When we launched Book Bento in 2015, we were blown away by the strange beauty of #bookstagram. Readers from around the world celebrate their love for the printed word with boundless creativity. Here, we’ve collected 10 of our favorite Instagram accounts about reading—including some smaller ones we believe deserve a huge following. From poetry to hedgehogs, bookish Instagram is wacky and wonderful. Trust us, you’ll be glad you followed.
1. @foldedpagesdistillery
This beautiful account shows off books in chaotic, visually interesting, and incredibly detailed compositions.
2. @readitforward
Shameless plug alert! We have a dreamy literary-themed Instagram that’s perfect for those who share our obsession with authors and their books.
3. @readwithkat
A self-described books hoarder with dreams of opening a bookstore, this literary Instagrammer is bursting with (beautifully posed) recommendations—and we’re always here for a pup photobomb!
4. @bookbento
We’re posting bookish still-lifes with recommended reads from a wide variety of genres. We hope it’ll be a pretty, browse-able bookstore for readers on Instagram.
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5. @riverheadbooks
Many publishers are on Instagram and doing a fantastic job, but we think this account is a cut above the rest. Books find their way into all sorts of places and spaces that are total scroll-stoppers.
6. @lastnightsreading
Kate Gavino’s line portraits of authors at readings landed her a book of her very own, and after perusing this feed, you’ll understand why. These illustrations featuring words of wisdom from authors allow you to attend readings all over the place without having to leave your couch.
7. @mentallybooked
Bright, airy photos and colorful shelfies characterize this account, along with Taryn’s thoughtful reviews.
8. @hooplaback.girl
Technically, Anuradha Bhaumick’s account is an art account, not strictly a #bookstagram, but it’s clear from her bio (Books & Plants & Plants & Books) and her embroidery that she’s a true book lover. And we can’t get over her incredibly intricate—and cute!—embroidery of readers.
9. @readbetweenthelattes
We want to crawl inside this moody instagram focused on the joys of reading in coffee shops. Heaven!
10. @perpetualpages
It doesn’t get much cozier than this feed. Good luck staying on task—instead of running home to snuggle under a fuzzy blanket—while you scroll through this literary comfort sesh.
