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Why Gen Z is embracing paranormal, thriller and fantasy fiction
Many young people today love books that are spooky, magical, or full of mystery.
These kinds of stories are called paranormal, fantasy, and thriller fiction.
Lots of young readers first found these books through series like Harry Potter and Percy Jackson.
Now they keep looking for more books like those.
Websites such as TikTok, and a special book community called BookTok, help them discover new stories.
Young readers also enjoy books based on old myths and folktales.
A 21-year-old named Garvit Arora read a book called 'Tell Me Your Dreams'.
He said it was so full of surprises that he could not stop reading.
Every chapter made him want to know what would happen next.
That is why many young people are falling in love with these exciting stories.
Psychological thrillers, fantasy and paranormal fiction are rising in popularity among Gen Z readers.
Many Gen Z readers first entered the genre through bestselling series such as Harry Potter and Percy Jackson.
Reading habits are increasingly shaped by global entertainment and social media platforms such as BookTok.
A renewed interest in stories rooted in mythology and folklore is also driving the trend.
21-year-old Garvit Arora said Sidney Sheldon's 'Tell Me Your Dreams' kept him reading because of its continuous twists and suspense.
- Who
- Gen Z readers, including 21-year-old Garvit Arora
- What
- A rise in popularity of paranormal, thriller, and fantasy fiction among Gen Z readers
- Where
- Not explicitly stated; the trend is linked to global entertainment and social media
- When
- Not specifically dated in the articles (described as a current trend)
- Why
- Because reading habits are shaped by global entertainment, social media platforms like BookTok, and a renewed interest in mythology and folklore
Key facts
- Trend
- Rising popularity of paranormal, thriller and fantasy fiction among Gen Z readers
- Featured Reader
- Garvit Arora, 21 years old
- Featured Book
- 'Tell Me Your Dreams' by Sidney Sheldon
- Entry Series
- Harry Potter and Percy Jackson
- Influences
- Global entertainment, BookTok, mythology and folklore
- Written By
- Shrijita Acharyya
Quotes
Shrijita Acharyya
Author of the article
““Every time I thought I would stop after one chapter, there was another twist that made me want to keep reading,” Garvit Arora said in reference to the book, adding, “The suspense kept building, and I needed to know what happened next. That is what I love about thrillers and paranormal fiction.””
indianexpress.com
““Psychological thrillers, fantasy and paranormal fiction are witnessing a rise in popularity among Gen Z readers.””
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