What’s Trending on BookTok & Bookstagram in 2025?
I still remember scrolling through TikTok one night and stumbling upon an aesthetic stack of books glowing under fairy lights — a mix of fantasy, romance, and dark academia. That’s when I knew BookTok and Bookstagram were reshaping what we read and how we share it.
In 2025, the book world is buzzing with emotionally rich plots, fantasy sagas, relatable Indian voices, and everything in between. Whether you’re deep into aesthetic feeds or TikTok reading rants, here are the books taking over your social media feed — and your TBR.
Viral BookTok Reads You Can’t Miss
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
Part three of the Empyrean series, this dragon-fueled romantasy delivers intense action and heart-wrenching emotion. TikTok readers are obsessed with Violet and Xaden — again.
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
The Hunger Games prequel set decades before Katniss brings back the haunting dystopia. With fan edits flooding BookTok, this one’s sparking serious nostalgia.
Powerless by Lauren Roberts
Enemies-to-lovers with powers? Yes, please. The morally grey characters and plot twists make this a top YA romantasy hit of 2025.
Bookstagram’s Aesthetic Darlings
The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake
Dark academia is thriving again. Readers are swooning over secret societies and morally grey magicians. Perfect for moody flat-lays.
The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong
Poetic, raw, and introspective — Vuong’s latest is making waves on Instagram with quotes that demand to be highlighted and shared.
Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix
Vintage horror with feminist undertones. This one is Bookstagram gold for its eerie cover and discussion-worthy themes.
Indian Authors Going Viral in 2025
BookTok is global, and Indian authors are having their moment.
The Women Who Forgot to Invent Facebook by Nisha Susan
Sharp, witty, and deeply relevant — this short story collection has become a quiet BookTok sensation for those seeking layered Indian storytelling.
Everything the Light Touches by Janice Pariat
A lyrical, multi-timeline novel that Indian Bookstagrammers are raving about. It’s thoughtful, poetic, and perfect for annotation-lovers.
The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff
Dark comedy meets women’s empowerment. TikTok users can’t get enough of this rebellious tale set in rural India.
Tomb of Sand by Geetanjali Shree
The first Hindi novel to win the International Booker Prize. Readers are finally discovering this gem thanks to #translatedfiction trends.
Why These Books Go Viral
So why do some books catch fire on TikTok or Instagram?
Aesthetic appeal – Covers and page layouts matter more than ever.
Relatable or powerful themes – Identity, trauma, love, and empowerment dominate.
Community-driven hype – Once a few creators love it, it spreads like wildfire.
And let’s not forget: romantasy and dark academia are still dominating 2025.
Ready to Join the Trend?
If you haven’t dived into any of these, pick your poison — dragons, dystopia, or dark magic. And while you’re at it, don’t miss best summer books of 2025:
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Final Thoughts
From Indian literary brilliance to BookTok’s favorite dragons, 2025’s reads are more diverse and exciting than ever. I love how these platforms are helping both debut and seasoned authors get the love they deserve.
Now tell me — which trending book is sitting on your shelf or wishlist? Drop it in the comments or tag me on Bookstagram at @booknation.bn
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