Andy

Andy

@places_and_books

📚Bookstagram UK 🚫AI-free zone 📖 Tono Bungay, HG Wells - bk 104 🙏🏼“Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life." Omar Khayyam

130.9K

Followers

999

Following

3.5K

Posts

0.71%

Engagement Rate

↑ +1.6% over 72d Macro tier Updated May 25, 2026

Account Overview

Profile summary and post performance

This account ranks 1109 out of 1606 tracked creators. Its follower count is 0.2x the median, meaning it is smaller than the typical creator we track. This unverified macro account has shared 3492 posts and does not have a category assigned. The engagement rate of 0.71% falls below the 1.04% median for this group. The rest of this report examines audience demographics and content performance trends.

Account Info

Account Size Macro
Followers 130,927
Following 999
Posts 3,492
Verified No
Business Account Yes

Post Performance

Posts Analyzed 12
Avg Likes per Post 872
Avg Comments per Post 59
Videos 0
Photos 12
Engagement Rate 0.71%

Follower Growth Over Time

How @places_and_books's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.

+2.1K

Net Change

+1.6%

% Change

+28

Avg / Day

72

Days Tracked

15

Data Points

Tracked between May 6, 2026 (130,000 followers) and Jul 17, 2026 (132,051 followers).

The account grew from 130.0K to 130.9K followers over 52 days. The upward trend shows an increase of 927 followers, which is a gain of about 18 people every day.

What the trajectory means

The account grew by 927 followers over the tracked period. This upward trend indicates an account worth getting in on early. A steady pace of 18 new followers per day allows for predictable campaign planning.

Engagement Analysis

Based on 12 recent posts

Platform Context

The @places_and_books account ranks 645 out of 1082 because its engagement rate sits below the tracked median. This lower percentage means fewer followers interact with each post compared to the average creator in the dataset. The performance indicates a lower level of active participation per follower.

The engagement rate of 0.71% falls below the 1.04% median and ranks 645 out of 1082, proving this audience reacts less than usual. While likes are frequent at 872 per post, the lower comment count suggests a passive interaction style. The community prefers to acknowledge content without starting conversations. Reach reliability is low because only 8.3% of posts doubled the account average. No content reached the 5x threshold. This lack of high outliers indicates that growth depends on steady output rather than occasional viral spikes. The audience is a tap-and-scroll audience.

872

Avg Likes/Post

59

Avg Comments/Post

10.5K

Total Likes

707

Total Comments

Engagement Rate

Compared to Macro tier benchmarks

Below Average for Macro

0.71%

(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post

Per-Post Engagement Trend

Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @places_and_books's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.

Each data point is one post. Spikes indicate viral hits; flat stretches indicate steady content with consistent reach.

Best-Performing Post, Decomposed

What @places_and_books's single biggest post had going for it — the patterns worth replicating.

Top post by @places_and_books

1,860 likes · 107 comments

2.1× @places_and_books's average post · 2.5× the median post.

"What are you currently reading? 🤔 It’s been hard to focus enough to read with the heat this week, but here are my last-now-next reads: LAST READS 📘Raising Hare, by Chloe Dalton 🇸🇬🇬🇧 📕And Quiet Flows the Don, Mikhail Sholokhov 🇷🇺 📙Tono Bungay, by HG Wells 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 NOW READING 📒"

631 characters

Photo

Format

Friday

Day Posted

17:00 UTC

Hour Posted

Hashtags: #lastnownextreads #currentlyreading #whatiread #tbr #toberead

Content Analysis

Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts

The standout post achieved a 2.5x multiplier over the median engagement of this account. It maintains an impressive ratio of nearly one comment for every eighteen likes. This specific balance suggests that interactive questions in the opening line drive high participation from the core audience. Use caption length as a lever to find your voice. Long captions perform best, while short snippets under 100 characters fail to engage. The data implies you should write detailed copy to build community. Stick to the recurring hashtags like #lastnownextreads and #tbr to signal your specific niche to the algorithm. Post frequently at a rate of roughly eight times per week to maintain visibility. While the average engagement of 872 likes is modest relative to the total follower count, high frequency builds a consistent presence for a dedicated community. This account currently has 130.9K followers.

