it. The result is a captivating listen that demands to be binged in one sitting.
This instant New York Times best seller has appeared in multiple prestigious 'best books' lists and has left BookTok reeling with its timely and relatable storyline. When Emira and the woman she babysits for, Alix, find their personal lives upended by a chance encounter at a grocery store, both women must grapple with the realities of what they know about themselves and each other. Such a Fun Age, written by Kiley Reid, is an eye-opening look at the intricacies of race, privilege, and the complicated world of transactional relationships.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, written by Taylor Jenkins Reid, has secured its place as one of the most buzzed-about novels on BookTok, especially for the LGBTQ+ community. When Evelyn, an Old Hollywood icon who has withdrawn from the public eye, sits down with a young journalist to tell her heartbreaking story, their lives are set on a collision course that will leave them forever linked to one another. This audiobook is best enjoyed with little to no
spoiler alerts and will leave listeners breathless with an appreciation for its dazzling characters.
The Silent Patient is a piece of psychologically suspenseful art that has taken the literary world by storm. When a famous artist that seemingly has it all mysteriously murders her husband, her motives become the subject of much speculation and her silence a piercing enigma. The psychotherapist that has waited a long time to work with her soon finds himself consumed with his quest to uncover the truth. Written by Alex Michaelides, this is one audiobook that will keep listeners riveted with breathless anticipation until the end.
Written by Sarah J. Maas, A Court of Thorns and Roses is the first title in a series of the same name. The series has become a viral favourite of those in the literary corner of TikTok for its riveting science fiction, adventure, and romance tropes that have mesmerized listeners. When faeries capture a young huntress for a crime she unwittingly commits, she suddenly finds her world filled with beauty, danger, and wild desire. A Court of Thorns and Roses transports listeners to a dazzling world of adventure where fantasy meets reality.
The Midnight Library has captivated listeners with its mesmerizing storyline and beautifully introspective message. Nora Seed gets the chance to go back and fix all of the moments
in her life she regrets with the help of a library filled with magical books. She soon finds that there is a price to pay for piecing together her perfect life. Full of life lessons and alternate timelines, author Matt Haig creates a world full of wonder and mystery that will leave listeners forever changed.
Every Summer After, written by Carley Fortune, is a deliciously romantic coming-of-age story with listeners falling in love all over BookTok. Percy and Sam were supposed to end up together, but when Percy makes a life-altering decision, the trajectory of their love story gets blown off course. After six years apart, one fateful weekend will remind them that some loves are too strong to run away from forever. Every Summer After will take listeners on a journey of true love and its indelible marks on our lives.
The Song of Achilles was arguably one of the first viral books on social media. Written by Madeline Miller, this audiobook has amassed a cult following for its moving story of love and
devotion and dazzling immersion into the world of Greek mythology. When the worlds of an exiled young prince and the beautiful son of a goddess collide, the Fates will test their bond beyond imagination and require them to make an earth-shattering sacrifice. This breathtaking look at the relationship between these two figures will leave listeners heartbroken and enthralled in the best ways.
Fans of the dark academia fantasy, The Atlas Six, have flooded the hashtag with millions of videos dedicated to their love for its wildly unique and captivating storyline. This audiobook is the first instalment in a three-part series about the Alexandrian Society, the wardens of ancient knowledge and magical academicians. Only the most talented magicians will be initiated into the Atlas Six, and the selection journey is full of magnificent challenges. Author Olivie Blake takes listeners on a wildly fantastical ride of magic and impossibility that will leave them breathless.
Author Tessa Bailey is a staple of BookTok, and with It Happened One Summer, she has once again taken the platform by storm. When a Hollywood socialite gets banished to a small beach town, she is confronted with a surprising and dizzying attraction to a local who could not be more different from her. The result is a refreshingly sweet and passionate story with all the hallmarks of a romantic comedy classic. Listeners looking for a heartwarming and spicy listen that will have them on the edge of their seats, look no further than It Happened One Summer.
The Hating Game, written by Sally Thorne, has garnered a lot of fans for its steamy and entertaining storyline. When office rivals Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman set out to
constantly overtake each other and take the lead as the top employee, they could have never imagined it would lead them into a be-all and end-all connection. But can they trust each other? The Hating Game is an audiobook that will have listeners weak at the knees with sultry anticipation at what happens next with Lucy and Joshua.
Fans of the achingly moving The Song of Achilles now have another epic tale for which to fall head over heels. Author Madeline Miller has done it again with Circe, the pause-resistant story about the magical daughter of powerful gods. The stunning imagery and mythology will leave listeners spellbound from the opening scenes and long after the last chapter. In a world ruled by powerful men, Circe is a force of womanhood that surpasses all boundaries and is a magnificent listen that you'll want to devour in one sitting.
Good Girl, Bad Blood is the second instalment in the internationally best-selling young adult series, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, written by Holly Jackson. This audiobook has captivated crime and mystery fans from the first title for its suspenseful plots and expert storytelling. Compelling and addictive, this new story is full of small-town secrets and thrilling investigations with twists and turns that keep listeners guessing until the end. This is one series listeners will not want to pass over.
The young adult series Grisha is a science fiction lover’s dream come true. In the first instalment of the series written by Leigh Bardugo, Shadow and Bone, listeners meet Alina
Starkov, a refugee of the once powerful nation of Ravka. Now war-torn by dark forces, Ravka’s fate lies in the hands of the young Alina and a superpower she never knew she possessed. Full of stunning imagery, Shadow and Bone will immerse listeners in a fantastical world that will capture their imaginations and leave them enthralled from the first instalment to the last.
