Pastels, Pearls, and Practical Reads With Bookstagrammer Hayley

Meet Hayley — England’s pink, pastel & floral Bookstagrammer championing indie authors with authentic girly vibes & romance book recs.

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Bookstagrammer of the Week feature for @hayleysbookishera on a pink floral background with pearl accents, displaying three polaroid-style photos: a book flat lay with "Somewhere Only We Know" and accessories, a bookshelf portrait with rainbow-organized books and a pink bow, and a collection of romance novels with greenery.

If you’re looking for a Bookstagram that perfectly captures the joy of romance reading with a distinctly feminine flair, look no further than @hayleysbookishera. With her signature pink and pastel aesthetic adorned with florals and bows, Hayley creates a girly paradise for fellow book lovers. She shares her romance book recommendations and connects with her followers through genuine interactions, creating a welcoming atmosphere of storytelling enthusiasm. From England with love, Hayley has built a space where indie authors shine and book discussions flourish. Settle in as we learn more about this delightful Bookstagrammer who proves that being yourself is the best content strategy of all.

A smiling blonde woman with black-rimmed glasses wearing a black and white plaid shirt poses in front of her extensive, color-coordinated home library. The organized bookshelves span multiple levels and feature hundreds of books arranged by color, creating a rainbow effect with pastels, pinks, and bright hues. Pink paper flower garlands decorate the shelf edges, and small white decorative figurines (appearing to be cute ghost-like characters) sit among the books. A wooden sign reading "HAYLEY'S" is prominently displayed on the top shelf. The collection appears to focus heavily on romance and contemporary fiction, with many colorful spines visible including titles like "True Love Experiment."
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Hayley of @hayleysbookishera

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

I started my Bookstagram because I wanted to discuss the books I was reading, and I had no one to talk to about them. So after a lot of thought and after looking through different platforms, I decided that it was the best platform for me.

Where are you from?

England, United Kingdom

Favorite Books and Authors:

My favourite books and authors are: The Rule Breaker by Stephanie Alves, Taming 7 by Chloe Walsh, Somehow Still You by Samantha Anne, Write Me For You by Tillie Cole, and He Falls First by Jill Shalvis.

A carefully styled Bookstagram flat lay featuring a stack of romance and contemporary fiction books with colorful spines arranged vertically. The visible titles include All Rhodes Lead Here by Mariana Zapata (orange), Unravel Me by Becka Mack (pink), Good Girl Complex by Elle Kennedy (teal), Untamed Heart by Gemma Morr (pink), Spiral by Bal Khabra (purple with yellow text), and Truth or Dare by Stephanie Alves (light blue). The books are surrounded by aesthetic props, including soft pink peonies, green eucalyptus sprigs, natural wooden beads arranged in curves, white fabric, and an open book with fanned pages in the background.
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5 Books on your TBR:

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

Seven Summers by Paige Toon. I’ve heard it’s absolutely heartbreaking, so I’m preparing myself.

An organized bookshelf display featuring five shelves of color-coordinated books with feminine Bookstagram styling. The top shelf contains books with decorative quotes cards, small potted plants, and purple bookends shaped like cats. The second shelf features a prominent white "ROMANCE" sign among various books and decorative elements. The middle shelf showcases books arranged by color with pink paper flower garlands along the edge, creating a rainbow effect of pastels and bright colors. The fourth shelf displays face-out books including titles like "Beach This Christmas," "People We Meet on Vacation," and other contemporary romance novels, also decorated with pink floral garlands. The bottom shelf continues the color-coordinated theme with books arranged by spine color from pink to purple to blue. Throughout all shelves, small green plants, decorative accessories, and careful styling create the signature girly, organized aesthetic typical of Bookstagram content.
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Name a popular author/book/book series that you haven’t read yet but want to?

I own all of the Elsie Silver books. I just haven’t picked any of them up yet.

Name a publisher/publishing company that never misses with their new releases?

