Book covers collage with five titles: "The Shining," "Ninth House," "The Cabin at the End of the World," "Circe," and "The Song of Achilles." A mix of bold, mysterious, and mythical tones.

May 31, 2023 Top 5 BookTok Titles

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Librarian Allyson Mower compiled this list after being inspired by Jordan Hanzon’s display in the library of nearly all the popular BookTok titles. It represents a small, but truly impactful, portion of the BookTok craze. Plus, they are fun and engaging summer reads. Be sure to come check out the full display on level 3 throughout June.

Cover of "The Song of Achilles" by Madeline Miller. Blue background, heart-shaped bow with an arrow. Text includes praise quotes and award mention.

Song of Achilles
By Madeline Miller

Achilles might be in the title, but really this is about Patroclus and their love for each other and all the complications that come with it.

Book cover of "Circe" by Madeline Miller. Features ornate gold floral designs on a black background, conveying a mystical and elegant tone.

Circe
By Madeline Miller

With this book, you finally get a chance to root for the daughter of a god all the way to the end. Talk about standing up for yourself in the light of familial duty and expectations.

The book cover features the title "The Cabin at the End of the World" in bold text, against a dark, ominous red background, with a shadowy blue shape.

The Cabin at the End of the World
By Paul Tremblay

Unexpected visitors get called upon by a mysterious being to stop the apocalypse by descending on a small cabin where youngster Wen and her dads are staying for a summer vacation.

Book cover of "Ninth House" by Leigh Bardugo features a dark background with a coiled, patterned black and orange snake weaving through bold white text.

Ninth House
By Leigh Bardugo

A gripping murder mystery with a fantastical element that takes place in a university setting complete with secret societies, libraries, and beings beyond the veil.

Yellow book cover of "The Shining" by Stephen King. Black text shows a face within the words. Emphasizes horror and suspenseful tone.

The Shining
By Stephen King

I haven’t actually read this one, but I read The Stand during the pandemic and loved it.

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1 Comment
  • Tia Joi Hain
    Posted at 22:20h, 13 June

    All of these are fun reads! Definitely worth checking out for Summer Reading BookTok!