7 No-Spice Bookstagrammers I Love on Instagram

Let’s imagine for a moment that you’re scrolling on Instagram.

You’re looking at some cute pictures that your friend just posted or that new coffee drink your local coffee shop just shared on their stories, and then you move over the videos to see what your feed offers you tonight.

You scroll, and a book reviewer is suddenly sharing about this book that changed their life. It has dragons and enemies-to-lovers and forced proximity and glorious banter that you just KNOW would have you giggling at 3am when you’re supposed to be asleep.

And then they say the word that ruins everything: Spice.

Or maybe they’re an honest reader and they say smut.

Either way, this otherwise immediate-add-to-TBR book is now ruined for you. So, you do what you always do. You sigh, unbookmark the video, and continue your doomscrolling, hoping that somehow you’ll stumble across another book that will satisfy all your bookish dreams without sacrificing your purity and godliness.

If this sounds painfully relatable, I want you to know that I wrote this entire post for you. Yes, you. The girl who’s trying so hard to not go back to reading smut but can’t seem to catch a break. Because finding books that are thrilling and satisfying that also don’t have porn (which is what smut and spice are) can feel like a painfully uphill battle at times.

So, I decided to create this list of some of my favorite no-spice #bookstagrammers who share reviews of books that you can trust (as well as other no-spice content that I find incredibly helpful).

Disclaimer: These seven accounts are all people that I follow on my own Instagram, but I’d still recommend you do your own vetting, as everyone has different boundaries with what they are comfortable reading.

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1. @reading.rosy

This was the bookstagram account that really started me on my no-spice journey this past year. I found her on a bit of a whim, and I immediately started reading through her posts more and more.

She shares such thoughtful no-spice information in a way that doesn’t feel shameful (which can be a challenge in its own right), and her book reviews include not only romance information, but also general content warnings (including LGBT themes, faith themes, language, and potential triggers).

For a glimpse into why she doesn’t read smut as a Christian, check out this post, and to see how she currently structures her book reviews, check out her review of Evergreen Academy.

2. @sammyembersreads

One of my favorite things about Sammy is that she openly says she’s a “recovering smut reader” in her bio. I deeply relate to this, and her vulnerability in sharing this as one of the first things people see about her just made me connect with her immediately.

She posts a mix of book reviews and “how to quit smut” content. I find this balance refreshing, as I’m not always looking for book recommendations. Her content is best suited for the girlies who are new to no-spice or currently in the thralls of fighting temptation with smut. Her approach is biblical, deeply compassionate, and she fosters an incredible community so this part of life doesn’t feel so alone.

To get to know Sammy and her mission, check out her introduction post, and for a starter’s guide on how to even begin the journey of quitting spicy books, check out this post.

3. @busymomsreadtoo

Maggie is a bookstagrammer I come back to often. She posts a lot of informational posts about spice, as well as thoughtful guides to help you on your no-spice journey.

She’s not afraid to post the controversial hot takes (even though she’s wrong about being Team Gale), and I’ve found her content really refreshing because she doesn’t mince words. She calls spice what it is, doesn’t skate around the damage that it causes, and her ability to inform without shaming should probably be studied.

One of my favorite posts she’s created is a list of publishers who publish no-spice stories. You can find it here, if you’re interested. Additionally, as a mom, Maggie’s content is also great for parents and teenagers who are looking for no-spice books. (Need speculative fiction recs? Check out this post!)

4. @cleanreads_messyhouse

I truly believe that Charity is for the girlies who yearn for the slow burn, tropes, popular novels, and still want to avoid all the spice that’s constantly being published. Her content features a lot of specific trope/mood recommendations, which is perfect for those who don’t want to have to give up the marriage of convenience or sports romance just because they’re trying to dodge the open-door scenes.

Charity also has an ongoing series of recommendations for the mood readers (like me), and this feels deeply important to mention. So definitely go check that out.

5. @madiunruhbooks

Madison is a Christian writer and book reviewer. I’m 99% sure I found her because she was a collaborator on “The Former Spicy Girl Starter Pack” post, along with @sammyembersreads.

I haven’t necessarily read a TON of her posts, but as I’m scrolling now, I’m seeing a lot of great stuff, like no-spice romantasy, her Christian girl bookshelf tours, book club picks, giveways, monthly book reviews, and even no-spice books you can find at Barnes & Noble (yes, keep scrolling. I promise it’s there if you go far enough).

To better understand why Madison doesn’t read spice, check out her post here. For a sense of how Madison rates romantic content, check out her guide here.

6. @inmybookclubera

Now, I know what you’re thinking . . . Does Sarah actually have a book club? Yes, yes she does. She runs it on Fable, and if you want more information, you can check it out here.

(I’m not a part of her book club, but as someone who’s spent the last several months skipping the book picks in my book club . . . I might join.)

My favorite thing about Sarah’s bookstagram is that she reviews such a wide variety of genres. A quick scroll will show you contemporaries, romances, fantasies, memoirs, mysteries, dystopias, and even historical fiction. Personally, I don’t read that many different genres, but I think she’s an excellent resources for the eclectic reader who has a lot of different tastes but no idea where to start.

One thing I do want to note about Sarah is that she doesn’t post ONLY non-spicy books. Some of her book reviews include spice. However, she offers a rating so you can decide what you’re comfortable with, which I thought might be a nice addition to this otherwise, exclusively no-spice list. For some of her top book recommendations, click here.

7. @sweetcleanreads

Britt is one of those bookstagrammers who’s content is both refreshing and completely aesthetic. Her grid nearly gives me goosebumps. Seriously, go check it out. It’s so pretty. ❤

Britt feels like that no-spice best friend everyone wants. You know what I mean—the one who’s always popping up on your feed when you need resources, a review, or just help knowing what #booktok books to avoid. She feels like the no-spice community big sister, and I cannot think of a greater compliment than that.

For a run down of what to expect from Britt’s bookstagram, check out her introductory post here and her content guide here.

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Avoiding spicy books on Instagram is hard, but thankfully, it doesn’t have to feel impossible. These seven creators and reviewers are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the no-spice people I wish I could scream about to all of you.

Yes, it does take a little more work to find no-spice creators because you have to actively combat the smutty books that the algorithm seems to favor. But, I hope you know that it is entirely possible to fill your feed with the people who make you feel good about what you see and read.

And who knows? Maybe I’ll do a part two with even more accounts that I follow. Let me know, and I’ll see what I can do (or if I can send you some specific accounts based on the genres you like).

Let’s Talk!

Do you follow any of these bookstagrammers? Who else would you recommend I follow? What are your favorite no-spice books? Drop your favorite no-spice bookstagrammers and authors in the comments down below!