Top Hashtags

#lastnownextreads (2) #currentlyreading (2) #whatiread (2) #tbr (2) #toberead (2) #throwbackthursday (2) #tenfortuesday (2) #vintagepenguins (2) #suggestedreading (2) #readingideas (2) #bouquinistesdeparis (1) #climatechangeisreal (1) #parisbookshops (1) #whimsicalwednesday (1) #whitespines (1) #bookshelves (1) #mindfulmonday (1) #goodmemories (1) #accentuatethepositive (1) #sundaylitquiz (1)

Top Keywords

books (21) here (13) last (11) read (11) next (10) book (8) each (8) about (7) reading (7) poetry (7) which (6) week (6) bookshop (6) days (5) wells (5) ideas (5) green (5) summer (5) reads (5) mikhail (5) world (5) time (4) tono (4) bungay (4) things (4) side (4) life (4) there (4) london (4) year (4)

Caption Analysis

Avg Caption Length 1107 chars
Posting Frequency 7.7 posts/week

Content Mix

0

Videos / Reels

12

Photos

Top Performing Posts

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What are you currently reading? 🤔 It’s been hard to focus enough to read with the heat this week, but here are my last-…

1.9K likes 107 comments
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This year in Literature... 100 years ago ⏳ Welcome to 1926. 📆 C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien first meet in Oxford. ❤️…

1.4K likes 34 comments
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If you could teleport to any bookshop in the world… which would you choose? 🤔 #ThrowbackThursday to Paris last year an…

1.3K likes 41 comments
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#TenForTuesday - ideas for your next read… 📚💡 Continuing my Tuesday theme - this time it’s a vintage penguin special. 🐧…

1.3K likes 45 comments
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Have you read any of these? 🤔 A slightly more obscure Saturday stack this week. In here you will find: 📕Mrs Dalloway, …

986 likes 74 comments
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Do you DNF* books that you aren’t enjoying? 🤔 (* did not finish) 😀 If so, what was the last one you DNF’d? 🤷🏻‍♂️ I’v…

707 likes 74 comments
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It’s #sundaylitquiz time! 🤓 This week it’s all about the letter A. 🐶 15 questions. One point for each correct answer.…

667 likes 113 comments
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How do you arrange your books on your shelves? 🤔 Here’s my method: 😎 1. Hardbacks separate to paperbacks - paperbacks p…

622 likes 28 comments
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It’s #mindfulmonday - time to reinforce the positive memories in your mind. Actively remembering the good things, celeb…

466 likes 45 comments
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Top Posts

Highest-liked recent posts from @places_and_books

# Caption Likes Comments Link
1
What are you currently reading? 🤔 It’s been hard to focus enough to read with t…
1.9K 107 view
2
This year in Literature... 100 years ago ⏳ Welcome to 1926. 📆 C. S. Lewis and J…
1.4K 34 view
3
If you could teleport to any bookshop in the world… which would you choose? 🤔 …
1.3K 41 view
4
#TenForTuesday - ideas for your next read… 📚💡 Continuing my Tuesday theme - thi…
1.3K 45 view
5
Have you read any of these? 🤔 A slightly more obscure Saturday stack this week.…
986 74 view
6
Do you DNF* books that you aren’t enjoying? 🤔 (* did not finish) 😀 If so, wha…
707 74 view
7
It’s #sundaylitquiz time! 🤓 This week it’s all about the letter A. 🐶 15 quest…
667 113 view
8
How do you arrange your books on your shelves? 🤔 Here’s my method: 😎 1. Hardbac…
622 28 view
9
It’s #mindfulmonday - time to reinforce the positive memories in your mind. Act…
466 45 view

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

When @places_and_books posts on Instagram

The account maintains a steady grind with content landing nearly eight times per week. This volume far exceeds the median creator and secures a high rank in frequency relative to its followers. A consistency score of 96 indicates a clockwork rhythm where gaps between posts remain uniform. Fresh content lands most frequently on Tuesday and Wednesday, with a peak upload window at 17:00 UTC. Marketers can rely on this predictable cadence to plan long term campaigns without fear of sudden silence. The reliable posting schedule ensures that brand tie ins will appear in a constant stream of content. You can map out several weeks of promotional placements knowing exactly when the next post will arrive. This reliability makes the creator an ideal partner for sustained visibility.

7.7

Posts / week

23.7h

Avg gap between posts

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Peak posting days

17:00, 15:00, 18:00 UTC

Peak posting hours

Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)

Night (10pm-5am) Morning Afternoon Evening Peak hour

How often @places_and_books publishes at each hour of the day, across 12 timestamped posts. Bar height = number of posts. Hover any bar for the exact count.

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Hour of day (UTC) — 0 is midnight, 12 is noon

Reading this chart: Taller bars are hours when @places_and_books publishes more often. Their busiest hours are 17:00, 15:00, 18:00 UTC — highlighted with bold pink bars. Times are in UTC; subtract 5h for US Eastern, 8h for US Pacific, or add 1h for UK BST. Empty hours don't necessarily mean a bad time to post; they're simply hours @places_and_books hasn't been active in our tracked sample.

The account posts 7.7 times per week with a peak at 17:00 UTC. Tuesday and Wednesday are the top posting days.

