[Ginga-argentina] The best new books trending on BookTok

Mon Oct 5 22:15:40 CEST 2026

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This Month’s Best New BookTok Favorites

Which of the latest buzzy books are getting the most attention on social media? We’ve rounded up the biggest new releases going viral on TikTok — including a #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestseller from Leigh Bardugo, a bewitching dual-timeline read, and more!

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Tempest by Victoria Aveyard

Rebecca Yarros, author of <i>Fourth Wing</i>, loves this ‘triumphant, epic adventure on the high seas’

- An instant <i>New York Times</i> bestseller already slated for a TV adaptation!

- As the empire sets out to conquer the pirate republic and Valerian — a legendary pirate captain and her former lover — takes a stand, Cat finds both her heart and her life on the line… 

- The wildly popular author of <i>Red Queen</i> delivers her highly anticipated first adult fantasy

Media Praise: TODAY Show, People, USA Today, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Reactor, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Booklist

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A Time of Witches by Madeline Martin

<i>Library Journal</i> calls this ‘a must-read’ for fans of <i>The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue</i>

- Kick off spooky season with this atmospheric dual-timeline read — an instant <i>New York Times</i> bestseller!

- When a modern woman haunted by visions of a witch’s death uncovers her 17th-century ancestor’s terrifying secret, two women centuries apart must defy a legacy of betrayal — before history repeats itself

- “You will be riveted by Martin’s masterful storytelling” (Laurie Lico Albanese, author of <i>Hester</i>)

Media Praise: People, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal

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The Strangers by Naomi Alderman

Fans of Margaret Atwood and Emily St. John Mandel: Don’t miss this buzzy dystopian read

- Named one of <i>People</i>’s best books of September, this “powerful and emotional” novel “will resonate deeply with readers” (<i>Booklist</i> starred review)

- Reeling from grief, a writer discovers a mysterious new animal species, which begins to spread across the globe. But does she share a connection to the creatures?

- From the author of <i>The Power</i>, which was adapted into a hit series on Prime Video

Media Praise: People, Financial Times, Good Housekeeping, The Guardian, The Times, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub

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Dead Beat by Leigh Bardugo

This instant #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestseller is perfect for dark academia fans

- Readers have been eagerly awaiting the final installment in the <i>Ninth House</i> trilogy — and it does not disappoint

- As demons infiltrate New Haven, Alex must unravel the mysteries of Yale’s secret societies in order to stop an all-out war with the underworld…

- A spellbinding page-turner featuring “sharp writing, vivid characters, and puzzle box plotting” (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i> starred review)

Media Praise: Book of the Month, TODAY Show, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Elle, Reactor, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Literary Hub

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Taipei Story by R. F. Kuang

The author of <i>Yellowface</i> and <i>Babel</i> has legions of fans — and her latest proves why

- During a summer in Taipei, Lily experiences surprising culture shock in a country that should feel like home

- Book clubs and fans of Elif Batuman’s <i>The Idiot</i> should pick up this <i>New York Times</i> bestseller

- “Moving and thought-provoking, <i>Taipei Story</i> is an examination of how the stories we inherit shape who we are” (<i>BookPage</i>)

Media Praise: NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Financial Times, Slate, Harper's Bazaar, The Guardian, The Times, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Library Reads, BookPage, Literary Hub

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The Women in White by Sarah Pekkanen

Four brilliant women become the subjects of a scientist’s experiment — then mysteriously disappear

- The #1 <I>New York Times</I> bestselling coauthor of <I>The Wife Between Us</I> delivers a “a tour de force” (<i>Booklist</i> starred review) generating tons of discussion on TikTok

- Praise from Dean Koontz, Jason Rekulak, and Charlaine Harris, who says, “The full story unfolds with fascinating layers, and readers will be held captive until the last page”

- “Readers of Megan Miranda and Samantha Downing will enjoy this suspenseful tale” (<i>Library Journal</i>)

Media Praise: TODAY Show, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal

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The Wretched Divine by Adalyn Grace

‘Prepare to be swept away by the magic of <i>The Wretched Divine</i>’ (Rebecca Ross)

- To save her kingdom from its ancient war with demons, human knight Aurelie must forge a soulbond with angel Yuriel. But when people she loves begin to turn into monsters, she has no choice but to turn to demon Severin for help… 

- An instant <i>New York Times</i> bestseller that “crackles with sizzling romance and relentless momentum” (Stephanie Garber)

- Take it from Tamora Pierce: “Get comfy; you’re going to have a hard time putting this one down!” 

Media Praise: Book of the Month, Cosmopolitan, Reactor, Publishers Weekly, Booklist

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Grim Tidings by B.K. Borison

One of BookTok’s favorite romance authors is back with ‘an absolute knockout’ (Hannah Grace)

- On her latest soul-collecting assignment, grim reaper Darcy decides to go rogue — and catches guardian angel Gabriel completely off guard

- Ali Hazelwood raves, “No one combines whimsy, humor, and heat as perfectly as B.K. Borison does… I am endlessly grateful for the delightful stories she shares with us”

- A <i>New York Times</i> bestseller “for the true romantics at heart” (Julie Olivia)

Media Praise: People, Cosmopolitan, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Reactor, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist

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