I don’t know if queer Bookstagram is an official thing. I do know that there are lots of queer (and some non-queer) Bookstagrammers out there who run fantastic accounts highlighting queer literature. I’ve discovered many fantastic queer books across all genres thanks to these fabulous people who read a lot and talk about it. If you’re new to queer Bookstagram, here are 12 of my favorite accounts to get you started.
Lupita.reads
Lupita writes thoughtful, detailed reviews across many genres, with a focus on memoir and literary fiction. She highlights Latinx lit, queer lit, and authors of color. Her pics are often accompanied by tasty-looking beer, and her baby son makes occasional (adorable) cameos. I especially appreciate her exuberance: after reading one of her reviews, I always want to read the book, even if it’s not something I’d usually pick up.
A post shared by Lupita | lupita.reads (@lupita.reads) on Sep 17, 2019 at 6:04pm PDT
bowtiesandbooks
On their profile, Jesse describes their style as “bow ties and cozy vibes.” They review books of all kinds, including a lot of queer YA and SFF. They also founded the Enby Book Club, a monthly Instagram book club dedicated to reading stories with nonbinary protagonists.
A post shared by Bowties & Books (@bowtiesandbooks) on Feb 7, 2020 at 8:15am PST
queerbookbox
If you live in the UK, you’re in luck, because you can subscribe to this awesome monthly queer book box! If (like me), you’re eagerly waiting for them to start shipping internationally, you can still follow their account for great queer book recs.
A post shared by Queer Book Box (@queerbookbox) on Feb 26, 2019 at 12:15am PST
queerlesen
Janne is a nonbinary agender bookworm who posts almost exclusively queer book reviews, highlighting books by trans and nonbinary authors.
A post shared by 🌈📚Queer lesen (queer reads) (@queerlesen) on Jun 20, 2019 at 2:05pm PDT
bankrupt_bookworm
Areeb posts book reviews across many genres, often highlighting queer lit. I like his aesthetic, which is simple and uncluttered: a book against a background.
A post shared by Areeb Ahmad | 🌈 (@bankrupt_bookworm) on Jul 30, 2019 at 11:21am PDT
tianareadslgbt
Tiana reviews queer books across many genres. I love this account especially because she reviews adult, YA, middle grade, and children’s books! Her pics always have plants/gardens/flowers in the background, which makes it extra colorful and delightful.
A post shared by 🌸 🌼 Tiana 🌸🌼 (@tianareadslgbt) on Nov 2, 2019 at 12:01pm PDT
readrunsea
If you’re into queer lit, sunlit wood, and clean, soothing lines, then this account is for you. Sarah reviews mostly queer lit and posts pictures that make me super jealous of their desk set-up.
A post shared by Sarah (@readrunsea) on Jan 20, 2020 at 8:55am PST
thealchemyofbooks
Anthony Michael’s account is a combo of books and cats (often in tote bags). What more could you want? How about snappy one-sentence reviews and gorgeous pics of bookstores and libraries? This is a great account to follow if you don’t like reading long reviews on Instagram and would rather just look at pictures of fantastic queer books.
A post shared by Anthony Michael (they/them) (@thealchemyofbooks) on Mar 11, 2019 at 10:57am PDT And cats in tote bags, obvi.
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gaysthewordbookshop
Even if you don’t live in the UK, you’ve probably heard of Gay’s the Word, a queer London bookshop that opened in 1979. Though following this account will probably make you sad if you’re not a Londoner and can’t visit the shop regularly, you’ll still get lots of great book recs. I also appreciate all their author photos—one of my favorite ways to discover new queer authors is to check out who they’ve had in the store.
A post shared by Gay’s The Word (@gaysthewordbookshop) on Jul 13, 2019 at 7:32am PDT
annas_sweets_and_stories
Treats and books? Yes, please! Anna posts pics of beautiful, mouthwatering cookies, as well as queer book reviews with a focus on YA.
A post shared by Anna | Baker | Bookstagram (@annas_sweets_and_stories) on Jun 4, 2019 at 10:40am PDT
half_book_and_co
Charlotte is a reader from Berlin, Germany. She posts reviews on books that center feminist thinking, and highlights queer authors, women authors, and authors of color.
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thefeministreader
Elizabeth’s account has that classic Bookstagram vibe: lots of lovely photos of books and coffee. She posts reviews across many genres, highlighting diverse (and of course queer) voices.
A post shared by Elizabeth ✨ (@thefeministreader) on Mar 5, 2019 at 10:09am PST Looking for more great Bookstagram accounts to follow? Some of my favorites are on this list of black women Bookstagrammers. And there are many wonderful accounts on this list of Bookstagrammers of color, too.
