Books Behind the "Dark Academia" TikTok Trend You Need to Read
The "dark academia" trend has never left BookTok, so here are our favorite books to kick off a new school year and spooky season all at once.
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TikTok's Newest Trend #AustenTok Celebrates Author Jane Austen's Iconic Legacy
TikTok's latest trend celebrates all things Jane Austen, author of 'Pride and Prejudice,' 'Emma,' and more. Here's what you need to know about #AustenTok.
A Virginia Legislator Is Trying to Sue Barnes & Noble Over the Sale Of "Obscene Books"
Bookseller Barnes & Noble is facing a lawsuit after one Virginia Beach parent filed to stop the company from selling certain books to minors.
Shakespeare's Works Have Inspired Some Great Fiction in Recent Years — Including YA Novels
Ahead of Shakespeare's birthday on April 23, here are a few works of fiction (including young-adult books) from the past 10 years based on his famous plays.
Are Fans Ready for a Taylor Jenkins Reid Cinematic Universe? Here's How Her Books Connect
Author Taylor Jenkins Reid has television and film deals for every one of her books so far, but are they all connected? Here's what we know.
If You're Craving BookTok Content, Here Are Some of Our Favorite BookTok Accounts
If you're looking for bookish content on the internet or simply interested in finding new TikTok accounts to follow, here are our best BookTok suggestions.
What Is BookTok? Everything You Need to Know About TikTok's Literary Niche
What is BookTok? TikTok goes literary with this collective of users who celebrate and read books. Here's everything you need to know about BookTok.
Who Is the Author of 'A Broken Blade'? This BookTok Mystery Has Users Hunting for Clues
BookTok users have been trying to figure out who wrote 'A Broken Blade' after advance copies revealed the anonymous author is a TikTok user. Here are our best theories.
J.K. Rowling Has Earned Quite a Lot of Money — and a Reputation for Being Controversial
J.K. Rowling is known worldwide for her work as the creator of the beloved Harry Potter series, but how much is the writer worth?
This Young Adult Author Has Been Exposed for Online Harassment of Authors of Color
BIPOC authors explained via Twitter the harassment they faced at the hands of author Emily Duncan in a scandal that rocked book fans.
Why People Believe J.K. Rowling's Writer Pseudonym Is Connected to Conversion Therapy
People have made a disturbing connection between conversion therapist Robert Galbraith Heath and J.K. Rowling — although her reps deny any association.
J.K. Rowling Is Crowdsourcing Kids' Illustrations for Her Next Book, and People Have Mixed Feelings
Some people have claimed that the publisher can use any illustration submitted for any purpose and that they're essentially aiming to "steal" kids' drawings. J.K. Rowling says that's not the case.
