Trying to come up with Bookstagram post ideas so you have something new to post on your feed? Here are 28 of the best Bookstagram ideas to keep your Instagram vibrant and filled with books!
1. Shelfie
When looking for ideas for Bookstagram posts, a Shelfie is a staple! You can take a photo of your shelf as-is, or get creative by rearranging your books to show off a specific series, show a certain color of book, or try spicing it up by taking photos from different angles or incorporating mirrors! But whether you go basic or decide to get fancy, this is sure to be a crowd-pleaser on your Instagram feed.
2. Book Review
The Book Review post is another staple in the Bookstagram world, so when you’re looking for Bookstagram content ideas this is one you won’t want to miss!
You can style the photo however you would like (flatlay, holding the book, with you in the photo, etc.) but the basic premise is that you share a quick synopsis and your thoughts on the book you just finished reading. It’s a great way to share your love (or hate!) for a recent read and connect with other book lovers.
3. TBR Pile
Another bookish photo idea you need on your feed is the TBR pile photo! To do this photo, simply stack up your to be read books and take a photo. You can style it however you’d like, but this is a fun way to give your followers insight into what you’re planning to read next!
4. Currently Reading
Stumped on what to post next and haven’t finished a book recently? The Currently Reading post is here to save the day!
With this photo, you simply grab the book you’re currently reading and photograph it as a flatlay or hold it against a background (outdoors, in front of your bookshelves, etc.). Then just let your followers know what you think of it so far, and tease a full review once you’ve finished reading it!
5. Book Haul
We’re all bookworms here, which means we’re no stranger to the book haul (you know, when you go to a bookstore and come back with waaaayyy too many books…or when you shop online and suddenly 30 books are being delivered to your door. Just me? I thought not 😂)
But now you can use your book haul for your Bookstagram feed too. Whether your haul is 2 or 20 books, show off your recent acquisitions on your feed! We bookworms love our own book hauls, but seeing other book lovers’ hauls is almost just as exciting!
6. Favorite Book Series
What’s a series that you adore and recommend to everyone? If you’re wondering what to post next and feeling uninspired, try posting a picture of one of your favorite book series you own! Your enthusiasm will come across to your followers, and they’ll feel closer to you for knowing what you love. And you just might make a few closer book buddy friends…because there’s nothing like saying “Oh, you like this book too?!” to form a lasting book buddy bond!
7. Favorite Author
Similarly to the above posting about your favorite book series, another option is to post about your favorite author! Collect all the books you own by one of your favorite authors and artfully arrange them for a photo. You may be surprised to discover how many other people love your favorite author too!
8. Books by Colors
Looking for an artistic Bookstagram feed? Try arranging your books by colors to take cool photos! That could mean going monochromatic and choosing all the books of one color to stack up and take a photo, or it could mean choosing books with colors that match a holiday (e.g. red, white, and blue for Independence Day). However you choose to do this, it is sure to liven up your Bookstagram feed in a really fun way!
9. Books by Theme
Next up for your Bookstagram ideas would be taking photos of books by theme. This could be by a specific genre (e.g. sci-fi) or by a specific word or idea (e.g. “mysterious” or “outlaw”). You can then do a book stack photo, lay the books out side by side so we can see all the covers, or any other layout you’d like. This is a fun way to show off your favorites, currently reading, or TBR if they fit into a fun theme or genre!
10. Last, Now, Next
Another easy Bookstagram post idea is to do a “Last, Now, Next” photo. To do this, you simply take the last book you read, the book you’re reading now, and the book you plan to read next and line them up for a fun photo. Again, this can be a book stack or it can be a side by side, or however you feel creatively led!
11. Monthly Reading Wrap Up
Interested in doing a Bookstagram post series? If so, then the Monthly Reading Wrap Up post could be a great choice!
For this post, you can take a picture of all the books you read over the past month. Then, in the caption share what you liked, disliked, or anything else related to the books you read that month! It’s a fun way to add a little predictability to your feed for your followers (and to take the brainstorming out of at least one of your Bookstagram post ideas each month).
12. Cozy Up
Another popular Bookstagram post is the cozy reading shot. This can take a lot of forms, but is sure to be a hit with your followers as we all love reading and cozy things!
For this shot, you could include yourself or just do a cozy flatlay…but some elements you might want to consider adding to the shot include blankets, a hot beverage (tea, coffee, hot chocolate), slippers, sweaters, a roaring fire in the background, and more!
