FAQ About BookTube & BookTok

BookTube, like any online community, experiences trends that capture the interest and creativity of its content creators. These trends can vary over time, and new ones may emerge. As of my last knowledge update in September 2021, here are some common BookTube trends that were popular at that time:

• Reading Vlogs: Reading vlogs gained popularity, where BookTubers document their reading experiences, emotions, and reactions while reading a specific book or during readathons.
• Book Unhaul and Clear Out: BookTubers shared videos where they decluttered their bookshelves and discussed the books they decided to remove from their collections.
• Buzzword Reading Challenge: BookTubers participated in reading challenges that involved reading books with specific keywords or buzzwords in the title or cover.
• Fantasy Tropes: BookTubers explored common fantasy tropes and themes in a series of videos, discussing their favorites and least favorites.
• OwlCrate Unboxings: Unboxing videos for book subscription boxes like OwlCrate became popular, where BookTubers revealed the contents of the boxes they received.
• Reading Sprints: BookTubers hosted reading sprint events, where viewers read together for a set amount of time and shared their progress.
• Cozy Reading Vibes: BookTubers created videos with cozy reading vibes, featuring book nooks, reading setups, and ambiance for relaxed reading sessions.
• Reading Recommendations by Trope: BookTubers curated book recommendation lists based on specific tropes or themes in literature.
• 24-Hour Reading Challenges: BookTubers attempted to read as many books as possible within a 24-hour period and shared their progress in videos.
• Favorite Author Rankings: BookTubers ranked their favorite authors or discussed their auto-buy authors.
• Diverse Reading Recommendations: BookTubers promoted books by diverse authors or books featuring diverse characters and themes.
• Reading Habits Tag: A tag where BookTubers answered questions about their reading habits and preferences.