The Latest Breaking News from BookTok

Publishing is one of many fields poised for disruption by tech companies and artificial intelligence (AI). New platforms and approaches, like a book imprint by Microsoft and a self-publishing tech startup that uses AI, promise to make publishing faster and more accessible than ever.

8th Note Press, an imprint launched by ByteDance, will print novels in genres popular on BookTok including YA and contemporary fiction and ‘romantasy’

‘Why are the pages filled with so many words?’

The road to domestic violence is paved with Cartier bracelets and Hallmark cards

The popular book site has determined the 45 sauciest stories ever written. The results may surprise you

The social media influencer on how he became a hit on BookTok, democratising book reviewing, and trying to explain to his family what he does for a living

Lots of kids are enjoying the book recommendations they get online, but many are being exposed to what users call 'spicy' reads

Enthusiasts are customising their favourite works and being rewarded with wide social media following

Taking advantage of the social media platform’s books community, a partnership with the National Literacy Trust will provide 20 ‘bookshelves’ in areas lacking literary provision