Welcome to BookTok Trends 2025, where reading gets fashionable, comfortable, and just a bit of online fame. If you've spent even five minutes on TikTok's book side, you've seen the reach of this immense community. From busting at the seams and an offbeat book into the fame stratosphere to viral hidden gems, you made your accessories this week's new book stacks. BookTok is changing how and what we read—and we are encouraging others to do it, too.
Not that it wasn't before, but BookTok is so much more than book recommendations. It's 2025, ladies and gents. BookTok is now categorizing the inspiration of aesthetic reading set-ups, promoting gadgets that combine function (reading) with fun, and unfurling any/all accessories that make every chapter photo-worthy for Instagram. You could be reading 365 Back-to-Back Reading BookTok Romance or completing a list from the BookTok Fantasy recommendations; these tools will surely enhance or inspire you.
What's trending on BookTok right now? Here are some of the cutest, most innovative, and most adoring reading accessories that belong (just as much) in your life as they do (a lot) in your social feed.
Before we get carried away with accessories, let's define BookTok's meaning for the uninitiated.
BookTok is a sub-community of TikTok made up of readers and authors sharing their book hauls, reactions, book reviews, and memes. What started as a niche space for book lovers has exploded worldwide, driving sales and bringing backlist titles out of the deepest recesses of obscurity and into the mainstream. As of 2025, BookTok is still prevalent, but it is much more than just books. It's the whole vibe.
From cozy lighting to annotating kits, BookTokers are packaging full-blown experiences surrounding reading. Enter: BookTok Trends 2025, an upcoming era of accessories that will make your books look as magical as they feel.
One of the most popular BookTok trends of 2025 is ambient book lighting. Readers are no longer satisfied with basic lamps; they purchase aesthetic, TikTok-approved lighting.
These gadgets are more than just lighting; they are mood-setting. Dramatic, cinematic lighting makes the experience of getting lost in BookTok romance books or going on a quest to slay a dragon feel even more real.
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One trend that's truly trending on BookTok is annotating books like a pro. In 2025, annotation isn’t just a study method — it's a personal, emotional, even artistic act.
What’s in a viral annotation kit?
Creators now showcase their annotated pages in aesthetic flat lays, making annotation part of the art form. This is particularly popular with those reading intense BookTok romance books or emotionally charged fantasy sagas.
In 2025, readers will carve out dedicated “book nooks” in their homes—small, themed corners that look like Pinterest exploded.
Top BookTok-inspired elements:
These setups are popular among fans completing their BookTok fantasy checklist because nothing pairs better with dragons and court politics than fairy lights and hot cocoa.
Traditional bookmarks are out. In 2025, it’s all about magnetic bookmarks featuring:
These hold your place securely and double as collectibles. Some BookTok creators even trade them like trading cards, especially among niche fandoms in the fantasy or dark romance genres.
Thanks to BookTok trends, e-readers have gotten a style boost. The standard black Kindle is now old news. Enter:
Whether you're bingeing on a viral enemies-to-lovers BookTok romance or a dark academic thriller, these accessories make digital reading feel luxe.
Part planner, part scrapbook, reading journals are enormous right now. BookTokers are crafting them with
Some even add washi tape, stickers, and Polaroid snaps of their bookshelves. It's like bullet journaling but for literary lovers. Perfect for tracking your BookTok fantasy checklist!
Holding a book open with one hand while sipping coffee? Enter: thumb page holders and resin page clips.
These small tools are ergonomically designed and come in
They’re handy for slow-burn BookTok romance books, when you need that other hand free for tissues or tea.
Why read in jeans when you could read in a plush, oversized blanket hoodie that says, “I’d rather be reading”?
Trending BookTok attire includes
BookTok fashion isn’t just about looking cute — it’s about fully embodying the vibe of your current read. Whether you're deep in romance or tackling Greek myth retellings, there's a fit for that.
Tote your paperbacks in style with book sleeves, which is one of the most viral BookTok trends this year.
These padded fabric covers protect your books from damage in bags or backpacks. Popular designs include
They’re especially adored by readers who take their current read on the go, whether it's a fast-paced BookTok fantasy or a tearjerker romance.
Reading with a candle lit? That's very 2023. In 2025, scented experiences will be tailored to the book itself.
Think:
Some creators even pair Spotify playlists with these setups, crafting multi-sensory reading experiences that are as immersive as they are relaxing.
What can't be overlooked that separates these trends from fad notoriety is the emotional connection readers form with their trending items. Accessorizing your reading is a way to pay homage to the words being read and take it to the next level
They help bring more exposure to authors and genres that tend to be overshadowed, especially within fantasy and indie romance.
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So, whether you're enjoying the world of BookTok romance books, checking off your BookTok fantasy recommendations, or simply making your reading nook extra inviting, 2025 has plenty of ways to do it.
These trendy BookTok trends provide a well-rounded reading experience, incorporating storytelling, tech, and aesthetic pleasure on one platform. So go on—buy that moon lamp, annotate that steamy chapter, or light that candle inspired by the villain.
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