Reading Trends & Tips

 

Reading Trends Gen Z is Loving in 2025: From BookTok Faves to Digital Reads!

Hey book fam! 📚✨

If you’ve scrolled through your TikTok feed lately (aka BookTok 👑), you’ve probably noticed some books blowing up like crazy. Gen Z isn’t just reading – they’re making reading cool again. So today on GetUrBook, let’s dive into the biggest 2025 reading trends everyone’s talking about!

🌈 1. BookTok Made Me Read It

Titles like "Fourth Wing" and "The Atlas Six" are still ruling the charts because... well, aesthetic videos and dramatic reactions work! 📱💥 Readers love those viral tropes: enemies-to-lovers, morally grey characters, and fantasy plot twists.

📱 2. Digital Reading & E-Books

With everyone on the move, Kindle Unlimited and Webtoon novels are trending. Who needs to carry 5 books when your phone does it all? 😎

🖊️ 3. The Rise of Aesthetic Reading Journals

Bullet journaling meets bookish life! From pastel highlighters to cute reading trackers, Gen Z loves documenting their reading journey.

📦 4. Subscription Book Boxes

Unboxing videos are everywhere! Monthly book boxes with exclusive covers, merch, and fan art make reading feel like a celebration. 🎉

🎧 5. Audiobooks & Podcast-style Storytelling

Spotify and Audible are full of audiobook series that feel like bingeable podcasts. Perfect for multitasking during long walks or gym sessions.

✨ Pro Tip: Create Your Own BookTok Reel!

Even if you’re camera-shy, start with a flat-lay of your current read, add trending audio, and boom! Instant engagement. 📸

💬 What Are You Reading?

Tell us your current favorite book or the last BookTok recommendation you loved! Drop it in the comments 👇 or DM us on Instagram at @geturbook!

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📚 GetUrBook Review: Goodbye, Sweetberry Park by Josh Green

Some books make you laugh. Some books make you think. And then… there’s Goodbye, Sweetberry Park—a riotous, razor-sharp satire that does both in the most unexpected ways.

Josh Green, with his journalist’s eye for detail and a storyteller’s love for chaos, delivers a novel that feels like Atlanta itself—loud, colorful, stubborn, and heartbreakingly human. Through the eyes of Archie “God” Johnson, a mixed-race reporter suddenly thrust into homeownership in a historically Black neighborhood, Green paints a hilarious but deeply poignant portrait of modern gentrification.

The plot is as unpredictable as the neighborhood’s wildlife—yes, there are literal flesh-eating snakes on the loose, thanks to a deranged zoo worker. But it’s the human characters who truly bite. From shady developers and eccentric neighbors to lost souls trying to hold onto their heritage, each voice jumps off the page with vibrancy.

The humor is sharp, often dark, and delivered with that dry, observational wit only a seasoned journalist like Green could master. One moment you’re chuckling at the absurdity of city politics, the next you’re hit with gut-punch reflections on displacement, race, and identity. The dialogue sparkles—fast, witty, and unapologetically real.

What makes Goodbye, Sweetberry Park stand out is how it handles serious issues without losing its playful tone. Green doesn’t preach. Instead, he lets the madness of urban development, media hypocrisy, and neighborhood loyalty speak for itself—through humor, satire, and characters you won’t easily forget.

If you’re looking for a read that mixes social commentary with laugh-out-loud moments and a bit of urban chaos, this one deserves a top spot on your TBR.

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✨ Related Tags:

• Josh Green
• Book Reviews
• Satire Books
• Atlanta Fiction
• Social Commentary
• Gentrification
• Books with Humor
• New Fiction 2025

Red Sun Rising By Allen Lyle

 

 

Book Details:

Book Title:  Red Sun Rising by Allen Lyle
Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 422 pages
Genre: Fantasy, Sci-fi, Dystopian Fiction
Publisher: Moon Publishing Company 
Publication Date: July, 2025.
Content Rating: This book is rated PG 13 for graphic violence and battle scenes. 

Book Description:

Red Sun Rising - Book One of the Red Sun Rising Series

Power is not inherited. It is taken—by blood, by fire, by force.

The Empire is rotting from within. Corruption festers in its courts, rebellions simmer at its borders, and old gods whisper in the shadows. Amid the chaos, one family sees opportunity.

