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An Inside Look at TikTok’s First Ever ‘Booktok Book Fair’ in Los Angeles with Harper Collins
When TikTok invites you to a book fair with less than 24 hour notice…you just GO!
Reading Fantasy & Making ‘Frens’ with Fantasy Booktok Creator and Publisher, Zoranne Host
If you’ve spent any time on Fantasy Booktok, you’ve probably seen Zoranne come across your FYP with “Another week! Another reading update!”. About a year-and-a-half ago, she decided to go all in on being a full time bookish content creator, and left her hospital desk job for a world of swords, quests, and fantastical tales.
Romantasy Book Lovers IRL: Our ‘Crescent City 3, House of Flame & Shadow’ Reading Retreat in Austin, Texas
If you’ve been thinking of meeting up with your book friends IRL, here’s the perfect inspiration for you…
An Ode to Books We’ll Probably Never See: The Future Library Project
This might be one of the coolest bookish things I’ve discovered in a long time (thanks to this TikTok, which then took me down a literary rabbit hole).
The LOTR Creators You Should be Following on TikTok, or ‘Tolkientok’
Now, there are some people, like myself, who do create LOTR content on a somewhat regular basis, but the Creators I’ve mentioned below, post almost exclusively about Tolkien, LOTR, and Middle-earth.
Kick off 2023 with a Buddy Read: Brandon Sanderson’s ‘Mistborn’ Trilogy + A New Book Community to Meet Fellow Bookworms
I’ve never been a book club girlie. For me, they’ve always felt like homework, and who wants more of that?! No one. So I’ve put off hosting a book club with my book community. However…
Book Recs: Winter Reads our Bookish Community Loves
Last week I asked the community to share some of their favorite winter reads they seem to reach for each year. Here’s what you answered…
Meet Tom Ayling: on Living a Literary Life + the Rare Bookselling World
This week’s creator interview is with Tom Ayling, a rare and antiquarian bookseller based in the UK, working for Jonkers Rare Books. And don’t tell his friends, but he’s also a prolific storyteller on Booktok.
Meet Taythelostbard: the Electrician Turned Voice Actor Bringing our Book Boyfriends to Life
Tay Knox has a voice that makes the women (and men) of Booktok swoon. So much so, he’s already got three audiobook narrations in the works. I sat down with Tay and chatted about his life story…
Meet Claire, the Cosplayer Artist with a Creative Soul of Pure Gold
Like a number of 90s kids, trained actor and talented cosplayer Claire Koleske, known online as Shakespeareandme, credits Wishbone for her desire to read at a young age.
Windermere Wands: Meet the Wandmaker Bringing Joy to People with His Magical Creations
What happens when a talented woodworker who’s also a fan of the Wizarding World decides to start making custom wands? A real-life Ollivander, at your service.
7 Audiobook Narrators You Should be Following on TikTok
If you like BTS videos of a unique job, or you just want to listen to people with fantastic voices, these are the audiobook narrators I’d recommend checking out.
Meet Angie: How the Booktok Community Changed this Travel Blogger’s Life
Get to know Angie, aka thebiglittlelibrary on Booktok + Bookstagram. We chat all things books, what makes great reviews, and how this Community has changed us for the better.
All the Best Highlights You Can’t Miss From TorCon2022’s Afternoon Author Panel
If you didn’t get a chance to attend #TorCon2022, I’ve gathered the highlights, incredible insights from some of our favorite and upcoming debut authors, as well as some unexpected answers.
Meet the Baker Creating Bookish-themed Macarons for Some of Our Favorite Stories
When you stumble across a Booktoker who reads some of your favorite books, and then creates your favorite finicky French cookies custom-themed around them…you know she’s someone worth getting to know.
13 Home Libraries, Cozy Reading Spots, and Outdoor Oases to Be Inspired By
Do you ever scroll social media searching for interior inspo for your home library? Well I decided to do some daydreaming of the perfect reading spot via all of you.