It's not an overstatement to say that BookTok revolutionized the book industry , including everything from the publishing process to marketing and book sales. And while a huge part of the online community involves creators and audience members sharing their favorite reads, books aren't the only thing BookTokkers are buying. Yes, there are e-readers , but that's just the tip of the iceberg. SEE ALSO: BookTok made reading cool again — but it also turned authors into content creators That's why we caught up with BookTok creators and book lovers at VidCon 's 2026 BookTok Meetup last month to ask about the products they can't read without. They shared everything from speed-reading apps and e-reader accessories to their favorite places to discover their next great read. Check out the full list of BookTok-approved essentials below. A place to source their next read BookTokker Ashley Duke immediately called out GoodReads as her favorite place to get a little more information on potential next reads. "You can look at any type of reviews so that you can become a better buyer and not just like what most of us do, where we absolutely judge a book by its cover," she shared. "We're like, 'It looks cool, I'm going to buy it!' And then it's like, 'That was the worst book I've ever read.'" SEE ALSO: The 15 most popular books of 2026, determined by Goodreads members Goodreads isn't the only site for finding reviews and keeping track of your books. Kobo owners, in particular, may want to check out Storygraph, which recently launched an integration with the e-reader brand . Opens in a new window Credit: Goodreads Goodreads Learn More An ergonomic Kindle upgrade E-reader users know that, as convenient as the device can be, it can also be more dangerous than you'd expect. "One time, I really thought I broke my nose by the way that it came down," creator Marijose said, the classic experience of dropping your e-reader while reading in bed. Her favorite solution? The Stra
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