9 Black Bookstagrammers You Should be Following

~ Diversify your timeline *and* your TBR list ~

@suchabibliophile

A Black queer musician and self-proclaimed book nerd, you can expect to find a combination of both book reviews, dog pics, and musical snippets on Quan’s page! Books that he’s reviewed range from Game Changer by Neal Shusterman to Wildcat by JP Harker.

@everythingshereads

Peruse Jenn’s profile and you’ll see dozens of aesthetically-pleasing book covers, such as Tahereh Mafi’s A Very Large Expanse of Sea or Rebecca Roanhorse’s Fevered Star. Come for the gorgeous layouts, but stay for Jenn’s detailed reviews and novel recommendations!

@sorryimalwaysbooked

If you’re looking for more diversity in the novels you read, look no further. Tania frequently features books with Black protagonists, such as Laila Sabreen’s You Truly Assumed. Tania also stimulates engaging book chat within her comments by asking her followers a “QOTD.”

@cityofdeja

If you enjoy romance, YA contemporary, and paranormal/fantasy books, browse Deja’s profile, where you can find hundreds of recommended reads. If you prefer a visual review, Deja also has a booktube link in her bio!

@tayahs.turningpages

Amongst Tayah’s page are works featuring pop culture icons, such as Mariah Carey and Nipsey Hussle, as well as fictional novels. As someone who doesn’t typically gravitate toward celebrity memoirs, even I could appreciate Tayah’s review of The Meaning of Mariah Carey and the insight that Carey’s non-fictional piece instilled.

@hillysreads

Hillary’s page is a colorful arrangement of reads ranging from classics, like James Baldwin’s Giovanni’s Room, to contemporaries like Sister Souljah’s The Coldest Winter Ever. If you’re looking to become more involved in activism, you can also find more information about Black Resistance Booksta Tour, created and hosted by prettylittlebookshelf!

@turnpageswithmimi

On Mimi’s page, you can find a variety of both physical and electronic books, as well as a synopsis. Both Black and Muslim, Mimi’s selections showcase diverse representation. You can even find recommendations for the little ones, such as this one here, as Mimi is an elementary educator.

@readwithariana

Ariana, a well-read black girl, features books in varied categories, such as “Second Chance Romances” and “Black Romance Novellas” that are certain to satisfy any of your bookish needs. In her highlights, you can also find in-depth reviews that include a star rating, tropes, and any content/trigger warnings.

@riannasreads

On Rianna’s page, you can find a nice new read paired with a fresh cup of coffee! Amongst Rianna’s reads are interesting titles like Rapthology: Lessons in Life and Lyrics, as well as Gold from the Stone, a collection of poetry from a Black British poet.

Article edited by Lola Lujan.