Monday, October 5, 2026

The best new books trending on BookTok

 
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This Month’s Best New BookTok Favorites
Which of the latest buzzy books are getting the most attention on social media? We’ve rounded up the biggest new releases going viral on TikTok — including a #1 New York Times bestseller from Leigh Bardugo, a bewitching dual-timeline read, and more!
 
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Book cover for Taipei Story by R. F. Kuang
The author of Yellowface and Babel has legions of fans — and her latest proves why
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • During a summer in Taipei, Lily experiences surprising culture shock in a country that should feel like home
  • Book clubs and fans of Elif Batuman’s The Idiot should pick up this New York Times bestseller
  • “Moving and thought-provoking, Taipei Story is an examination of how the stories we inherit shape who we are” (BookPage)
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Media mentions for Taipei Story by R. F. Kuang MEDIA MENTIONS: NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Financial Times, Slate, Harper's Bazaar, The Guardian, The Times, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Library Reads, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Dead Beat by Leigh Bardugo
This instant #1 New York Times bestseller is perfect for dark academia fans
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Readers have been eagerly awaiting the final installment in the Ninth House trilogy — and it does not disappoint
  • As demons infiltrate New Haven, Alex must unravel the mysteries of Yale’s secret societies in order to stop an all-out war with the underworld…
  • A spellbinding page-turner featuring “sharp writing, vivid characters, and puzzle box plotting” (Kirkus Reviews starred review)
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Media mentions for Dead Beat by Leigh Bardugo MEDIA MENTIONS: Book of the Month, TODAY Show, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Elle, Reactor, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Literary Hub
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Book cover for The Strangers by Naomi Alderman
Fans of Margaret Atwood and Emily St. John Mandel: Don’t miss this buzzy dystopian read
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Named one of People’s best books of September, this “powerful and emotional” novel “will resonate deeply with readers” (Booklist starred review)
  • Reeling from grief, a writer discovers a mysterious new animal species, which begins to spread across the globe. But does she share a connection to the creatures?
  • From the author of The Power, which was adapted into a hit series on Prime Video
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Media mentions for The Strangers by Naomi Alderman MEDIA MENTIONS: People, Financial Times, Good Housekeeping, The Guardian, The Times, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for The Wretched Divine by Adalyn Grace
‘Prepare to be swept away by the magic of The Wretched Divine’ (Rebecca Ross)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • To save her kingdom from its ancient war with demons, human knight Aurelie must forge a soulbond with angel Yuriel. But when people she loves begin to turn into monsters, she has no choice but to turn to demon Severin for help…
  • An instant New York Times bestseller that “crackles with sizzling romance and relentless momentum” (Stephanie Garber)
  • Take it from Tamora Pierce: “Get comfy; you’re going to have a hard time putting this one down!”
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Media mentions for The Wretched Divine by Adalyn Grace MEDIA MENTIONS: Book of the Month, Cosmopolitan, Reactor, Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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Book cover for The Women in White by Sarah Pekkanen
Four brilliant women become the subjects of a scientist’s experiment — then mysteriously disappear
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • The #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of The Wife Between Us delivers a “a tour de force” (Booklist starred review) generating tons of discussion on TikTok
  • Praise from Dean Koontz, Jason Rekulak, and Charlaine Harris, who says, “The full story unfolds with fascinating layers, and readers will be held captive until the last page”
  • “Readers of Megan Miranda and Samantha Downing will enjoy this suspenseful tale” (Library Journal)
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Media mentions for The Women in White by Sarah Pekkanen MEDIA MENTIONS: TODAY Show, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal
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Book cover for A Time of Witches by Madeline Martin
Library Journal calls this ‘a must-read’ for fans of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Kick off spooky season with this atmospheric dual-timeline read — an instant New York Times bestseller!
  • When a modern woman haunted by visions of a witch’s death uncovers her 17th-century ancestor’s terrifying secret, two women centuries apart must defy a legacy of betrayal — before history repeats itself
