Chapter Three - Bookish Hot Takes

This week, we’re diving headfirst into BookTok chaos—breaking down a viral video that had readers arguing in the comments and beyond. We unpack our spiciest bookish hot takes (yes, some feelings will be hurt) and take a closer look at how the term “anti-intellectualism” keeps getting tossed around online… often incorrectly. From reader shame to discourse fatigue, we’re talking about what these conversations reveal about book culture, internet outrage, and who gets to decide what “serious” reading even means. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram!Angie - TT: @angelita.bonita | IG: @angelamtza_ & @authorm.a.ritzaJess - TT & IG: @jess.writes.booksNatalie - TT & IG: @abookishnatalie