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Bookish Hedgehogs of Instagram

Becky Stone

Staff Writer

Becky Stone loves to read stories about princesses who save themselves and firmly believes that a mug of hot chocolate paired with the right novel can solve almost any problem. Becky recently did that thing where you leave your safe, easy job to try to make money doing what you love, and is now a professional jewelry lover and freelance writer. You can find more of Becky at her blog, Diamonds in the Library, where she writes about both jewelry and books. Twitter: @DiamondsintheLi

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Ernest Hedgingway, the well-known bookish hedgehog, reading Marissa Meyer's CRESS
Ernest Hedgingway is familiar with his namesake’s work, of course, but he’s also passionate about YA. Here he is diving into Marissa Meyer’s Cress.

Here is Scooter the bookish hedgehog enjoying a lovely outdoor reading moment.
Scooter is enjoying an idyllic bookish picnic moment with a beautiful hardcover and scenic view.

Turbo the hedgehog reads at his desk.

Turbo the hedgehog prefers to read at his desk, where he knows that the lighting will be adequate.

Ernest Hedgingway doesn't know how he's ever going to choose which books to leave behind when he leaves for vacation.
Ernest Hedgingway absolutely must bring all of these books along. Removing even one would be utterly out of the question.

Matilda the hedgehog thought she might give Atwood a try.
Matilda is an Ernest Hedgingway fangirl. She shared this photo of herself reading Atwood because she so admires Ernest’s bookish Instagram posts.

Turbo the hedgehog is an avid fan of comics.
Turbo is also an avid fan of comics, especially when he can read in the company of his paratrooper lamp and purple water bottle. We strongly suspect he would enjoy our sister site, Panels.

Sarrah regards her large pile of books with some concern. Don't worry, Sarrah. You'll get through them all.

Sarrah is somewhat concerned by the height of her TBR pile. Don’t worry, Sarrah. We’ve all been there.

Clementine the hedgehog is curious about e-readers.
Clementine prides herself on being a thoroughly modern hedgehog. She does miss the smell of book pages, though. There’s nothing quite like it.

Ozzie prefers to read hardcover editions whenever possible.
Ozzie prefers to read hardcover editions whenever possible.

Meeps knows that not everyone approves of making books into art, but she thinks that it can be quite worthwhile.
Meeps knows that not everyone approves of making books into art, but she thinks that it can be quite worthwhile.

Poppy (@lilpoppybigworld on Instagram) encountered a Little Free Library in Charleston, SC
Poppy the hedgehog discovered a Little Free Library in Charleston, SC! How will she ever decide which book to choose?

I hate everything, by hedgehog @boris_grump on Instagram

Boris Grump has no books. His pique is understandable.

Oliver just wants to cuddle. Maybe you could read the book out loud so he can close his eyes.
Oliver the hedgehog just wants to cuddle. Maybe you could read the book out loud so he can close his eyes?