Black Country 'book-toker' shares 23 'must reads' for 2025
A book lover, who shares her passion with over 3,000 TikTok fans, has shared her absolute 'must reads' for the new year.
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Kelly Bloomer, who posts online under the username @kelly86booktok, started sharing her love of books on TikTok in 2022 with the rise of the 'booktok' trend.
'BookTok' is a TikTok community where users create and share videos about books, including reviews, discussions, and recommendations. It has had a significant impact on book sales and trends, and is said to be influencing a new generation of readers.
The 37-year-old, who is based in the Black Country, found a love of literature after becoming unwell as it offered her an escape. Now, she has racked up support from thousands of others who share the same passion.
