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Shruti Buddhavarapu

Shruti Buddhavarapu
It is likely your Instagram feed is full of friends' selfies, food photos and celebrity brand endorsements. Shruti Rao Buddhavarapu's account will then feel like a breath of fresh air. Known for writing the memoir, The Weight of a Cherry Blossom, this young author shares honest and nuanced reviews of the many books she reads. We personally liked a post on The Land Where Lemons Grow. Buddhavarapu writes in the caption: "I've been eyeing this book for months, given how most of my favourite scents, colours and tastes come from the citrus family. Holding this book like a totem against the chill in the air."
@shrutiraob

Vaishnavi Hajari

A journalism student, Vaishnavi Hajari, loves talking about mental health. She sometimes even slips in tarot card readings. It is fascinating how at such a young age, this literary Instagrammer is bursting with (beautifully posed) recommendations. She loves posting pictures with books from a variety of genres.
@wisenaviwrites

Smit Zaveri

This beautiful account shows off books in chaotic, visually interesting, and incredibly detailed compositions. Smit Zaveri is also an avid baker, so, you get to see a mix of food and book posts. When things look bleak in the pandemic, her dreamy photos will come to your rescue.
@smits_bookery

Resh Susan

She calls Mumbai and Kerala her two homes, and thrives on books. Resh Susan started The Book Satchel, an Instagram account mostly centered on books, as a sporadic hobby. There are some posts that have a bit of her in them. She wishes to showcase books that bring joy, words that linger and people who stir a buried idea in you. The page is quite inspiring, to say the least.
@thebooksatchel