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Wednesday, October 08, 2025

The best new books trending on BookTok

 
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This Month's Best New BookTok Favorites
Which of the latest buzzy books are getting the most attention on social media? We've rounded up the biggest new releases going viral on TikTok — including a #1 New York Times bestselling dark fantasy, a cleverly plotted thriller, and more!
 
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Book cover for Heart the Lover by Lily King
Sally Rooney fans: Add this to your reading list immediately
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • What happens when the effects of a complex relationship between three college students reverberate years later?
  • The acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of Writers & Lovers "has written another masterpiece" (Emma Straub)
  • "I'm in awe. A perfect literary love story" (Florence Knapp, author of The Names)
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Media mentions for Heart the Lover by Lily KingMEDIA MENTIONS:Oprah Daily, The Washington Post, Vogue, Chicago Tribune, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Alchemised by SenLinYu
The dark fantasy and instant #1 New York Times bestseller everyone is talking about
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Alchemist and healer Helena is a prisoner of war — and she's missing most of her memories. Powerful necromancer Kaine is tasked with uncovering those lost memories, but he has dark secrets of his own
  • Film rights have already sold for this hotly anticipated debut from an author with over 100,000 followers on Instagram
  • "The superb world-building and intricate plotline make this a must-read" (Kirkus Reviews)
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Media mentions for Alchemised by SenLinYuMEDIA MENTIONS:NPR, TODAY Show, Slate, Cosmopolitan, The Guardian, Rolling Stone, Paste, Variety, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for The Intruder by Freida McFadden
The global sensation behind The Housemaid delivers her most shocking page-turner yet
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Amid a hurricane, Casey finds a young girl outside her cabin window. She's alone and covered in blood — and she has a dark secret she'll kill to keep
  • "Freida McFadden demonstrates (yet again) why she is one of our most popular storytellers. Buckle up, thriller fans!" (New York Times bestselling author Jason Rekulak)
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Media mentions for The Intruder by Freida McFaddenMEDIA MENTIONS:TODAY Show, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for People Watching by Hannah Bonam-Young
A New York Times bestselling small-town romance earning glowing reviews on TikTok
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Straitlaced Prudence is in need of a change. So when adventurous Milo rolls into town, they form an unlikely friendship… and a steamy agreement!
  • Abby Jimenez and Carley Fortune adored this emotional and passionate love story
  • "Devastatingly honest and deliciously sexy. Pure Magic. I can't wait to read it again" (B.K. Borison, author of First-Time Caller)
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Media mentions for People Watching by Hannah Bonam-YoungMEDIA MENTIONS:Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal
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Book cover for Ruth by Kate Riley
Readers can't stop raving about this 'remarkable achievement' (Publishers Weekly)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Ruth lives in a devout commune in Michigan — and over time, she comes to question her regimented existence
  • Inspired by the author's own experience living in an insular religious community
  • "It claims a place on that high modern shelf next to the offbeat books of Ottessa Moshfegh, Sheila Heti, [and] Elif Batuman" (The New York Times)
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Media mentions for Ruth by Kate RileyMEDIA MENTIONS:The New Yorker, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Accomplice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
This BookTok hit is like The Office, but with fairy-tale tropes
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Accidentally the right-hand woman to a villain, Evie has to survive her job… and her feelings for her boss
  • Every book in this series has hit #1 on the New York Times bestsellers list!
  • "Maehrer delivers exactly what her legion of fans will be looking for: plenty of shocking twists and of course, her signature humor" (Publishers Weekly)
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Media mentions for Accomplice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole MaehrerMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Reactor, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for Wolf Bells by Leni Zumas
A charming found-family story that's delighting readers everywhere
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Welcome to The House, a unique group home for eccentric residents from all different walks of life. But when two young children in need of help appear at their door, everything could change…
  • Fredrik Backman fans shouldn't miss this quirky, heartwarming read
  • "Zumas's compassion shines through… This novel strikes just the right notes" (The Washington Post)
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Media mentions for Wolf Bells by Leni ZumasMEDIA MENTIONS:People, The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Play Nice by Rachel Harrison
A devilishly fun New York Times bestseller from a fan-favorite author
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "Harrison is my horror queen, and this book is her best yet" (Ashley Winstead)
  • After their mother dies, influencer Clio and her sisters inherit their childhood home — which their mother always claimed was haunted. As Clio fixes it up to sell, she realizes her mother may have been right after all…
  • With "chills, thrills, and twists that will linger with readers long after it's over" (Library Journal starred review)
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Media mentions for Play Nice by Rachel HarrisonMEDIA MENTIONS:Book of the Month, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Reactor, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for Too Old for This by Samantha Downing
Social media is buzzing over this 'twisty, clever, and wildly entertaining' thriller (Darby Kane)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A geriatric former serial killer comes out of retirement to guard a secret worthy of murder. But how far will Lottie Jones go to protect the new life she's built for herself?
  • The author of My Lovely Wife delivers a propulsive and darkly humorous page-turner
  • "This is Downing at her best… The perfect recommendation for someone looking for something different and extremely entertaining" (Booklist starred review)
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Media mentions for Too Old for This by Samantha DowningMEDIA MENTIONS:People, San Francisco Chronicle, New York Post, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage
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Book cover for Mate by Ali Hazelwood
The beloved author of Bride and The Love Hypothesis pens a paranormal romance with bite
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Half human and half Were, Serena is cast aside by her pack and targeted by dangerous enemies. She has no choice to turn to Koen, alpha of the Northwest pack — who won't let anything happen to his mate
  • Features a twist-filled plot, humorous banter, and plenty of spice
  • "Ali Hazelwood is a romance powerhouse, and she's put me firmly back in my werewolf era" (Hannah Grace, author of Icebreaker)
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Media mentions for Mate by Ali HazelwoodMEDIA MENTIONS:Harper's Bazaar, Bustle, Parade, Publishers Weekly
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