Most Common Words

Frequent caption words across @places_and_books's recent posts (excludes stopwords)

books (21) here (13) last (11) read (11) next (10) book (8) each (8) about (7) reading (7) poetry (7) which (6) week (6) bookshop (6) days (5) wells (5) ideas (5) green (5) summer (5) reads (5) mikhail (5) world (5) time (4) tono (4) bungay (4) things (4) side (4) life (4) there (4) london (4) year (4)

Best Day of the Week to Post

@places_and_books's engagement broken down by day of the week

Day Posts Avg Engagement Total Engagement
Monday 1 511 511
Tuesday 2 908 1,816
Wednesday 2 716 1,431
Thursday 2 1,378 2,757
Friday 2 1,191 2,382
Saturday 2 749 1,498
Sunday 1 780 780

Posting Consistency & Streaks

How steadily @places_and_books maintains output

12

Longest streak (days)

96/100

Consistency score

Inverse of posting-gap variance

100.0%

Active days

Posted at least once

23.7h

Avg gap

Between posts

Caption Length & Performance

How @places_and_books's caption length correlates with engagement

100.0%

Posts with Caption

1107

Avg Caption Chars

1102

Median Chars

1698

Longest Caption

Caption Length Posts Avg Engagement
Long (100+) 12 931

The audience rewards captions of 40 to 50 characters the most. This range achieves the highest engagement for the account.

Who This Audience Is

What @places_and_books's reach and engagement mean for a brand.

The follower count sits at well below the typical scale for tracked creators. This size indicates a niche reach that lacks broad broadcast capabilities. Because the account is unverified and lacks a defined category, the profile lacks a specific professional designation or verified authority in a single field. Engagement rates fall below the median, meaning brand messages will land softer than they would on average accounts. The low interaction relative to the follower count suggests a passive audience rather than an active one. While the creator maintains a high number of outbound follows, this does not translate to a specialized community focus. This profile fits few brand categories.

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Estimated Earnings

Revenue estimates based on follower count and engagement

The primary revenue stream for @places_and_books comes from sponsored posts, where the expected price range sits between $1,000 and $2,000. This account ranks in the lower half of its peer group at 1109 out of 1606. Because it sits below the median rank, the quoted band serves as a ceiling for negotiations rather than a fixed starting point. The engagement rate of 0.71% falls below the 1.04% median, suggesting that the reach may not fully justify the top end of the estimated price range. These are modelled estimates from public metrics, not disclosed earnings.

Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)

Based on 130.9K followers (Macro)

$1,047 – $1,964

Industry rate for macro Instagram creators

Disclaimer: These are rough estimates based on publicly available industry benchmarks. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, brand deals, and individual negotiation. Instagram sponsored post rates fluctuate and are not guaranteed.

Key Insights & Takeaways

Key Takeaways

Reach. The follower count sits well below the median, placing the account in the lower portion of the field. Engagement. A 0.71% rate falls below the 1.04% median, indicating a need for more interactive content. Cadence. Posting over 7 times weekly creates a high volume output to maintain visibility. Hit-rate. Only 8.3% of posts beat double the average engagement, suggesting most content performs at a baseline level. Trajectory. The account is on an upward trend with steady follower gains over the tracked period.

Strengths

  • + Active cadence of about 7.7 posts a week
  • + Above the 10K threshold where sponsorship deals become viable

Opportunities

  • ~ 0.71% engagement rate trails the 1.04% median, the clearest area to improve
  • ~ Only 8.3% of recent posts clear 2x the account average, a low hit-rate

Summary

This analysis of @places_and_books reveals a macro Instagram presence with 130,927 followers. The account demonstrates an engagement rate of 0.71%, averaging 872 likes per post across 12 analyzed posts.

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Frequently Asked Questions About @places_and_books

How many followers does @places_and_books have on Instagram?

@places_and_books has 130,927 followers on Instagram, placing them in the macro creator tier.

What is @places_and_books's Instagram engagement rate?

@places_and_books has an engagement rate of 0.71% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 872 likes per post.

How much does @places_and_books earn on Instagram?

Based on industry benchmarks, @places_and_books's estimated sponsorship value is $1,047 - $1,964 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.

How many posts has @places_and_books published on Instagram?

@places_and_books has published 3,492 posts on Instagram.

What is @places_and_books's most-liked recent post?

Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 1,860 likes and 107 comments.

How often does @places_and_books post on Instagram?

@places_and_books posts approximately 7.7 times per week, with an average gap of 23.7 hours between posts. Peak posting days are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

How does @places_and_books compare to other Instagram creators?

@places_and_books sits in the Macro creator tier alongside accounts like @nbc_tanzania, @csbskrapz, @cafejr40.

About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @places_and_books's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.

Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Analysis date: May 25, 2026