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.