Trying to determine what to read subsequent will be overwhelming, particularly with the variety of glorious science fiction and fantasy books that come out yearly. But dozens of E bookTokers — TikTokers who concentrate on books, from sharing favorites to critiquing classics — are right here to assist.
We’ve made an inventory of a few of our favourite E bookTokers who both concentrate on SFF, or have broad style that features a variety of speculative books. Fear not; this record 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 record both — the huge world of E bookTook is stuffed with creators who do glorious work. We’ll add to this record as we discover new favorites.
@fayestephensonn
To kick issues off, Faye has SFF suggestions galore — particularly books with queer illustration — together with plenty 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 in addition for the books, clearly).
@camilletealatte
Camille Kelly’s TikToks vary from suggestions — like this record of books with a “fanfiction-y 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 great to observe not simply to broaden studying suggestions, however 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 Life of Addie LaRue and Adrian Tchaikovsky’s Elder Race, to finest books of the 12 months, all-time favorites, and ebook hauls. His movies can have a tendency towards the longer aspect, since they’re analysis-heavy — however they’re very accessible, and a great selection for these simply beginning to get into SFF or seasoned readers who’re wanting 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 assets 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 function them.)
@thoughtsontomes_
If you like SFF tropes and are wanting to add to that to-read stack, you’ve come to proper place. Sam makes plenty of particular suggestions based mostly 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. Of course, she additionally options tons of science fiction and fantasy, with a concentrate on an inclusive vary of reads — that includes plenty of SFF heavy hitters like Octavia E. Butler and Nnedi Okorafor. Adannia’s TikToks additionally contact on topics like anti-Blackness in E bookTook (and in publishing and criticism extra broadly).
@books.with.lee
Lee’s style can also be very broad, however with a concentrate on worldwide authors — particularly along with her present 2022 focus, the “Reading Across Africa” problem. (In her Storygraph, you could find books she’s read, organized by the nation the ebook is about in or the nation the creator is writing from.) Throughout the 12 months, she’s additionally shared her favourite speculative books written by African authors, together with books revealed in America that have been impressed by African mythology. She additionally originated a development the place E bookTokers share photos of their favourite books within the thumbnail — looking these is a great approach to rapidly discover different creators to observe.
@melissas.bookshelf
Melissa Blair, who can also be the creator of A Broken 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 recommend watching her tour of her native bookstore, the place she factors out great books from indigenous authors in Canada and the United States.
@libraryofclaire
If you have been on the lookout 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 kind. (Hello, Gideon the Ninth.) They even have a superb record of books to read for those who like D&D.
@johannawithbooks
If you’re wanting to add extra Latinx authors to your shelf, you possibly can’t go incorrect with Johanna’s suggestions. This ebook haul alone has a ton of wonderful books to dig into (Fans of Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s Gods of Jade and Shadow stand up!!!).
(*15*)@limmadi8
Madi Lim recommends books throughout a wide range of genres, however science fiction and fantasy are in common rotation. She additionally makes “BookTok News” TikToks devoted to information — and E bookTook tea — from film adaptation bulletins to conventions gone incorrect. Some of her suggestions embrace Sue Lynn Tan’s Daughter of the Moon Goddess and Aiden Thomas’ Cemetery Boys.
@asthebookends
If you’re within the temper for plenty of SFF lists to dig by, particularly centered on granular themes — like city fantasy or fallen heroes — or just books with a sure stage of “spice” (E bookTook communicate for the way express or sizzling a ebook 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 embrace Ayana Gray’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 E bookTook, however nonetheless deserve the love and a focus of readers. She additionally highlights YA fantasies written by ladies of colour, and reps plenty of Desi authors — each SFF and out of doors the style. (If you’re additionally a romance reader, Ayushi has obtained you lined.)
@sayde_reads
Last however undoubtedly 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 may spook even probably the most stalwart readers. Sayde additionally has glorious suggestions for readers who’ve loved a variety of widespread E bookTook titles and need to leap to grownup fantasy books which might be comparable.
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