Simon & Schuster

A styled Bookstagram flat lay featuring four romance novels with predominantly blue and teal covers arranged on a white textured fabric background. The visible titles include "Stir" by Mia Sheridan, a Jamie McGuire book, "Of Rage and Ruin" by Elsie Silver, and "Make Me High" by Liz Tomforde. The books are artfully surrounded by aesthetic props including soft pink peonies, fresh green eucalyptus sprigs, natural wooden beads arranged in curved lines, and a small pink ceramic bowl with a yellow center.
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What’s Your Special Approach to Content?

My approach to my content is to be myself. I’m naturally a girly person, so my account is very pink and totally screams me.

Aesthetic / Instagram page theme:

Florals, bows, pearls, and all the pinks and purples.

A detailed view of an extensively organized bookshelf featuring four shelves of color-coordinated books decorated with pink paper flower garlands along each shelf edge. The top shelf displays books arranged by color in a rainbow pattern with a small potted plant. The second shelf continues the color coordination theme with books arranged from darker to lighter spines, including Elsie Silver titles, with a white ceramic bowl as decoration. The third shelf showcases several face-out books including "True Love Experiment," "Second Chance," "Kiss Countdown," "Cross the Line," and "Make Me Season," along with white pillar candles for styling. The bottom shelf features more color-coordinated books ranging from blues and greens to pinks and corals, with what appears to be a pink notebook or planner at the end.
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What does your Bookstagram mean to you?

My Bookstagram means the world to me. I enjoy posting and engaging with others on here so much. It’s just so much fun, and I’ve met so many wonderful people.

Author you wish to take a selfie with:

Stephanie Alves

A Bookstagram flat lay featuring "Somehow Still You" by Samantha Anne, a contemporary romance novel with an illustrated cover showing a couple embracing. The book is accompanied by a matching character bookmark and surrounded by soft pink peonies, fresh greenery, and white wooden beads arranged decoratively. A bright yellow fabric bow and small enamel pins add pops of color to the white textured fabric background.
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Favorite book cover:

I love most illustrated book covers.

What are your favorite creative avenues to explore when putting together a post for your page, and why?

I use Canva, Lightroom, and Procreate when it comes to finalising my posts for my account.

A Bookstagram flat lay featuring a collection of contemporary romance novels arranged in a fan pattern, including titles by authors like Emily Carter and others with colorful illustrated covers. The books are surrounded by soft pink peonies, fresh green foliage, and natural wooden beads arranged decoratively across white textured fabric and pink gingham. A small cream-colored flower-shaped ceramic bowl and light blue fabric bow add delicate styling touches.
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What do you like most about Bookstagram?

The community and finding new authors to read. I’m big on supporting indie authors, and I’ve found so many new favourites on here.

Advice for aspiring Bookstagrammers:

Just be yourself and have fun with it! If you want to grow, you need to be consistent and engage, not just with those you follow, but also with those you encounter whom you don’t already follow. Just don’t put too much pressure on yourself; otherwise, it’ll start to feel like a chore more than a hobby.

Tall stack of romance and contemporary fiction books displayed on a wooden round, featuring titles including The Legacy by Elle Kennedy, The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary, Love Story by Lindsey Kelk, and Powerless by Elsie Silver, decorated with pink peonies and green foliage against a blurred pastel bookshelf background.
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Thanks to Hayley for taking the time to chat with us! With her “just be yourself” philosophy and unstoppable passion for championing indie authors, Hayley is living proof that authenticity wins every single time. Her pink-tastic feed delivers both a visual feast and a warm, welcoming hug for every book lover who has ever felt a little too extra about their romance obsession. Be sure to follow her on Instagram, @hayleysbookishera, for the perfect blend of swoon-worthy reads, the most gorgeous aesthetic, and a daily dose of pure bookish joy. Your TBR (and your Instagram feed) will thank you!


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