Six of Crows is the first instalment in a young adult series of the same name written by Leigh Bardugo. This New York Times best seller story is full of thrilling suspense, sci-fi, and mystery. Kaz Brekker, a criminal mastermind, stumbles upon an opportunity to make more money than he could ever need, but he will not be able to pull off the heist alone. That leads him to team up with an unlikely group of misfits who attempt to achieve the impossible and possibly save the world. This audiobook will keep listeners on the edge of their seats.
The Unhoneymooners is a light-hearted, charmingly entertaining listen that feels like a breath of fresh air. When chronically single and unlucky Olive gets thrust into an all-expenses paid trip to paradise with her nemesis Ethan, her luck seems to be at an all-time low. The result is a trip full of complicated ruses and maybe even some much-welcomed reprieve from a lifetime of bad luck. Writing duo Christina Lauren transports listeners to a world of hilarity and romance, making this audiobook a perfect beach vacation listen.
This New York Times best seller and TikTok sensation has captured the hearts of listeners for its magnificently entertaining love story. The Spanish Love Deception, by author Elena Armas, is a fake date gone right tale of push and pull that keeps listeners on the edge of their seats with anticipation. When Catalina Martín accepts help from her intolerable co-worker Aaron Blackford to attend her sister's wedding in Spain as her fake boyfriend, she realizes he isn't as awful as she once thought. The Spanish Love Deception is everything listeners could want from a feel-good romance.
Red, White & Royal Blue has not only gone viral on BookTok but has been named the best book of the year by numerous prestigious publications. The warm-hearted LGBTQ+ love story, written by Casey McQuiston, is absorbing and hopeful in the best ways. When America's First Son and the Prince of Wales' rivalry turns into an international scandal, their handlers devise a plan to fool the tabloids and douse out any strained relationships between the two countries. The resulting connection between the unlikely pair is the stuff of powerful
and effervescent love stories.
BookTok users are not immune to the magic that author Emily Henry weaves into her stories. Beach Read is no exception. An instant best seller, this is a dazzling multifaceted love story that takes listeners on a journey of heartbreak and soul-reviving love. January Andrews and
Augustus Everett are polar opposite authors wrestling with their demons. But when a writing challenge forces them to see each other in a new light, their lives begin to change, and so does their electrifying connection. Listeners will find that this dazzling audiobook is a perfect Beach Read.
The heart-wrenching yet uplifting They Both Die at the End, written by Adam Silvera, has captured the hearts of audiobook listeners and critics alike. Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio are looking for a friend to live out their last day on earth in epic fashion. Their last great adventure begins when they meet through an app dedicated to connecting people on their last day of living. This audiobook is a reminder that nothing worth having comes without suffering and is a masterpiece of literature that will leave a permanent mark on all who listen.
Verity is another masterpiece written by the immensely talented Colleen Hoover. When a struggling author accepts the assignment of a lifetime, her life is turned upside down when she uncovers a trove of horrifying and life-altering secrets. Will she share these secrets to gain the loyalty and trust of the one who could be torn apart by them? This sultry and hair-raising tale full of twists and turns is all-consuming and needs to be heard to be believed. Listeners will be left enthralled by this fascinating tale.
The BookTok community raved about the first instalment of Holly Black’s The Folk of the Air fantasy series, which has been a hit among young adult audiences. The Cruel Prince follows the story of Jude Duarte, a mortal girl caught in a dangerous web of royal faerie intrigue. Jude’s parents were murdered when she was seven years old. She and her two sisters were taken to live in a world of Faerie. Jude gets tormented by the Faerie royalty for being mortal. The fey despises humans, especially Prince Cardan, the wicked and charming son of the
High King. Listeners will instantly get lost in Holly Black’s world of magic and romance as they discover Jude’s fate.
We Were Liars is a stunning suspense listen from New York Times best-selling author E. Lockhart. This audiobook is the first title from the series of the same name. Full of perplexing twists and turns, We Were Liars follows the story of the seemingly perfect Sinclair family who appears to have it all: wealth, looks and summers spent on a private island. But not every summer on the island is the same. During her fifteenth summer there, something happens to Cadence Sinclair Eastman, the eldest grandchild of the super-rich Harris Sinclair. The four 'Liars' (Cadence, Johnny, Gat and Mirren) re-emerge two years later, resulting in Cadence remembering the incident. A sinister story unravels in this audiobook about privilege, racism and generational wealth.
Alice Oseman’s short romance novella has gained much traction on BookTok, for a good reason. Nick and Charlie are loveable characters, and this audiobook will have you feeling all the emotions of the characters experienced in this stunning queer love story. They’re the perfect couple who are destined to be together forever. But as Nick prepares to leave for university and Charlie stays in Sixth Form, the couple questions whether their love is strong enough to survive apart. Huw Parmenter and Sam Newton’s compelling performances bring the heartfelt story of Nick and Charlie to life, making you laugh and cry in the process.
Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins has become a household name to fiction and film fans worldwide. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes kicks off the beginning of the 10th annual Hunger Games. In this dystopian sci-fi fantasy, 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow is preparing for his one shot at glory as a mentor in the Games. The once-mighty house of Snow's fate hangs on the slim chance that Coriolanus will be able to outsmart his fellow students to mentor the winning tribute. The odds are against him. Will his campaign end in failure or victory? Hit play on this gripping title that captured the hearts of the BookTok community to find out.
