From book reviews and recommendations, to poetry and cosplay, #BookTok brings together creators, authors, and book lovers across the world through a shared passion for reading. As one of our most thriving communities on TikTok with over 32 million creations to date, #BookTok has not only helped inspire a new generation of literature fans, but continues to transform the publishing world by reigniting a love of books, propelling the careers of new authors and driving book sales.

So forget Hot Girl Summer. This year, it's all about #BookTok Summer! We're excited to announce a programme of activity taking place over the Summer for book lovers to celebrate reading like never before, whether you are sharing your favourite book recommendation on TikTok, heading to the Hay Festival or supporting your local library.

From #Romantasy to #BlackBookTok, TikTok continues to enable new genres, authors and books to be uniquely discovered and has supercharged their success; which is why we are thrilled to announce the return of the TikTok Book Awards in 2024 and the longlist of nominations.

Finally, for the third year running, TikTok will be partnering with Hay Festival, the world’s leading arts and literary festival. As their official Digital Media Partner, we'll be bringing the magic of Hay-on-Wye to the global #BookTok community.

The TikTok Book Awards UK and Ireland are back!

The TikTok Book Awards will once again recognise the BookTok community's favourite authors, books and creators in Ireland & the UK.

This year, we're also introducing an International Book of the Year category to spotlight the amazing international authors who have been making their mark on the #BookTok community and BookTok Breakthrough Author, to recognise some of the remarkable writing talent who have embraced TikTok throughout their writing journey.

Introducing the TikTok Book Awards UK & Ireland longlist

📚 BookTok Creator Of The Year 🏆

@maisie_matilda, @abbysbooks, @zairambles, @anexwilson, @irishfella.exe, @billreads, @cultofbooks, @literaryfling

⭐ Rising Star - BookTok Creator Of The Year📖

@greendragonbooknooks, @booksonthebedside, @bookish.punk, @booksarebrainfood, @fictionalfates, @colinjmccracken, @jpreads6, @steffyreads

📚 International Book Of The Year 🌍

Yellowface by Rebecca F Kuang, Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, Holly by Stephen King

House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J Maas, King Of Greed by Ana Huang, A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal, Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare, Chain Gang All Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

📖 Irish & British Book Of The Year📚

The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue, None Of This Is True by Lisa Jewell, Wildfire by Hannah Grace, Gwen & Art Are Not In Love by Lex Croucher, Faebound by Saara El-Arifi, Good Material by Dolly Alderton, Small Worlds by Caleb Azumah Nelson, The Principle of Moments by Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson

📚 BookTok Breakthrough Author Of The Year🖌️

Stuart James, Ben Alderson, Adam Beswick, M. A. Knights, Caden Armstrong, Talia Hibbert

Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti, Claire Wright

👜 Indie Bookshop Of The Year 📖

Kenny's Bookshop, Imaginarium Books, Gay Pride Shop, The Book Shop By The Sea, The Little Bookshop, House of Books & Friends, Maldon Books, Edinbookshop

The longlist of nominees has been curated based on #BookTok data and community contributions. This longlist will be reviewed by our judging panel of industry experts, BookTok creators and famous faces, including previous winner Eden Victoria alongside Jack Edwards, CEO of the Publishers Association Dan Conway, Editor of The Bookseller Philip Jones, Black British Book Festival CEO & Founder Selina Brown and authors Samantha Shannon and Sara Cox.

The final winners of a prestigious TikTok Book Award will of course be decided by the TikTok community* in Ireland and the UK, through an in-app vote that will go live in July, with all winners being crowned at the end of the month.

Please view all Book Awards T&Cs here.

Bringing #BookTok to the Hay Festival for the third year running

TikTok will once again be the official Digital Media Partner to the Hay Festival, the world’s leading arts and literary festival, for the 37th spring edition in Hay-on-Wye.

To get involved, simply follow the official @hayfestival TikTok account or check at the Hay Festival hub, for some of the best and brightest discussions from Hay Festival, behind-the-scenes content and exclusive interviews with authors, as through TikTok, literature fans globally will be able access this iconic festival.

TikTok will also be hosting a free #BookTok panel, featuring TikTok creators @bcemercer and @cultofbooks alongside industry experts. They will discuss how the TikTok community shares their passion for books with millions and some of the famous tropes and trends that are impacting the publishing world in the process.

New to TikTok and want to explore #BookTok? Getting involved couldn’t be easier, simply download the app for free via the Apple App Store, Google Play or Amazon.

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