If you have a question or are looking for a recommendation, where do you go? Not your friends, no. The internet, of course! And if you're a reader, then you've probably found the bookish spaces of booktok or bookstagram or bookTube at least once. You might already have your favorite "bookfluencer" you trust but expand your circle by checking out one of the personalities on this list.
Nicola - @bookedupandbusy on TikTok and Instagram. Nicola is a London-based creator who reads across many genres. Following Nicola is a great way to broaden your reading list because she picks books that do not always make it to the mainstream. She also does great round-up posts and lets her followers see the behind-the-scenes aspect of being a content creator.
Keisha - @theblerdlibrary on Instagram, Threads, and YouTube. You can also find more in-depth reviews and extra content on Keisha's website, theblerdlibrary.com. The Blerd Library is a great place to go for all your comics and speculative fiction recommendations. Keisha also dips into lifestyle posts about organization and fashion.
Lasha - @booksbylasha on Tiktok, but he also has a book club. Booksbylasha is a pretty straightforward book reviewer, although he throws in some funny videos every once in a while. His videos are great because he talks about being reluctant to get into reading and how his journey as a reader is progressing. He reads a lot of classic literature but also reads books by Stephen King and other modern authors. His video about AI authors is a must-watch!
Niah - @novelniah on Tiktok, Instagram, and Threads. Niah is a great content reader because she keeps it real with her viewers. Not that these other creators don't, but she openly discusses reading slumps and other struggles that she has even though she enjoys reading. Niah reads a lot of romance, fantasy, and other books that make it to the top of the must-read lists.
Ashley - @ashleykimchireads on TikTok, Instagram, and Fable. Ashley is a content creator from sunny California, so give her a follow if you also enjoy that SoCal lifestyle content. She reads mostly contemporary romance and literary fiction but will dip her toes into the romantasy world as well. Ashley covers other pop culture topics like movies and tv too, so there's no time to get bored with the videos she produces. (Do not follow her if you find hand gestures annoying 🤗)
Hopefully, one of these creators speaks to you! In this day and age of everybody trying to keep up with every piece of media, it's nice to venture out and discover something new every once in a while. Get out there and read on!
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