Literature

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BookTok's Viral Power Is Rewriting Literary Taste

In 2021, U.S. print book sales surged by 9 percent to 825.7 million units, the highest recorded statistic since BookScan began tracking data in 2004, largely fueled by viral recommendations on TikTok.

Isabel Castillo·July 2, 2026

An ornate Booker Prize trophy rests on a velvet cushion in a grand, sunlit library, representing literary achievement and historical significance.

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What Is the Booker Prize's Cultural Impact and History?

In 2019, the Booker Prize judges made a striking decision, naming both Margaret Atwood and Bernardine Evaristo as joint winners, directly defying the prize's own long-standing regulations.

Isabel Castillo·May 29, 2026