If you’re a bibliophile, there’s a v high chance you’re familiar with #BookTok. Whether you’re
looking for the classic friends-to-lovers trope or thrillers that are absolute page-turners, leave it to TikTok users to share their favourite reads to add to our pile. To save you from the endless scrolling, let us present you with the best #BookTok 2022 books, as decided by our fave social media platform.
The Maid by Nita Prose
Ever since the recent death of her grandmother, 25-year-old Molly Gray has been left to survive all on her own while working as a maid at the Regency Grand Hotel. Things soon take a turn for the worse when she finds hotel guest Charles Black dead in his room and she’s accused by the police to be the lead suspect.
Dhs96, bookdepository.com
Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover
From one of BookTok’s favourite authors, this heartbreaking romance novel revolves around Kenna Rowan who returns back to town after serving a five-year sentence in the hopes to reunite with her four- year-old daughter. While almost everyone’s turned their back on her, bar owner Ledger Ward helps Kenna put her life back on track.
Dhs94, bookdepository.com
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Meet Nora, a fierce literary agent, who believes that she’s the one men date right before they find their soulmate. To help her find her happily-ever-after, Nora’s sister recommends taking a vacation in Sunshine Falls where she runs into book editor Charlie Lastra. From the author of ‘Beach Read’ and ‘People We Meet on Vacation’, you already know that Emily Henry is not here to disappoint.
Dhs45, kinokuniya.com
Hook, Line, and Sinker by Tessa Bailey
Thanks to the author’s hilarious TikToks, you’ve probably seen this novel on your FYP for the longest time. Meet the sequel to ‘It Happened One Summer’, Hook, Line, and Sinker, which is about Piper’s sister Hannah and her quest to find love. Upon moving back to Westport, she moves in with the flirty Fox Thornton. Will romance be on the cards for them?
Dhs61, kinokuniya.com
Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood
‘The Love Hypothesis’ has long been our prized possession and her 2022 novel is no different. This STEMinist rom-com follows a scientist who is forced to work with her nemesis for a project. An enemies-to-lovers plot FTW.
Dhs35, amazon.ae
Twisted Lies by Ana Huang
If a slow-burn romance is what you’re looking for, this is it. The series revolves around Stella Alonso, who works two jobs and barely has time for herself or love. Then, she meets the dangerous Christian Harper and as the title suggests, things get twisted. It’s the fourth novel of the Twisted series so you’ve clearly got a lot to catch up on.
Dhs139, bookdepository.com
Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
This August release has already been creating all the hype you need to go pick up a copy STAT. It follows former tennis star Carrie Soto and her comeback after someone breaks her record. Will she be able to reclaim her old title? Read to find out.
Dhs99, bookdepository.com
The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley
With Jess looking to leave her past behind, she decides to move into with her step-brother Ben in his Paris Apartment. However, when Ben doesn’t pick up her calls and is nowhere to be found, she’s left all alone in the house. On the hunt to know where he is, more questions arise about his situation and the neighbours’ suspicious behaviour makes things worse. This mystery novel is set to keep you on the edge of your set as secrets continue to unravel with every page.
Dhs80, virginmegastore.ae