House de Bordeaux has long stood on the fringes of power—noble in name, forgotten in legacy. But when a mysterious death fractures the imperial line, a brutal new game begins. As alliances crumble and enemies multiply, the de Bordeaux heirs must decide what they’re willing to sacrifice in their pursuit of the throne—and what darkness they’ll awaken along the way.

From the first clash of voltedge swords to the final echo of betrayal, Red Sun Rising is a gripping tale of ambition, treachery, and the high cost of empire.

The first installment in a sweeping epic fantasy series, perfect for fans of political intrigue, morally complex characters, and dynastic power struggles.

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On July 28th, Red Sun Rising will be available on B&N, BAM!, and any place you can buy books

Meet the Author:

Allen Lyle lives in Athens, Georgia, (GO DAWGS!) where he shares his home with his wife, four cats, a sweet pup, and several hundred books. A lifelong devotee of science fiction and fantasy, he fell under their spell at a young age and never looked back. Allen considers himself a lifelong devotee of science fiction and fantasy, He has always been drawn to the intersection of history and the speculative—asking questions like, “What if the Byzantine Empire had rockets?” or “What if Tolkien’s world had pirates?”

An avid gamer, Allen has spent countless hours orchestrating dynastic dramas in Crusader Kings III, an inspiration for his debut novel. His fascination with history extends beyond pixels and pages—he’s an enthusiastic collector of antiques, a lover of travel, and a devoted fan of minor league baseball. When he’s not writing, Allen can be found painting miniatures or reading. His debut novel takes readers thousands of years into a post-apocalyptic future where the kings and queens of Europe—now called Yuropa—rule once more. It's sure to hit the sweet spot for fantasy, scifi, and history lovers alike...just like Allen.

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RED SUN RISING Book Tour Giveaway

Book to Screen

 

From Page to Screen: 7 Books That Became Hit Movies/Series — And What Audiences Thought

Some stories are so powerful they leap off the page — and straight onto the screen. But does the magic always survive the jump? In today’s post, we explore 7 beloved books that were adapted into films or series, and how audiences reacted. Were they hits or misses? Let’s find out.

1. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

• Adaptation: Movie (2014)
• Audience Verdict: A faithful adaptation with strong performances. Loved by teens and loyal readers alike.
• Book vs Movie: Equally loved. Boosted book sales and made John Green a household name.

2. Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

• Adaptation: HBO Series
• Audience Verdict: Great performances with a few plot shifts. Loved by drama fans.
• Book vs Series: Series wins in cultural impact, especially with an extended second season.

3. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

• Adaptation: Optioned for film
• Audience Verdict: Readers are hopeful — but nervous. The book’s dreamlike magic will be tough to capture visually.
• Book vs Movie: TBD

4. Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

• Adaptation: Movie (2022)
• Audience Verdict: Beautiful visuals, but lost some of the novel’s emotional depth.
• Book vs Movie: Book wins.

5. The Queen’s Gambit by Walter Tevis

• Adaptation: Netflix Series
• Audience Verdict: Massive success. Brought chess back into pop culture.
• Book vs Series: Series wins with visual polish and emotional arcs.

6. Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

• Adaptation: Amazon Prime Series
• Audience Verdict: Great music, but lacked the spark of the book’s unique format.
• Book vs Series: Book remains stronger among readers.

7. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

• Adaptation: Movie Series
• Audience Verdict: Compelling casting and plot made it a blockbuster franchise.
• Book vs Movie: A tie — both did justice to the story.

✨ Takeaway: Some stories soar in both formats. Others get lost in translation. But a powerful book always sparks curiosity, even beyond the page.

💬 Stay tuned for next Tuesday's continuation — fantasy epics like The Game of Thrones, The Witcher, and more. Let’s dive into the worlds where dragons soar and legends are born

From Page to Practice: Life Lessons Books Taught Me

Some books are more than just stories — they’re roadmaps, lifelines, or even quiet friends that whisper truths we needed to hear.

I remember finishing The Midnight Library by Matt Haig and just sitting in silence. Nora’s journey through alternate lives made me rethink every decision I’ve called a “regret.” What if we’re all just one brave choice away from a better chapter?

Then came Reasons to Stay Alive — also by Matt Haig. A book I didn’t know I needed until it found me. I underlined passages. I cried. I healed. It reminded me that our darkest days are often the beginnings of quiet rebirth.

And Ikigai — a book that gently nudged me to slow down and find meaning in daily rituals. It helped me see that purpose isn’t always grand. Sometimes, it’s just having something to wake up for.

These stories didn’t just move me — they changed me.

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