Once upon a time, the best way to discover a new book was by wandering through a bookshop. Now, ironically, you might have the most luck by scrolling on your phone. BookTok has transformed the way we find, talk about and fall in love with books, turning everything from old favourites to new releases into unexpected bestsellers. And, increasingly, those books are making their way off the page and onto our screens.
From college romances like The Summer I Turned Pretty, to stories with a sporty twist like Heated Rivalry, or perhaps something a little more fantastical (we're looking at you, Rebecca Yarros), there is quite literally something for everyone. So if you've read everything BookTok has to offer, perhaps it's time to turn your attention to our favourite BookTok adaptations? Peruse our picks, below.
The Summer I Turned Pretty
Jenny Han's books already had a cult following, but when they landed on screens it was something of a cultural reset. The story of Belly, Conrad and Jeremiah became a language all of its own, and if you were watching, you definitely had staunch opinions about which brother she ends up with. Lucky for us, the story isn't over yet, with a movie currently in development.
Where to watch: Prime Video
Heated Rivalry
For proof that BookTok extends beyond YA romance tropes, look no further. Adapted from Rachel Reid's Game Changers series, Heated Rivalry is a hockey romance that follows rival players (turned lvoers, obviously) Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. We're waiting with baited breath for season two.
Where to watch: HBO Max
Off Campus
Elle Kennedy's Off Campus books have it all: college romance, hockey players, enemies-to-lovers arcs and fake-dating tropes.he 2026 adaptation brings the first book, The Deal, to the screen, following music major Hannah Wells and hockey star Garrett Graham at Briar University. They've already wrapped filming on season two, which focuses on Dean Di Laurentis and Allie Hayes' romance.
Where to watch: Prime Video
The People We Meet On Vacation
It was only a matter of time before Emily Henry's brand of romantic comedy made its way to the screen. The People We Meet on Vacation is the first of her books to be adapted – into a film on Netflix – and it follows longtime best friends Poppy and Alex, who have spent years taking an annual summer holiday together despite being almost complete opposites. The adaptation stars Emily Bader and Tom Blyth.
Where to watch: Netflix
It Ends With Us
Few authors are more synonymous with BookTok than Colleen Hoover. andIt Ends With Us is arguably her most recognisable title, and was adapted into a 2024 film starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. The story follows Lily Bloom as she begins a relationship with neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid, only to find herself realising that their relationship might not be as perfect as it seems.
Where to watch: Prime Video
Verity
Another of Hoover's books, and one that proves she can do a psychological thriller just as effectively as a romance. The film adaptation of this isn't out just yet, but the book was a huge BookTok hit. It follows struggling writer Lowen Ashleigh, who is hired to complete the books of bestselling author Verity Crawford after an accident leaves her unable to write. But while staying at the Crawford family home, Lowen discovers an unfinished manuscript that contains some deeply disturbing revelations.
Where to watch: In cinemas from September 30
Heartstopper
Before Heartstopper became one of Netflix's most-watched teen series, it was a webcomic created by Alice Oseman. The story of Charlie Spring and Nick Nelson moved from Tumblr to print before Netflix adapted it in 2022, introducing its tender coming-of-age romance to an even wider audience. It went on to receive three seasons, before finishing up with a feature film.
Where to watch: Netflix
Fourth Wing
Few adaptations come as hotly anticipated as this one. Rebecca Yarros' romantasy novel became a viral sensation almost overnight, with its dragons, deadly military academy and enemies-to-lovers romance. Now, Violet Sorrengail's journey from cadet to dragon rider is heading to the screen, with Amazon MGM Studios developing the adaptation as a television series.
Where to watch: Prime Video (release date TBC)
Throttled
Lauren Asher’s Throttled, the first book in her Dirty Air series, takes us into the world of Formula 1. It follows ambitious student Maya Alatorre as she joins her brother on the racing circuit and, surprise surprise, falls for his teammate and fiercest rival, Noah Slade. While it hasn't been adapted yet, it is en route to our screens, with Australian actor Josh Heuston leading the cast.
Where to watch: Prime Video (release date TBC)
The Love Hypothesis
Ali Hazelwood's The Love Hypothesis has finally landed on our screens. The 2021 bestselling book follows PhD student Olive Smith (played by Lili Reinhart), who impulsively convinces her colleague Adam Carlsen (Tom Batemen) to pretend that they're dating, only for their fake relationship to become considerably less fictional.
Where to watch: Prime Video
