#BookTok: this summer's must-reads

Summer is the perfect season to dive into a book and escape to the pages and wild romantic adventures! For inspiration and the right book to pack in your suitcase, BookTok is the place to go.

Born on the TikTok platform, the BookTok phenomenon, with almost 35 million publications, is turning the world of literature upside down, and has become a veritable book club open to all, where everyone can share their recommendations and favorite books.

Romance novels: BookTok's summer recommendations

If you're in the mood for a summer romance, Valentine Tedo of the @entouteslettres account recommends 4 works by writers such as Léonora Minalo and Daniela Krien, all about passion and all-consuming love. @elovebooks (27.8K subscribers) offers its 10 special " summer vibes " favorites, as well as a complete selection for all those who want to have a good cry, be held spellbound or have butterflies in their stomachs.

Science fiction: BookTok's summer recommendations

For science fiction fans, @Altharic (40K subscribers) recommends his favorite novel of the last 2 years, which won the 3 most prestigious science fiction awards, or 5 short novels that can be read in one sitting and are therefore perfect for a train journey. He also recommends a collection of short stories, the best he's read and unanimously acclaimed.

Classic literature: BookTok's summer recommendations

Martin of the @la.nuit.sera.mots account has an unbridled passion for books and offers to discover or rediscover 4 stories ranging from the great classics, to Japanese literature, to dark novels... titles that are far removed from one another, but that are sure to transport those who peruse their chapters.

Commitment: BookTok's summer recommendations

For a final suggestion, and in a completely different style, @marion.miralta suggests 5 different books here, all of which have one thing in common: solidarity and human commitment.