Have you scrolled your “For You” page on TikTok and come across influencers talking about books and reading? That’s BookTok!
BookTok is a subcommunity on TikTok that focuses on talking about books, reading, and literature.
Since it’s the start of the Fall Semester, we didn’t want to bog you down with any more study materials, so at each campus library we offer a fun display full of books that you can find on BookTok and even books on how to become an influencer. Check them out today!
Stop in at any campus library this month to see what we have to offer!!
Many of our popular books are spread across all three campuses. If you are interested in a book you see or search for but are not close to the campus that houses it, you can request the item to be sent to the campus library closest to you!
Steps to Request an Item:
- Search in our catalog here.
- Find the title you are looking for
- Click on the title
- Under “Find in Library” Sign In to your account using your Canvas credentials
- Select “Request”
- Select which campus you would like to item to be sent to
- Check your item’s status under your account in the upper right corner of the website
For a sneak peak into what books we have, scroll through our list below:
Title: It Ends With Us
Author: Colleen Hoover
Location: North Las Vegas Campus Library
Description: Lily Bloom moves to Boston to chase her lifelong dream of opening her own business. A chance meeting with charming neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid soon sparks an intense connection, but as the two fall deeply in love, she begins to see sides of Ryle that remind her of her parents' relationship. When Lily's first love, Atlas Corrigan, suddenly reenters her life, her relationship with Ryle gets upended, leaving her with an impossible choice.
Title: A Court of Mist and Fury
Author: Sarah J. Maas
Location: North Las Vegas Campus Library
Description: The seductive and stunning #1 bestselling sequel to Sarah J. Maas's spellbinding A Court of Thorns and Roses. Feyre has undergone more trials than one human woman can carry in her heart. Though she's now been granted the powers and lifespan of the High Fae, she is haunted by her time Under the Mountain and the terrible deeds she performed to save the lives of Tamlin and his people.
Title: Happy Place
Author: Emily Henry
Location: Henderson Campus Library & North Las Vegas Campus Library
Description: A couple who broke up months ago pretend to still be together for their annual weeklong vacation with their best friends in this glittering and wise new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry.
Title: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Author: Benjamin Alire Saenz
Location: North Las Vegas Campus Library
Description: Now a major motion picture starring Max Pelayo, Reese Gonzales, and Eva Longoria! A Time Best YA Book of All Time (2021) This Printz Honor Book is a “tender, honest exploration of identity” (Publishers Weekly) that distills lyrical truths about family and friendship.
Aristotle is an angry teen with a brother in prison. Dante is a know-it-all who has an unusual way of looking at the world. When the two meet at the swimming pool, they seem to have nothing in common. But as the loners start spending time together, they discover that they share a special friendship—the kind that changes lives and lasts a lifetime. And it is through this friendship that Ari and Dante will learn the most important truths about themselves and the kind of people they want to be.
Title: The Hunger Games
Author: Suzanne Collins
Location: All campus libraries
Description: In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. Long ago the districts waged war on the Capitol and were defeated. As part of the surrender terms, each district agreed to send one boy and one girl to appear in an annual televised event called, "The Hunger Games," a fight to the death on live TV. Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who lives alone with her mother and younger sister, regards it as a death sentence when she is forced to represent her district in the Games. The terrain, rules, and level of audience participation may change but one thing is constant: kill or be killed.
Title: An Influencer’s World: A Behing-the-Scenes Look at Social Media Influencers and Creators
Author: Caroline Baker & Don Baker
Location: EBSCOhost (https://csn.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01UNLV_COSN/9dgff4/alma991002724958104084)
Description: What is the influencer lifestyle? How do influencers win their fight for relevance and create a brand that catches fire, while still leading an authentic, healthy life? Influencing is a business built around likes and hate, which can take a huge psychological toll on those who choose to play the game. An Influencer’s World pulls back the curtain and shines a light on the often-misunderstood realities of this dynamic industry. Featuring dozens of interviews with trending influencers, CEOs, leading industry insiders, brands, mental health professionals, and celebrities, this book provides an unconventional look at both the business side of influencing and the personal lives of influencers and creators.
Title: The Psychology of Evolving Technology: How Social Media, Influencer Culture and New Technologies are Altering Society
Author: Rhoda Okunev
Location: SpringerLink eBooks (https://csn.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01UNLV_COSN/43iupt/cdi_springer_books_10_1007_978_1_4842_8686_9)
Description: Technological innovations have advanced at an incredible speed since the introduction of the computer that it has altered the fabric of our society. The possession of computers, smart-devices, along with social media, texting and video games, is now an intimate part of the structure of our culture. This book is a framework to start a conversation on how technology is changing our lifestyles and transforming our world.