Ready for some instant inspiration? Follow the hashtag #bookstagram on Instagram and you’ll find millions of posts by people who regularly share their love of all things bookish. Swooning over cozy reading nooks and picking up a few ideas for your to-read pile: Not a bad way to spend your coffee break. Start with these 10 bookstagrammers, and if you join the trend be sure to tag us at @celadonbooks!
Kathleen Crowley loves to be surrounded by books…literally! She often recommends books one pile at a time, which all bibliophiles know is a more realistic way to do it. Don’t miss her posts celebrating her favorite vocabulary words and late night poetry. She has even created a series of downloadable bookmojies—illustrated literary figures and punny phrases for when you need to class up your messages and texts.
Ursula Uriarte / @ursula_uriarte
“Mom, bookworm, traveler, and metalhead” is how Uriarte introduces her Instagram page, and watching these worlds overlap online is a total treat. Her reading tastes range from Harry Potter to the latest horror and thriller bestsellers. All of her tattoos, concert videos, and beautiful reading nooks complete the picture of a life spent doing what she loves.
Paperback Bones / @paperbackbones
YA fantasy lovers, don’t sleep on Paperback Bones. Tes knows and loves this genre, and in fact is a curator for @OwlCrate, a book delivery service for the latest YA titles. Her book recommendations here include fun lists of things like “what to read if you’re a Ravenclaw” and her book playlists are a nice touch, as well. Particularly cool: Tes collects editions of Donna Tartt’s The Secret History from around the world and always shares her new finds.
Morgan Hoit lives in NYC, and her Instagram is a celebration of all the book stores, events, and literary arts the city has to offer. She travels often, taking us to places like Rome, Dubrovnik, or Paris where she tracks down beautiful bookstores and scenic spots that beg you to pause and enjoy a good read.
Shrieking Violets / @shriekingviolets428
Jackie McCarthy’s Instagram is an homage to the thriller, horror, and mystery genres. Classics like Peter Benchley’s Jaws live alongside the latest bestsellers, moody YA titles, and literary dramas. We’re blown away by the photography here—her latest reads are staged with colorful flowers, skulls, and rustic antiques that often tell a story of their own.
Jenna Reads Books / @jennareadsbooks
Books at the breakfast table, on the arm of a sofa, stacked on an end table—Jenna’s home library looks so charming. Small touches like her eclectic mug collection, her curious cats, and jaunts to local Portland, Oregon, bookstores all point to one conclusion: This book lover has created quite a cozy reading life!
Bean and the Bookstack / @beanandthebookstack
Lauren’s life in Boston, Massachusetts, revolves around two things near and dear to our hearts: books and coffee. Her account is full of thoughtful reviews of classics, the latest thrillers, and fiction bestsellers. In addition to finding your next read, you’ll get tips on how to make the perfect brew and discover the coolest coffee spots in Boston.
Evie Seo captures all the beauty and wonder in the books that she and her two adorable young daughters are reading. Picture books, kid’s graphic novels, and literary fiction all make appearances in their daily lives. Seo’s artwork is also a treat and proves that her design chops are as strong as her love of books.
Crime by the Book / @crimebythebook
Even if the crime genre isn’t your thing, Abby at CBTB is determined to convince the world that there’s a crime book out there for everyone. She reads and reviews crime fiction from around the world—from bestselling psychological thrillers to the latest in Nordic noir (one of her specialties). We love how the atmospheric, muted tones in all of her photos put us in the mood for a good mystery.
Celadon’s own social media manager Rebecca Ritchey gracefully pairs books with meals, both where she lives in Brooklyn, NYC, and on her travels to literary attractions around the country. Gorgeous food shots and equally gorgeous book covers? We could scroll forever. Especially fun: recipes recreated from food scenes in her favorite books.
