Bookmark (or dog ear) this exciting news: the #BookTok bus is en route to NYC to delight bibliophiles with free reads. If you’re known to frequent beautiful libraries around the city and can’t go anywhere without an engaging read, this is a can’t-miss event.
According to A Year in TikTok 2024, over 1.2 million #BookTok posts were created in the first 10 months of 2024 — and 42 million in total — uniting a literary community across the globe with a love of reading. All of those stories your followers and FYP recommended? They’ll be up for grabs — for free!
Although specific titles have yet to be revealed— you’ll just have to follow the #BookTok bus for yourself — we suspect the likes of Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros, and Ali Hazelwood to be available to those who stop by, considering there’s been a 300% increase in #Romantasy posts.
In addition, bibliophiles making a pitstop to the bus will also serve hot chocolate and provide photo opps — ideal for the bookish content you’re looking to create.
Keep in mind that the free books are on a first-come, first-serve basis, so you’ll want to venture to each location on the earlier side. If you can’t make it this weekend, be sure to stop by NYC’s beloved independent bookstores, including newbie Fountain Bookshop in Washington Heights — an ice cream shop and bookstore all in one.
#BookTok bus stops in NYC
Mark your calendars accordingly! Here’s where the bus is stopping this weekend:
Friday, December 20th in Flatiron: Between 6th and 5th Avenues on 22nd Street (north side) from 10am-4pm
Saturday, December 21st in Union Square: Between Park Avenue South and Irving on 17th Street (north side) from 10am-4pm
Sunday, December 22nd in Park Slope: Between President and Union Streets on 5th Ave (west side) from 10am-4pm
Where will we see you this weekend?