BookTok is reviving the UAE's love of reading

Lubna picks a selection of books at Kinokuniya, Abu Dhabi, that come highly recommended on BookTok. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
Lubna picks a selection of books at Kinokuniya, Abu Dhabi, that come highly recommended on BookTok. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
BookTok is a sub-community, or niche, on TikTok.
BookTok is a sub-community, or niche, on TikTok.
The community focuses on videos relating to books and literature.
The community focuses on videos relating to books and literature.
BookTok members can access recommendations, reviews, reactions, skits, memes, fan casts and much more.
BookTok members can access recommendations, reviews, reactions, skits, memes, fan casts and much more.
Stores even create displays dedicated to books trending on the app.
Stores even create displays dedicated to books trending on the app.

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