Also, please imagine with me: Wouldn’t it be great if you could smell this post? All those old books. Mmm. So here are 25 weird Bookstagram accounts to follow to add some odd, vintage books into your feed. Because not everyone can have a perfectly curated book collection.
Awful Library Books
This one is honestly one of my favorite weird Bookstagram accounts to follow.
A post shared by Awfullibrarybooks (@awfullibrarybooks) on Jun 27, 2019 at 2:46pm PDT
Bargain Bin Book Covers
When I grow up, I want to go to estate sales and photograph the weirdest books I find. WAIT, I COULD DO THAT NOW. Or just follow this account and live vicariously through it.
A post shared by B.B.B.C. (@bargain_bin_book_covers) on May 22, 2019 at 6:18pm PDT
Black Pulp Fiction
From the bio: “Rethinking race, gender, and sexuality during the golden age of paperbacks.” I’m into it.
A post shared by Street Players (@blackpulpfiction) on Jun 16, 2019 at 9:24am PDT
bookcvlt
Sometimes they post really cool old covers, and sometimes they post really weird old covers. Just the way I like my internet.
A post shared by Esai 👽 (@bookcvlt) on May 3, 2017 at 8:02am PDT
Collectible Sci-Fi
The best part of this weird Bookstagram is you can buy the weird, rare books. All sci-fi, all the time.
A post shared by Collectible Science Fiction (@collectiblesciencefiction) on Jul 7, 2019 at 10:31am PDT
Cool Book Art
This is mostly weird sci-fi art, and it is WEIRD. https://www.instagram.com/p/ByfUMKVAIqy/
Cover Aesthetic
From the bio: “Handpicked books, aged to perfection.” Beautiful.
A post shared by Cover Aesthetic (@cover_aesthetic) on Feb 26, 2019 at 3:43pm PST
Cover Critiques
Reading and critiquing the covers of such classic series as The Baby-Sitters Club, Sweet Valley High, and more. What more could you want?
A post shared by Baby-sitters’ Cover Critiques (@covercritiques) on Jun 12, 2019 at 5:45pm PDT
Donated Books
Y’all, this is simultaneously my favorite and least favorite account to follow on Instagram. The books are hilarious and scary and amazing all at once.
A post shared by Dick Shave (@donatedbooks) on Oct 6, 2018 at 2:37pm PDT
Forgotten Bookmarks
Forgotten Bookmarks is a more delightful slice of old books. The owner runs a used bookstore and collects the items he finds inside donated books. He even put together a book, Forgotten Bookmarks, showcasing the highlights of his collection.
A post shared by Michael (@forgottenbookmarks) on Jul 17, 2019 at 10:51am PDT
Horror Finds
Spooky, weird horror books!
A post shared by Horror Finds (@horrorfinds) on Mar 8, 2019 at 6:42am PST
Joyland Books
I am here for all the bright, colorful backdrops this account uses to showcase weird, vintage books.
A post shared by Joyland Books & Vintage (@joyland_books) on Jul 16, 2019 at 5:33pm PDT
Odd Archive Vintage Paperbacks
More weird sci-fi, ahoy!
A post shared by Odd_Archive_Vintage_Paperbacks (@odd_archive_vintage_paperbacks) on Nov 10, 2018 at 9:45am PST
Paperback Goldmine
This weird Bookstagram really is a goldmine.
A post shared by Paperback Goldmine (@paperback_goldmine) on Jun 17, 2019 at 3:24pm PDT
Paperback Paradise
This account is a used bookstore that shares the weirdest of the weird that they find.
A post shared by Paperback Paradise (@paperbackparadise) on May 4, 2017 at 5:01pm PDT
Paperbacks from Hell
They’re creepy and they’re spooky, they’re…Paperbacks from Hell.
A post shared by Grady Hendrix (@paperbacksfromhell) on Mar 18, 2019 at 6:04am PDT
The Preserving Machine
“Highly strange books.” You got that right.
A post shared by The Preserving Machine (@thepreservingmachine) on Jun 25, 2019 at 4:57am PDT
Retro Reads
According to the account bio, they’re digitally archiving and restoring retro young adult and middle grade fiction. Because we really need to preserve these gems.
A post shared by 70s 80s + 90s YA Fiction (@retro_reads) on Apr 8, 2019 at 4:47pm PDT
Spooky Kids Books
Boo!
A post shared by @ spookykidsbooks on Oct 7, 2018 at 8:24am PDT
Vintage Book Love
This account is run by an English teacher and it’s just the best.
A post shared by Alex K. (@vintagebook.love) on Oct 30, 2018 at 3:12pm PDT
Vintage Book Nerd
SO many classic kids books here, and I love them all.
A post shared by Vintage Book Nerd (@vintagebooknerd) on Jul 12, 2019 at 6:26pm PDT
The Vintage Book Vault
Mostly horror and other spooky, old finds.
A post shared by robert essig (@thevintagebookvault) on Jul 11, 2019 at 12:28pm PDT
Vintage Covers
Old book covers with reimagined titles. Brilliant.
A post shared by Vintage Covers (@vintage_covers) on Jul 19, 2019 at 3:39am PDT
Weird Literature
I mean, it’s right there in the name.
A post shared by Weird Literature (@weirdliterature) on Apr 4, 2019 at 5:18pm PDT
Yearling Reads
Yearling Reads is a beautiful weird Bookstagram account with cute, old paperbacks.
A post shared by Kelly * Yearling Reads (@yearlingreads) on Feb 16, 2019 at 7:41am PST Please, please @ us with more weird book accounts on Instagram. They’re our favorites.
