TIKTOK’S TOP FIVE FALL BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2022

With autumn fast approaching, it’s time for our books to fall in line

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The hold that TikTok users have over the literary market is remarkable. From influencing brick-and-mortar bookstore marketing to re-popularising publications of years past, there are numerous books that are the talk of the town on TikTok. Whether you’re on the hunt for a book to move you, console you, or help you escape the cold weather, Tiktok’s book influencers have you covered. We scoured through #BookTok for their top five seasonally-approved favourites to add to your TBR list in 2022.

The first book in a trilogy, this supernatural Twilight-esque novel is a dark-academic twist on a millennial favourite. With over 613,000 views on TikTok, users are debating whether they are team Hudson or team Vega, while showing off the stunning aesthetics of the novel. If that’s not enough to convince you, Universal Studios has already bought the rights to adapt the novel into a movie.

Atlas Six by Olivie Blake

This dark-academia-meets-hunger-games tale centred around magicians competing to join a prestigious secret society has TikTok users in a frenzy — the hashtag #TheAtlasSix amassed over 11 million views on the platform. Blake describes the fantasy novel as “a book about knowledge, power, and the lengths people will go to have both.”

This trilogy, who’s hashtag has over 103 million views on TikTok, is a rollercoaster of a read. The eccentric and high-stakes book follows a normal highschooler who suddenly receives an unexpected fortune – but not until she beats the hunger-games style setup to secure it. While the journey is captivating enough, Tiktok users agree that the characters are what really cemented this book in their top recommendations.

Babel by R.F. Kuang

Another book with a dark academic vibe, this new release introduces a post-colonial critique into the mix that TikTok users can’t get enough of. The TikTok account @loverofpages calls the book, subtitled Or The Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators’ Revolution, “the dark academia book of the year,” while a TikTok of Kuang at a book signing for the novel has been watched over 624,000 times.

The definition of a dark-academic novel, this cult favourite has racked up over 183 million views on TikTok, with multiple videos dedicated to various characters in the Secret History universe. Not bad for a novel published 30 years ago.

THE COURIER’S GUIDE TO LIFE ON CAMPUS

New on campus, or need a refresher? We’ve got you covered

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BOSA:

An elusive building not many people have been to, this is where all the film kids make movie magic. Did we mention that they have their own theatre in there?

COURIER OFFICE:

This is where the hard-working students who put together the number-one campus newspaper pour their blood, sweat, and tears into giving you the most beautiful product possible. Someone is normally working away between classes – stop by and chat with us!

MUSIC:

CapU is known for its musical talent, and is home to numerous famous and award- winning alumni. If you’re lucky, maybe you’ll run into some of them!

MAIN BUS LOOP:

Welcome to Capilano University!

PRIDE CROSSWALK:

Only the fifth pride-flag crosswalk in North Van, this was painted over the summer, and will be officially unveiled to the CapU community this October.

LIBRARY:

Do you have a paper due soon, or do you just want a quiet place to take a nap? Either way, head down to the library. While you’re in the building, you can also say hello to our in-residence Elders at the Kéxwusm-áyakn Student Centre, get your phone fixed at the CSU lounge, or pick up a coffee at the Good Earth cafe.

DAYCARE:

The place where future CapU kids hang out — at least until the new childcare centre is built. It’s nice to see that people really can have fun on campus.

IDEA/ARTS:

This is where you’ll find some of the most talented artists on our campus hard at work. We have them to thank for our award-winning designs and illustrations!