In this week’s episode of I’ll Read What She’s Reading, we reveal the Top 30 BookTok Books of 2025. We share the most viral, most recommended, and most talked-about reads dominating TikTok this year.Join Mikayla, Reggie, and Kennedy as we walk through the curated list of the 30 books trending on BookTok, from fantasy and romance to thrillers and emotional contemporary favorites. We break down why these books went viral, who should read them, and which ones deserve a spot on your TBR immediately.If you love BookTok recommendations, 2025 reading trends, viral books, or discovering your next great read, this episode is for you.Follow us on TikTok! Follow us on Instagram! Shop our merch: illreadwhatshesreading.com
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PIERCE BROWN on Red God, BookTok, and the World of Red Rising
Attention Howlers! Pierce Brown joins us to talk all things Red Rising (and even a few hints regarding Red God!), fandom surprises, and gives us a few hints at what's to come in Red God. From BookTok, fan theories and favorite characters to the beautiful chaos of writing massive space operas, Pierce opens up about creativity, perseverance, and the passionate fandom that has helped the Red Rising saga rise again.Plus: rapid-fire questions, unexpected favorites, and a few teases about what's to come next.**POTENTIAL MINOR SPOILERS FOR RED RISING SERIES** Follow Pierce: https://www.instagram.com/piercebrownofficialFollow us on TikTok! Follow us on Instagram! Shop our merch: illreadwhatshesreading.com
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ALCHEMISED by SenLinYu | Oct Book Club
This week, the IRWSR girls are diving into Alchemised by SenLinYu, their book club book for November. They talk about their favorite moments, what genre this book rally is, parts that hit hardest, and more. If you’ve ever been fascinated by stories that hurt a little while reading, this episode’s for you. Grab a drink, get comfy, and join the girls for a conversation on one of booktok’s most popular books at the moment.SHOP OUR MERCHFOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM/TIKTOK - @whatshesreadingpod
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ALCHEMISED by SenLinYu | Oct Book Club
This week, the IRWSR girls are diving into Alchemised by SenLinYu, their book club book for November. They talk about their favorite moments, what genre this book rally is, parts that hit hardest, and more. If you’ve ever been fascinated by stories that hurt a little while reading, this episode’s for you. Grab a drink, get comfy, and join the girls for a conversation on one of booktok’s most popular books at the moment.Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @whatshesreadingpodSHOP OUR MERCH: www.illreadwhatshesreading.comFollow us on TikTok! Follow us on Instagram! Shop our merch: illreadwhatshesreading.com
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SPOOKY STORIES VOL. III
In the friend's most anticipated episode of the year, they sit down in their bookish costumes to share your submitted spooky stories! Tune in for not only a good scare, but good laughs, their costume reveal, and more. They are sure to guarantee this episode will give you a FRIGHT. Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @whatshesreadingpodSHOP OUR MERCHFollow us on TikTok! Follow us on Instagram! Shop our merch: illreadwhatshesreading.com
Welcome to I’ll Read What She’s Reading hosted by Reggie, Mikayla, and Kennedy — the podcast where the group chat becomes a book club, and the TBR never stops growing. Each month, for our book club, you help us select a book where we discuss everything from our star eating, fan cast, loves, hates, & more. Plus, we’ve got interviews with bestselling authors and behind-the-scenes convos with some of your favorite BookTok creators! When we’re not discussing a specific book, we’re a little unhinged. Episodes based around Smash or Pass on our favorite book boyfriends, bookish bang, marry, kill, dramatic first-line guessing games, and a whole lot of chaos. So whether you're a casual reader or in a full-blown situationship with your favorite fictional man, come hang with us. We’re here to make your reading life more fun, more chaotic, and definitely more relatable. New episodes every Wednesday — let’s read what she’s reading!
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