Julia Novella

What it is

Julia Novella's TikTok is about literature. Her profile tagline is a pun that turns the Russian word for literature into a cheer, and that sums up the mood: she loves books and talks about them in a way that makes you want to finish one. The account has around 435,000 followers and has been around a while; it showed up in Russian roundups of educational TikToks back in 2021. The latest videos came out in September 2026, and she also runs an Instagram page about literature, books and writing. Everything is in Russian.

Why we picked it

The format is short stories about writers and books, the kind you end up retelling to friends. The most recent run includes a roundup of facts about writers, a clip on Tolstoy and a question every reader knows: how many unread books are on your shelf? In spring she did a series imagining what characters from well-known books might look like, from Harry Potter to Divergent, Anne of Green Gables and The Devil Wears Prada, choosing the next book based on viewers' requests. There's also a story from One Thousand and One Nights.

We like that the account doesn't turn literature into homework. Classics and modern books sit side by side, and the question at the end of each video isn't a formality: the comments genuinely argue about which book should come next. And she doesn't drift into memes for their own sake; the book, the writer or the plot is always at the center.

It's also a good fit for students. A short fact about a classic author sticks better than a textbook paragraph and often becomes a reason to open the book itself. The videos follow a clear shape: a question, a story, a surprising detail, a question back to viewers. And the comments turn into a small book club where people recommend titles to each other and confess how long some novels have been waiting on their shelves.

Where to start

• The latest roundup of facts about writers.
• The Tolstoy clip, built around a fact many readers don't know.
• The video on unread books; the comments are half the fun.
• The story from One Thousand and One Nights.
• The character series made from viewers' requests.

Who it's for

Russian-speaking students who want literature without the boredom. Adult readers who enjoy writer trivia and are always building a reading list. Literature teachers looking for quick conversation starters. Learners of Russian who want short, clear videos about books.

Quick answers

What's it about? Literature: facts about writers, stories behind books and characters, conversations about reading.

Is it suitable for teenagers? Yes. The videos are short, with classics next to the contemporary books teens actually read.

Is she on other platforms? Yes, the profile lists her Instagram, juli.novella.