Walking into most bookstores there’s a little sign that says, “BookTok” and underneath is a small table of books recommended throughout the internet, namely through TikTok.

For some this is met with distrust and a little annoyance. What could TikTok and its users possibly know about quality literature?

Abigail Murphy is a multimedia reporter for Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. To contact Abigail Murphy, email abigail.murphy@alexcityoutlook.com.