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'Romantasy' and BookTok Keep Powering a Book-Sales Boom in 2026

2026-07-07

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Summary

Romance-fantasy 'romantasy' novels, supercharged by BookTok, remain a runaway engine for publishing in 2026, turning niche series into global bestsellers.
US print romance sales hit about 51 million units in the latest 12 months — up roughly 24% year-over-year — and tens of millions of book sales are tied to BookTok creators.
Analysts say the trend reflects a lasting structural shift, not a fad, as immersive worlds and 'clip-friendly' tropes thrive in short-form video.

The question

BookTok and romantasy have permanently reshaped how books are discovered and sold.

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