Laken Horton

Laken Horton is a self-described “social media girly” and the face behind The BOOKyardigan, where she explores all things romance — friends to lovers, forced proximity, and every trope in the genre. Laken also serves as the social media manager for the Heartland Book Festival, bringing bookish joy to the Midwest and sharing information about the event, one post at a time. She supports local bookstores and libraries, and she’s passionate about celebrating diverse voices and all the amazing reading communities. Catch Laken’s latest reads, romance recs, and bookstore stops on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads.