About this episode
The episode discusses how BookTok trends have transformed reading habits for a new generation.
Rhythm and News hosts Caitlin Roehmholdt and Abi Mann talk about how BookTok trends have revolutionized reading for a new generation. From Colleen Hoover "It Ends with Us" to Sally Rooney's "Normal People," social media has shaped how readers consume content. This episode was written and hosted by Caitlin Roehmholdt and Abi Mann, edited by Kaylee Bennett, and produced by Auburn D'Artell, Nathan Elias and Alia Yee Noll. “Rhythm and News” is one of three shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com.
People in this episode
Host: Nathan Elias
Topics covered
- BookTok
- reading
- social media
- literature
Keywords
- Colleen Hoover
- It Ends with Us
- Sally Rooney
- Normal People
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Rhythm and News, It Ends with Us, Normal People
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