BookTok
Coverage of BookTok in the Nexus archive.
- Why Romantasy May Soon Be a Billion-Dollar Business
Romantasy has emerged from a BookTok phenomenon into a nearly billion-dollar business. This genre's rise, fueled by a largely female fandom, involves revenue streams like special editions, merchandise, and event tickets. Its growth is reshaping publishing and attracting Hollywood and retailers.
- Luke Bateman tells inquiry gambling companies supplied him with cocaine and alcohol
Luke Bateman alleges gambling companies supplied him with cocaine and alcohol during a private Gold Coast event, claiming the industry lacks duty of care. He stated his gambling addiction cost him approximately $1m and testified before a parliamentary inquiry.
- Tome, another Goodreads book-tracker rival, shuts down
Tome, a book-tracker app, has shut down. The app was built on the back of the BookTok community on TikTok and offered features like book tracking and recommendations. It allowed users to share photos and playlists related to books.