15 Best BookTok-Recommended Books to Read in 2023

In the latest from TikTok darling Tessa Bailey (and GH+ Reads pick), we meet Hallie Welch who carried a torch for Julian Vos in high school. Years later, he returns to their small Napa town to write a novel, and she's hired to landscape his family's property. But their opposite personalities clash despite Hallie's (now all-grown-up) crush. When she decides to leave him a "secret admirer" note, things get a little interesting.

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Booktok loves YA, but it's not just for teens and tweens. This quick, heart-stomping LGBTQ+ read follows two people who meet on the day they've been informed they're going to die via an app that exists to match people up for just that purpose. Pro-tip: Grab a box of tissues first. You're gonna need 'em.

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Lily's got a lot going for her. She's graduated, moved to Boston from her small Maine hometown and even got her own business off the ground. She's even got sparks flying with Ryle, a neurosurgeon. But then her first love, Atlas Corrigan comes back into the picture, and she's got to figure out how far she'll go for love. If you're the last person on the planet who still hasn't read this one, what are you waiting for?

McQuiston kills it on BookTok, and it's easy to see why: Their frenemies tropes, steamy-but-not-excessive romance and original plots make all of their books a sure bet. In this smash hit, the Prince of Wales falling in love with America's First Son and the rest is not what you'd call white-glove diplomacy.

Fantasy lovers may already have come across the hugely popular Shadow and Bone series, but if not, you won't want to miss it. It's all about a young woman who discovers she has dormant magical powers, which sets her off on an adventure of epic proportions.

The jury's still out on whether the legions of people taking selfies with it have actually read this challenging novel, or just want to look smart on the 'gram. It's an epic, lyrical exploration of love and friendship that goes to both staggering depths and soaring heights. It's not an easy read, but it is a worthwhile one.

For those who are always wondering what might have been, imagine there's a library containing books about every possible version of your life. And then imagine you can visit and see for yourself how things might have turned out differently. That's what happens to the main character in this fantastic novel that might help you fall in love with libraries all over again.

Even though it's a little spendy, we recommend you get the boxed set of this emotionally devastating, enemies-to-lovers fantasy series so you can tear right through them all in one literary weekend. Clear your schedule, you're going to Prythian.

Calling all mythology and history buffs: This adaptation of Homer's "Iliad" as told from the perspective of Patroclus will tug at your heartstrings, whether you know the original story or not.

Imagine you can live forever, but nobody can remember you. Sounds lonely, right? That's what happens to the main character in this gripping novel, until one day centuries into her cursed existence, someone remembers her.

What happens when you go into business with one of your closest friends and that venture's success calls everything else into question? This absorbing novel about two people who make hard choices that reverberate across decades will remind you of some real-life success stories, but in a completely original way.

When debutante Noemi receives a letter from her cousin begging for help, she jets off to a remote estate in the Mexican countryside to see what's what. But as she tries to find out the truth about her cousin and what's going on, she becomes increasingly wary of the house and its residents alike. Do not even think about reading this creepy thriller with the lights off.

No beach bag is complete without a poolside read inside, and Henry's one of the queens of the genre. This charming will-they-won't-they about a cutthroat literary agent and her nemesis, a moody editor is perfect for whatever your summer has in store.

In this magical twist on dark academia, six magicians must compete for membership in the powerful and prestigious Alexandrian Society. And if they have to make enemies out of their allies to get in, then so be it. For anyone who's looking for an edgier take on Hogwarts, this one fits the bill.

Radio show host Kiki is an expert at helping her fellow ladies avoid heartbreak, which is why she's totally caught off guard when she kisses noted player Malakai — after she bad-mouths him on the air, no less. To try and save their reputations (and her show), the two decide to fake a relationship. Will the ruse lead to real love? You'll have to read to find out.