13. Coffee Shop Photos
Next up is another icon of the Bookstagram world—the coffee shop photo! Whether this is a photo of you reading at a coffee shop, or a photo of your table with an open or closed book and a beverage, your next coffee shop visit could be great inspiration for your Bookstagram feed!
14. Bookstore Photos
Similarly, your next visit to a bookstore could help with finding the next photo to add to your Bookstagram!
Whether you take a photo of the outside of the bookstore (with or without showcasing a book you just bought), or a photo of the inside if there’s a cool layout to the store, a photo of you browsing the shelves, or highlighting a specific book in the bookstore…there are so many options for bookstore photos that can easily become gems on your Bookstagram!
15. Library Photos
Like bookstores, libraries can also be treasure troves of new Bookstagram photos and inspiration. Depending on your library, you might want to take photos of the shelves or cool reading nooks, or you might just want to check out a book and feature it in your next flatlay or other styled Bookstagram photo!
16. Books and Pets
Another Bookstagram post style that does really well is combining your books and pets together! If you have a cat or dog or any other sort of pet, including them in your shots can be really fun and your audience is sure to love it!
17. Books and Plants
Photos including books and plants can also be a lot of fun and can be gorgeous too! If you have cool houseplants, or flowers, or want to go outside to your backyard, or go to a park, then including plants in your shots can be a cool way to switch up your feed!
18. Book Nook Photos
Have a cool book nook where you like to sit and read? Book nook photos are catnip for book lovers! So take advantage of your cozy book nook space and include that on your Instagram feed from time to time!
19. Books on Beds Photos
Photos of books on beds also seem to do really well and be quite popular on Instagram, so if you have a nice bedspread or bed area in your home then using that to take photos can be a great idea!
20. Meet the Bookstagrammer
Another prompt for Bookstagrammers that you and your audience may enjoy is the “Meet the Bookstagrammer” post. For this post idea, you can tell a little bit about yourself and answer questions like: what is your current read, favorite genre, favorite book, favorite author, and favorite book quote. It’s a fun way to give your followers a little insight into the book lover (you!) behind the account!
21. Behind the Scenes
Speaking of giving insight to your followers, a behind the scenes post can also be a cool way to connect with your followers! Show your bookish life behind the scenes (what does a typical reading time look like? How do you choose what to read next?) or if you work somewhere bookish like a library or bookstore then giving a behind the scenes look into that can also be really exciting!
22. Book Cover in a Place that Matches the Book
If most of your Bookstagram revolves around taking photos in one or two rooms of your house, you might be interested in switching it up and taking your Bookstagram to new locations. One way to do that would be to take a photo of a book in a place that matches the book.
This could mean the cover art looks like the location, or it could mean you match the theme or setting of the book to a location…like going somewhere with trees if the book’s location revolves around the forest. Play around with this idea and see what you can come up with!
23. Books and Outfit Matching
Speaking of matching, why not try matching your outfit to the book? You can match colors, prints, etc. depending on the cover and what clothes you have in your closet!
24. Feature an E-Reader
Physical books are fun to show off on Bookstagram, but if you’re trying to think of other cool post ideas then consider featuring an e-reader! E-readers like Kindles are popular choices for showing the covers of ebooks you’re enjoying, and mean you don’t have to spend as much money on physical books just for your Bookstagram.
25. Show off Audiobooks
Similarly, you might want to talk about audiobooks on your Bookstagram sometimes. There are many ways you could do this, but taking a picture of the audiobook playing on your phone is one possibility or you could stage a photo of you listening to audiobooks with headphones or earbuds!
26. Bookish Art
Bookish art is another fun option for showcasing on your Bookstagram. This could be an art print you’ve bought and placed in your home, or depending on where you live you could go looking for bookish murals and art around your city to take photos with!
27. Literary Destinations
And of course, if you go on vacation somewhere literary then taking pictures while you’re there is absolutely a great idea to add to your Bookstagram. For instance, if you visit Bath or Lyme Regis you could take photos to share about visiting these Jane Austen locations! Or visiting authors’ houses and museums can also be a good option for your feed.
28. New Book Merch
And last but not least, if you buy any bookish mugs, bookmarks, or other merch then a post on Bookstagram is the perfect way to celebrate your new acquisition and show it off! Other book lovers are always looking for fun bookish merch too, and sharing your favorite finds can be a great way to help your followers find bookish things they will love as well!