BookTok phenomenon is pushing younger generation to embrace books


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The power of BookTok when it comes to recommendations is also a big hit with publishers and book professionals. Photo: AFP

Young generations are reading books, but their approach to books isn't the same as that of older generations.

For proof, one need look no further than BookTok, the huge book club that has sprung up on the social network TikTok.

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