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Follow these 9 #bookstagrammers for all your summer reading inspo

Searching for your next binge-worthy beach read? Look no further than our Beach Blanket Book Club giveaway—and the must-follow literary social media stars spotlighting these extremely special stories.

Want to enter to win your own copies of all the reads? Just click the links on the following titles—but hurry, because the contest closes on July 12. There's Teen Titans Raven, a new graphic novel from fan-favorite author Kami Garcia. Hope and Other Punch Lines and Archie of Outlandish are two unforgettable summer love stories. The Bullybuster and The Devouring Gray are perf for fans of frights and thrills, while TBH, IDK What's Next and Ask Me Anything explore important and relatable issues that *every* teen deals with. In the mood for magic? Pick up Keeper of the Lost Cities or The Odd Sisters.

We shared our selections with 9 incredible #bookstagrammers who all featured the picks on their flawless feeds. Scroll down to meet each creator, and be sure to hit the "follow" button on their Instagram accounts for endless #TBR inspo and reviews of new releases.

For top-notch content that just keeps coming...

Belle
#Bookstagram: @booking_belle
Hometown: Chesterton, Ind.
Love for lit: "Books have made a huge impact on me and helped me through some tough times."
Fun fact: Belle is *obsessed* with figure skating and considers Japanese figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu to be one of her biggest idols.

For an appreciation of literature *and* lifestyle...

Carmen
#Bookstagram: @thebookfeels
Hometown: Kansas City, Mo.
Fun fact: "I'm a huge Disney fan! Belle and Ariel are my favorite characters."
Catch her reading: Carmen's favorite book is Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare.

For a colorful feed that's full of passion...

Olivia
#Bookstagram: @livreads.jpg
Home state: Nebraska
Animal lover: "I have two cats and a dog, that are always good for laughs and love."
Fun fact: Her hair is a different color of the rainbow every few months.

For a book blogger with many not-so-hidden talents...

Vicky
#Bookstagram: @vickywhoreads
Home state: Florida
Fun fact: Vicky isn't just a #bookstagrammer—she's also a blogger, artist and aspiring author!
Good hang: "Going to bookstores just to stare at the books—not buy anything—is one of my favorite pastimes."

For the latest titles *and* the coolest travel...

Allison
#Bookstagram: @abookishalli
Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.
Fun fact: When she's not reading, Alli works as a behavioral therapist.
Catch her reading: "My favorite genre is contemporary YA."

For *fab* YA recommendations from Down Under...

Teagan
#Bookstagram: @teahowl
Hometown: Bunbury, Australia
Travel #goals: Tops on Teagan's travel list? Ireland.
Fun fact: "When I was a kid, I was so obsessed with Alice in Wonderland that for a while I would only respond to the name Alice!"

For a dreamy *and* artsy aesthetic...

Jill
#Bookstagram: @booknerd_reads
Home state: Ohio
Fun fact: Besides books, Jill absolutely *loves* journaling.
Doodle away: Jill's #bookstagram page is full of her own creative drawings.

For book reviews that make the grade...

Sam
#Bookstagram: @somebooksandramblings
Hometown: Savannah, Ga.
Sib squad: Sam has a twin sister, a younger sister *and* an older half-sister.
Fun fact: "I am a major Nancy Drew fan! Books, games, TV—you name it, I know about it. I even used to run a Nancy Drew Instagram account."

For fantastic florals *and* fiction must-reads...

Charlotte
#Bookstagram: @bookiecrumbs
Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.
Fun fact: Charlotte learned to read at age 3 *and* collects vintage Nancy Drew mysteries.
Musical gift: "I am a professional violinist!"