Attempting to determine what to learn subsequent may be overwhelming, particularly with the variety of wonderful science fiction and fantasy books that come out yearly. However dozens of BookTokers — TikTokers who concentrate on books, from sharing favorites to critiquing classics — are right here to assist.
We’ve made a listing of a few of our favourite BookTokers who both concentrate on SFF, or have broad style that features plenty of speculative books. Concern not; this checklist expands past the a lot hyped books like Olivie Blake’s The Atlas Six or Sarah J. Maas’s quite a few fantasy titles. This isn’t an exhaustive checklist both — the extensive world of BookTok is filled with creators who do wonderful work. We’ll add to this checklist as we discover new favorites.
@fayestephensonn
To kick issues off, Faye has SFF suggestions galore — particularly books with queer illustration — together with a lot of lighthearted comedy about style tropes and the inevitable haze of popping out from studying an extended fic. Come for the books, and keep for the extremely rad rotation of hair colours and kinds (but additionally for the books, clearly).
@camilletealatte
Camille Kelly’s TikToks vary from suggestions — like this checklist of books with a “fanfiction-y really feel” — to jokes about their very own bookish habits or bits about traditional literature and fantasy. Science fiction and fantasy books are peppered all through these movies. They’re nice to observe not simply to broaden studying suggestions, however so as to add extra humor to your feed.
@book_reviews_kill
Evan’s focus is on SFF, although his style leans fantasy. His TikToks vary from considerate evaluation of particular person titles, like V.E. Schwab’s The Invisible Lifetime of Addie LaRue and Adrian Tchaikovsky’s Elder Race, to finest books of the yr, all-time favorites, and e book hauls. His movies can have a tendency towards the longer facet, since they’re analysis-heavy — however they’re very accessible, and an incredible selection for these simply beginning to get into SFF or seasoned readers who wish to dig deeper.
@aresreads
Ares recommends tons of SFF like hefty fantasy sequence, graphic novels and comics (like Saga and Monstress), in addition to manga. Ares additionally shares sources to assist readers diversify the authors featured on their cabinets. (And once I see somebody who loves Ken Liu’s Dandelion Dynasty, I have to characteristic them.)
@thoughtsontomes_
For those who love SFF tropes and wish to add to that to-read stack, you’ve come to proper place. Sam makes a lot of particular suggestions primarily based on tropes and themes like feminine rage, hero to villain, or darkish academia — together with sharing queer readings of SFF.
@chaptersofchi
Adannia’s style is broad and pretty omnivorous, together with literary fiction like Yaa Gyasi’s Transcendent Kingdom in addition to romance and YA. After all, she additionally options tons of science fiction and fantasy, with a concentrate on an inclusive vary of reads — that includes a lot of SFF heavy hitters like Octavia E. Butler and Nnedi Okorafor. Adannia’s TikToks additionally contact on topics like anti-Blackness in BookTok (and in publishing and criticism extra broadly).
@books.with.lee
Lee’s style can be very broad, however with a concentrate on worldwide authors — particularly along with her present 2022 focus, the “Studying Throughout Africa” problem. (In her Storygraph, you will discover books she’s learn, organized by the nation the e book is ready in or the nation the writer is writing from.) All year long, she’s additionally shared her favourite speculative books written by African authors, together with books printed in America that had been impressed by African mythology. She additionally originated a pattern the place BookTokers share photos of their favourite books within the thumbnail — looking these is a good way to rapidly discover different creators to observe.
@melissas.bookshelf
Melissa Blair, who can be the writer of A Damaged Blade, recommends a broad vary of books, together with science fiction and fantasy, usually highlighting indigenous authors (like Karen McBride, who wrote Crow Winter, a speculative literary fiction work). I’d suggest watching her tour of her native bookstore, the place she factors out nice books from indigenous authors in Canada and america.
@libraryofclaire
For those who had been searching for queer suggestions, you’ve come to the proper place. Claire champions books from throughout genres — with a frequent concentrate on science fiction — however they do a superb job of highlighting queer SFF in addition to sapphic books of every type. (Howdy, Gideon the Ninth.) Additionally they have a superb checklist of books to learn when you like D&D.
@johannawithbooks
For those who’re trying so as to add extra Latinx authors to your shelf, you’ll be able to’t go incorrect with Johanna’s suggestions. This e book haul alone has a ton of fantastic books to dig into (Followers of Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s Gods of Jade and Shadow stand up!!!).
@limmadi8
Madi Lim recommends books throughout quite a lot of genres, however science fiction and fantasy are in common rotation. She additionally makes “BookTok Information” TikToks devoted to information — and BookTok tea — from film adaptation bulletins to conventions gone incorrect. A few of her suggestions embody Sue Lynn Tan’s Daughter of the Moon Goddess and Aiden Thomas’ Cemetery Boys.
@asthebookends
For those who’re within the temper for many SFF lists to dig by way of, particularly centered on granular themes — like city fantasy or fallen heroes — or just books with a sure stage of “spice” (BookTok converse for a way express or scorching a e book is), Erin Fehres’ account is for you. Peppered with lists and particular person suggestions, there’s tons to select from.
@amivireads
Amivi runs a bookclub referred to as “Sapphic and Proud” with queer favorites throughout genres, together with science fiction and fantasy. They share tons of sapphic must-reads and fantasy suggestions from Black writers, with favorites that embody Ayana Grey’s Beasts of Prey and N.E. Davenport’s The Blood Trials.
@bookwormbullet
Ayushi champions quite a lot of books that haven’t taken off on BookTok, however nonetheless deserve the love and a spotlight of readers. She additionally highlights YA fantasies written by girls of shade, and reps a lot of Desi authors — each SFF and outdoors the style. (For those who’re additionally a romance reader, Ayushi has acquired you coated.)
@sayde_reads
Final however positively not least, Sayde’s style additionally runs the gamut, and SFF books are in common rotation (usually whereas Sayde wears these cool elven ears). Featured titles vary from beloved books for the mythology children, like Circe and Ariadne, to “existential horror manga” that will spook even probably the most stalwart readers. Sayde additionally has wonderful suggestions for readers who’ve loved plenty of in style BookTok titles and wish to bounce to grownup fantasy books which are comparable.
