Wow, what a stately beauty.

A post shared by Hannah Olivia (@hello.palindrome) on Sep 4, 2019 at 6:07pm PDT   Incredible.

A post shared by Fotografka kotów | Kociara (@fotografiamonikamalek) on Sep 4, 2019 at 10:48am PDT   What a specimen. https://www.instagram.com/p/B2CHGd_oqJE/ Talk about a #KodakMoment.

A post shared by Bookstagram by Edith 📚 (@alibraryinmyluggage) on Sep 5, 2019 at 6:43am PDT   Consider me dead.

A post shared by ariawanders🍃 (@arialoves_books) on Sep 5, 2019 at 3:42am PDT   Om nom nom. Books are food for your brain. https://www.instagram.com/p/B2BW3ZioaDq/   Just “paws”-ing to read.

A post shared by Johanna (@jojreads) on Sep 4, 2019 at 8:06pm PDT   Ugh. I can’t.

A post shared by 𝓐𝓼𝓱𝓵𝓮𝔂 (@book_grams) on Sep 4, 2019 at 4:38pm PDT If you haven’t read Penguin Problems, take this cat’s recommendation to heart.

A post shared by Boris and Minka and Katie (@booksonmycat) on Sep 4, 2019 at 1:53pm PDT A loaf on a stack.

A post shared by Susan (@valladora_ambassador) on Sep 4, 2019 at 1:02pm PDT You can always count on a cat to judge you for, well, everything.

A post shared by NicoleBaxter615 (@nicolebaxter615) on Sep 4, 2019 at 7:29am PDT Even the little ones can’t be trusted to keep their opinions to themselves.

A post shared by Grace Bridges (@gracebridgesbooks) on Sep 4, 2019 at 5:03am PDT Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, nice big old book stacks all tied up with ribbons…

A post shared by Emma Sachsse (@emmasachsse) on Sep 4, 2019 at 4:58am PDT Whiskey whiskers.

A post shared by Noah The Russian Blue (@therussianbluenoah) on Sep 4, 2019 at 4:14am PDT Talk about meta.

A post shared by Il gatto lettore (@ilgattolettore) on Sep 3, 2019 at 10:45pm PDT I spy toe beans!

A post shared by Ashley Jackson (@ajacks_27) on Sep 3, 2019 at 2:15am PDT Subtle, beautiful, cat-and-book portraiture.

A post shared by a m a n d a ⚢ she/her 🏳️‍🌈 (@blueyedbooks) on Sep 2, 2019 at 1:25pm PDT Stunning. Just, stunning.

A post shared by JasminSmith (@jasminsmithart) on Sep 2, 2019 at 10:12am PDT “So, are you going to feed me now, or…?”

A post shared by @ two_peas_and_a_bee on Sep 2, 2019 at 8:52am PDT Sleepy kitty. https://www.instagram.com/p/B16Z1MUgLoJ/ If it fits, kitty sits.

A post shared by Annie Sparks (@anniesparks4316) on Sep 11, 2019 at 1:09pm PDT Do books make any more sense upside down? https://www.instagram.com/p/B2R3ZJqA_U8/ For all the murderinos.

A post shared by Shelby Louise (@zombiedino) on Sep 11, 2019 at 9:51am PDT This guy’s human says he reads by “osmeowsis.” How impressive!

A post shared by Rae Ellen (@rae.ellen) on Sep 11, 2019 at 9:28am PDT Sometimes, cats just don’t care.

A post shared by Harriet | Bookstagram (@bookshelf_tales) on Sep 11, 2019 at 9:05am PDT LOOK. AT. THIS.

A post shared by Anca Nichita (@ancamarianichita) on Sep 11, 2019 at 8:40am PDT Understated. Quiet. Perfection.

A post shared by @ 58cherries on Sep 10, 2019 at 9:10pm PDT I just want to boop his little nose!

A post shared by Andrew Palumbo (@wordwordcat) on Sep 10, 2019 at 9:36pm PDT I love when my cats and books come in multiples. https://www.instagram.com/p/B2Pnuh_IQHv/ Look at the incredible show of balance.

A post shared by Mason (@readwithmason) on Sep 11, 2019 at 4:43pm PDT I just love cats and books.

A post shared by KUBE | Box Livres | Cadeau (@insta_kube) on Aug 18, 2019 at 10:01pm PDT Small cat, big books.

A post shared by Melodie Roschman (@melodieoflife) on Sep 11, 2019 at 2:47pm PDT Outdoor reading!

A post shared by yo . (@taylortrash10) on Aug 29, 2019 at 9:28am PDT This kitty is a bit of a scaredy cat when it comes to horror. https://www.instagram.com/p/B2NmduBglFk/ Loving these Halloween vibes.

A post shared by ☁️ Mia | 25 | Buchliebhaberin (@wolkengestraeuch) on Sep 9, 2019 at 11:27am PDT This is no time for dominoes, kitty! https://www.instagram.com/p/B2Mc7hRgjG8/ What a beauty.

A post shared by Rachel Evans (@dollymermaid) on Sep 9, 2019 at 1:35am PDT I couldn’t bribe my cat to pose like this.

A post shared by Beatrix Minkov (@bealeest) on Sep 8, 2019 at 11:00pm PDT This is a stellar example in cats and books photography.

A post shared by • B O O K S I L O G • (@_booksilog) on Sep 8, 2019 at 3:04pm PDT I feel like I need to pet this cat.

A post shared by #KattenMolleLäser (@kattenmollesbibliotek) on Sep 8, 2019 at 9:13am PDT Here’s a cat-sic. A classic. Catsic. Get it? Huh?

A post shared by Miranda Kae (@ohkaereads) on Sep 8, 2019 at 7:34am PDT Ebooks and a cat!

A post shared by Carmen Cat (@carmen___cat) on Sep 8, 2019 at 7:15am PDT Ebooks and a little cat!

A post shared by 𝙴𝚕𝚕𝚎 𝚁𝚎𝚊𝚍𝚜… (@literary.ya) on Sep 7, 2019 at 2:11pm PDT Another beautiful specimen.

A post shared by Chicken & Bean (@chicken.and.bean) on Sep 7, 2019 at 12:23pm PDT This is basically my dream life: cats and books and doughnuts. https://www.instagram.com/p/B2HunM_g8T4/ Follow #catsandbooks on Instagram for more breathtaking photos of the best reading companion.