Popular Books I Haven't Read Yet - Influence My TBR!
What's a popular book you haven't read yet (but intend to)?
Good afternoon, book lovers and bookish bats! Most of us on Bookstagram have a never-ending, always-growing TBR. We're even proud of the fact, because it means a constant influx of new-to-us books; new adventures, characters, love stories, favorite quotes--the list goes on. Unfortunately, the feeling of FOMO isn't always avoidable. Whether you're a fast reader or like to linger in a story, there's always a book out there, waiting for you to dive in and fall in love all over again.
As a reminder, you should never feel pressured to read a hyped book. Your TBR is your own.
That being said, /I/ personally have a long list of books I WANT to read, not to join in on the hype, but out of curiosity. Help me narrow down the list! Here are a few popular books I haven't read yet -- which should I prioritize?
The popular books on my TBR that I haven't read yet include:
This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me - Ilona Andrews
And Now, Back To You - BK Borison
Atmosphere - Taylor Jenkins Reid
Deep End - Ali Hazelwood
Operation Bounce House - Matt Dinniman
The Poet Empress - Shen Tao
Cleopatra and Frankenstein - Coco Mellors
Mate - Ali Hazelwood
Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir
Have you read any of these popular books? Which was your favorite (and which should I let drop down my TBR)?
Batty.About.Books' Ultimate Bookstagrammer's Guide 2026
Part 4: Quick + Easy Tips for Success
Success on Bookstagram…
Success on Bookstagram doesn’t have to feel unattainable.
Making a few small changes to your routine on Bookstagram could help!
It's All About…
Consistency
Quality > Quantity
Making Genuine Connections
Make these habits a regular practice
Post with reason
Prioritize friends > followers
Don't Like + Hike
Liking a post makes you a number.
It’s hard to forge connections when no one knows your name.
Comment!
Answer the question in the captions.
Ask your own questions.
Avoid Lovebombing
Liking 10+ posts
Following
Expecting a follow back
Encouraging this follow-for-follow culture leads to constantly fluctuating numbers & a lack of genuine connections.
Engage with book lovers who post content you care about. Follow with the intention of staying.
Make Comments Count
Comment on posts with the intention of turning every Bookstagrammer into a new friend
Genuine connections make the Booksta
experience matter.
Show people you care, & they’ll care, too.
Avoid Platitudes
“Pretty!” “Love this!”
“Cool!” “Such a good post!”
These comments make it difficult to maintain a conversation.
Don’t rush to comment with cliches. Instead, ask questions. Show your genuine interest.
Explore Before Following
Explore a book lover’s content before following. Consider what you have in common (favorite books, authors, shared values, etc.)
Following accounts you can forge real connections with increases the likelihood that they’ll follow, too
Avoid Follow Trains
“Follow these seven hosts & sacrifice your entire book library before commenting!”
Follow trains won’t help you forge meaningful connections. In fact, it could hurt your chances of finding followers who stay.
Press Pause
Socializing on Bookstagram (& remember, it IS a social media platform) shouldn’t feel like a chore or part-time job
Establish a schedule for yourself to minimize how long you’re online
Prioritize Mental Health
Obsessing over engagement or the algorithm can lead to burnout
Post. Engage with new accounts.
Respond to comments & dms.
Then set your phone down.
Read that book you’re neglecting.
Relax. Your Bookstagram growth does not determine your worth.
Stay tuned for Part 5!
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that Spidey-sense sensation
tingles up my spine,
eons of absence
we defy;
seeing you again,
it feels like a sign,
this awe-inspiring
aspaldiko
shatters distance & time
.
aspaldiko (adj) the euphoria and happiness felt when catching up with someone you haven't seen in a long time
07.05.26. i have been enjoying a relaxing admin week after i submitted my annual progress review last friday! lots of coffee, pastries, and a new cinnamon, honey + chamomile tea i have discovered that i <3. i also finished a collection of victor hugo’s verse yesterday at a coffee shop and it has made me excited to read more french poets
Batty.About.Books' Ultimate Bookstagrammer's Guide 2026
Part 4: Quick + Easy Tips for Success
Success on Bookstagram…
Success on Bookstagram doesn’t have to feel unattainable.
Making a few small changes to your routine on Bookstagram could help!
It's All About…
Consistency
Quality > Quantity
Making Genuine Connections
Make these habits a regular practice
Post with reason
Prioritize friends > followers
Don't Like + Hike
Liking a post makes you a number.
It’s hard to forge connections when no one knows your name.
Comment!
Answer the question in the captions.
Ask your own questions.
Avoid Lovebombing
Liking 10+ posts
Following
Expecting a follow back
Encouraging this follow-for-follow culture leads to constantly fluctuating numbers & a lack of genuine connections.
Engage with book lovers who post content you care about. Follow with the intention of staying.
Make Comments Count
Comment on posts with the intention of turning every Bookstagrammer into a new friend
Genuine connections make the Booksta
experience matter.
Show people you care, & they’ll care, too.
Avoid Platitudes
“Pretty!” “Love this!”
“Cool!” “Such a good post!”
These comments make it difficult to maintain a conversation.
Don’t rush to comment with cliches. Instead, ask questions. Show your genuine interest.
Explore Before Following
Explore a book lover’s content before following. Consider what you have in common (favorite books, authors, shared values, etc.)
Following accounts you can forge real connections with increases the likelihood that they’ll follow, too
Avoid Follow Trains
“Follow these seven hosts & sacrifice your entire book library before commenting!”
Follow trains won’t help you forge meaningful connections. In fact, it could hurt your chances of finding followers who stay.
Press Pause
Socializing on Bookstagram (& remember, it IS a social media platform) shouldn’t feel like a chore or part-time job
Establish a schedule for yourself to minimize how long you’re online
Prioritize Mental Health
Obsessing over engagement or the algorithm can lead to burnout
Post. Engage with new accounts.
Respond to comments & dms.
Then set your phone down.
Read that book you’re neglecting.
Relax. Your Bookstagram growth does not determine your worth.
Stay tuned for Part 5!
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