  • “You will be riveted by Martin’s masterful storytelling” (Laurie Lico Albanese, author of Hester)
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Media mentions for A Time of Witches by Madeline Martin MEDIA MENTIONS: People, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal
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Book cover for Tempest by Victoria Aveyard
Rebecca Yarros, author of Fourth Wing, loves this ‘triumphant, epic adventure on the high seas’
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • An instant New York Times bestseller already slated for a TV adaptation!
  • As the empire sets out to conquer the pirate republic and Valerian — a legendary pirate captain and her former lover — takes a stand, Cat finds both her heart and her life on the line…
  • The wildly popular author of Red Queen delivers her highly anticipated first adult fantasy
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Media mentions for Tempest by Victoria Aveyard MEDIA MENTIONS: TODAY Show, People, USA Today, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Reactor, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Booklist
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Book cover for Grim Tidings by B.K. Borison
One of BookTok’s favorite romance authors is back with ‘an absolute knockout’ (Hannah Grace)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • On her latest soul-collecting assignment, grim reaper Darcy decides to go rogue — and catches guardian angel Gabriel completely off guard
  • Ali Hazelwood raves, “No one combines whimsy, humor, and heat as perfectly as B.K. Borison does… I am endlessly grateful for the delightful stories she shares with us”
  • A New York Times bestseller “for the true romantics at heart” (Julie Olivia)
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Media mentions for Grim Tidings by B.K. Borison MEDIA MENTIONS: People, Cosmopolitan, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Reactor, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist
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The Tobacco Wives
The Tobacco Wives
By Adele Myers
A “beautifully rendered portrait” (Lisa Wingate): In a seemingly idyllic North Carolina town known as the tobacco capital of the South, seamstress Maddie becomes a dressmaker for the wealthy executives’ wives — and stumbles on a secret that could change her community forever. “Will resonate long after you turn the last page” (Patti Callahan Henry).
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Returning
By Nicholas Lemann
A veteran New Yorker correspondent recounts his gilded upbringing in New Orleans — and his Jewish family’s colorful, complex journey across three centuries. This “entirely dazzling” 2026 release (Stacy Schiff) is “a soul-baring story that must touch us all” (Pulitzer Prize–winning author Steven Hahn).
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A Guide for the Perplexed
By Dara Horn
From a New York Times bestselling author comes a “genuinely page-turning” novel (Elif Batuman, author of The Idiot) that’s “full of jaw-dropping revelations and breathtaking reversals” (Geraldine Brooks). Across a century, the stories of two sisters divided by jealousy and one professor’s quest in Egypt collide. “A sure bet” (Library Journal).
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The Last Days of Café Leila
By Donia Bijan
An “inspiring, evocative, and emotionally satisfying” novel (Adriana Trigiani) hailed as “a sensory delight for readers” (HuffPost): Noor embarks on a journey of self-discovery that will take her back to the restaurant and local refuge her family has been running for three generations…
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The Probable Future
The Probable Future
By Alice Hoffman
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Burn Marks
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In this New York Times bestseller from “one of the all-time greats” (Karin Slaughter), a middle-of-the-night knock on her door pulls PI Vic Warshawski into an arson case that brings her face-to-face with Chicago’s most powerful — and its most vulnerable. “Captivating” (The Baltimore Sun).
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Where the Sky Begins
Where the Sky Begins
By Cindy Dees and Mary Wine
When Hollywood tries to turn the National Women’s Air Derby into a publicity stunt, Florence Barnes rallies the era’s greatest women aviators to demand the right to fly solo across the dangerous terrain. But as soon as the race begins, it’s clear someone’s trying to sabotage them all… A heart-pounding new release inspired by true events!
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Killers of a Certain Age
Killers of a Certain Age
By Deanna Raybourn
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First and Forever
First and Forever
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Broken Ground
Broken Ground
By Val McDermid
From the internationally bestselling author of Out of Bounds: In Scotland, Detective Karen Pirie searches for answers after the discovery of a long-buried murder victim and a treasure from World War II. “There are few other crime writers in the same league” (The Washington Post).
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