Book Recs, Reviews, Unboxings, and More With Sensational Bookstagrammer Solenn

Charming, relatable, and well-read are all words that describe up-and-coming Bookstagrammer Solenn, whose bookish content is timely and wholesome.

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An open book with a filter over it, giving it a light brown tint, is the background of three photos. In the left-most photo, Bookstagrammer Solenn, a brown-haired woman, sits with an open book in front of a bookshelf. In the center, Solenn holds a copy of Oathbound by Tracey Deonn. At the right is a picture of a book, bowl of food, and drink on a blanket outside on the grass.

If authenticity is what you’re searching for, look no further than @solennvincentlibrary. With no particular allegiance to specific fonts or content styles, Solenn brings a distinct sense of self to her Instagram. Whether unboxing her latest reads, giving detailed reviews, or showcasing book picnics and aesthetically pleasing book stacks, her page is always lively and personable. Sit back and settle in as we learn a little about our featured Bookstagrammer this week, Solenn.

Solenn, an up-and-coming Bookstagrammer, smiles as she sits on a chair in front of full brown bookshelves, holding open a book that faces outward.
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Solenn of @solennvincentlibrary

Instagram | TikTok | Goodreads

Why did you start your Bookstagram? What do you want your Instagram to bring to the world?

I started Bookstagram because I wanted to talk about the books that I have read and meet people with a shared love of books. I also want to work in social media or in publishing someday, so already having a platform would give me a leg up during interviews! I want people to find more niche recs than what is heavily marketed on social media, so my account is a great place to start! 

Where are you from?

Arizona!

Fun Fact about you:

I am bilingual in French and English! 

Favorite Bookstagrammers:

Favorite Books and Authors: 

Standalones — A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid, Thin Places by Kerri Ní Docartaigh

Series — The Legendborn Cycle by Tracy Deonn

Authors — V.E. Schwab

Solenn smiles as she poses for a selfie with a copy of Oathbound by Tracey Deonn, the cover of which features a Black woman with loose curly hair with swirls of magic around her hands and body with a hooded figure lurking behind her.
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Fictional Crush:

Theodore Eaton from American Royals.

5 Books on your TBR:

A Theory of Dreaming by Ava Reid, The Wedding People by Alison Espach, Predatory Natures by Amy Goldsmith, This Raging Sea by De Elizabeth, Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

What’s a book on your TBR you’ve been putting off reading, and why?

The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynne Barnes — I wanted to get into the series, but I never really fell in love with it. I don’t want to leave it unfinished, but I’ve been putting off continuing.

Name a popular author/book/book series that you haven’t read yet but want to?

Samantha Shannon — I’ve heard incredible things about Priory of the Orange Tree, but it’s such a huge book, I’m scared to start and not have enough time! 

Solenn smiles as she poses in front of a red brick building, holding open a book with both hands with the pages facing toward the viewer. She sits on a blanket in the grass.
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Name a publisher/publishing company that never misses with their new releases?

HarperCollins — I need to stop buying every new release they post! And their marketing is on point.  

What’s Your Special Approach to Content?

I mix up reels with graphics and photos! I also include lifestyle content, not just books. 

Aesthetic / Instagram page theme:

Boho, Clean Girl

What does your Bookstagram mean to you?

It’s a fun hobby for me to experiment with different trends and types of content! It’s also a community that offers tons of new book recs and helps me find a platform for my writing! 

Inside a bookstore, yellow lights hang from the ceiling, and a large window sits at the back. Bookshelves are at the edges of the photo, and there are tables full of books and bookish items. A rack of shirts and tote bags sits underneath the window.
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Favorite indie bookstore:

The Bookish Shop in Gilbert, AZ

Who would you have supply you with a lifetime of books?

Penguin Random House for sure! They have so many awesome titles.

Author you wish to take a selfie with:

R.F. Kuang

Favorite book cover:

The cover of All The Light We Cannot See — Saint Malo is a special place to my family, and I love the rendition of it.

On a picnic blanket in the grass sits a bowl of food, a black plastic fork, and a copy of When I Was the Wind by Hannah Lee Jones, whose cover features a blue watercolor painting of birds. Next to the blanket is an iced drink.
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What are your favorite creative avenues to explore when putting together a post for your page, and why?

I love toying around on Canva and seeing what I can layer and mix and match! It’s a fun game and I’ve learned some cool tricks.

What do you like most about Bookstagram?

Everyone is so supportive!! I love reading comments and seeing the different recommendations people post.

What’s a memorable or favorite interaction you’ve had with an author or follower?

Tracy Deonn reposted my high school AP Lit project on X! It was about Legendborn, and I thought I was going to die.

Advice for aspiring Bookstagrammers: 

Just post what you want — take inspiration from others or do your own thing! And post when you want — you don’t have to post multiple times a day or daily. Don’t make it a chore. 

Solenn sits on the concrete ledge on the outside of a red brick building, in front of bushes, looking at the open pages of a book she is holding in both hands. A window with a black frame sits behind her.
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Thanks to Solenn for taking the time to speak with us! With a critical eye for all things books and the ability to let her love of various genres show, Solenn is evidence of how genuine personalities shine through in the online book community. Be sure to follow her Instagram, @solennvincentlibrary, to keep up with her!

Looking for other amazing bookish creators? Click here to read our interview with the artistic and creative Shelby!

Find some Bookstagrammer book picks on our Bookstagrammer Picks – What Are Their Favorite Picks? bookshelf!

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