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. @bookotter
Natural elements like leaves, vines, and flowers adorn these #bookstagrams to create dynamic compositions loaded with personality.
8. @parnassusbooks
Parnassus Books is an independent bookstore in Nashville co-owned by author Ann Patchett. The store boasts a cohort of cute pups that offer cuddles to patrons browsing the shelves. These dogs are main characters on the Instagram account. Need we say more?
9. @parisreview
The Paris Review Instagram makes it on a lot of the best-of lists we’ve seen, and we have to jump on that bandwagon. Mostly, the account shares images of poems and interviews from past issues. The stark images of black and white text stand out in our Instagram feed of colorful images. We always take a few extra seconds to soak in the beautiful writing.
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.
