- Following 1.7K
- Followers 11.5K
- Engagement 1.05%
- Avg likes 122
- Avg comments 3
About The Whispering Shelf
The Whispering Shelf (@thewhisperingshelf) is a Bookstore creator on Instagram, also filed under eCommerce/DTC. The account has 11,491 followers and 540 published posts. Recent posts average 122 likes and 3 comments, an engagement rate of 1.05%.
With 11.5K followers, The Whispering Shelf is a micro creator by the common 10,000 to 100,000 definition. The Whispering Shelf follows 1,667 accounts, so the audience is roughly 6.9 times the size of the list followed. The Whispering Shelf carries Instagram's verified badge and is set up as an Instagram business account. Flinque files The Whispering Shelf under Bookstore, with eCommerce/DTC as a secondary category.
The Instagram bio for The Whispering Shelf runs to 18 words across 7 lines. Emoji sit alongside the words. The bio also includes contact details, which Flinque does not republish. The latest activity Flinque has on record for The Whispering Shelf dates from May 2026.
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540 Posts
Of the 10 most recent posts shown for The Whispering Shelf, 7 are carousels, 2 are videos and 1 is a single image. That mix leans toward carousels. The Whispering Shelf has built a substantial archive of 540 posts. Against the audience, that is roughly 21 followers for each post published. The Whispering Shelf also keeps 11 story highlights on the profile. All 10 carry captions, averaging 38 words each. The captions are written mainly in English. Words that recur across them include book, hope, localbookstore, these and indianapolis. The captions tag #thewhisperingshelf, #localbookstore, #indianapolis, #craftingevents and #authorevents.
#thewhisperingshelf #craftingevents #authorevents #writingworkshop
#thebookwasbetter #localbookstore #thewhisperingshelf #indianapolis #book
#thewhisperingshelf #harpercollins #newbooks #veronicaroth #chicago
#thewhisperingshelf #newbook #newbookreleasealert‼️ #localbookstore #indianapolis
#maythe4thbewithyou #maytheforcebewithyou #localbookstore #thewhisperingshelf
This month, each bookseller has listed a diverse array of some of their favorite books written by Asian American and Pacific Islander authors of all different genres! Be sure to check out these titles the next time you come into our store and let us know your favorite AAPI authors!
#localbusiness #indianapolis #aapiheritagemonth #aapihm #localbookstore
We hope to see you there!
#thewhisperingshelf #bookish #bookstoreevents #loveindy
We hope we see you then!
#thewhisperingshelf #bookclubs #read #bookstore
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The Whispering Shelf's engagement
The Whispering Shelf's engagement rate on Instagram is 1.05%, between 1% and 3%, or 1 to 3 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 95 followers. An average post collects 122 likes and 3 comments, close to 41 likes for each comment.
Engagement rate
1.05%
- Avg likes
- 122
- Avg comments
- 3
- Interactions : followers
- 1 : 95
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Who is The Whispering Shelf?
The Whispering Shelf (@thewhisperingshelf) is a Bookstore creator on Instagram, also filed under eCommerce/DTC. The Whispering Shelf carries Instagram's verified badge and is set up as an Instagram business account. The Instagram bio for The Whispering Shelf runs to 18 words across 7 lines.
How many followers does The Whispering Shelf have?
The Whispering Shelf has 11,491 followers on Instagram (11.5K). The Whispering Shelf follows 1,667 accounts, so the audience is roughly 6.9 times the size of the list followed. The Whispering Shelf has built a substantial archive of 540 posts.
What is The Whispering Shelf's engagement rate?
The Whispering Shelf's engagement rate on Instagram is 1.05%, between 1% and 3%, or 1 to 3 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 95 followers. An average post collects 122 likes and 3 comments, close to 41 likes for each comment.
What does The Whispering Shelf post about on Instagram?
Flinque files The Whispering Shelf under Bookstore, with eCommerce/DTC as a secondary category. Of the 10 most recent posts shown for The Whispering Shelf, 7 are carousels, 2 are videos and 1 is a single image. The 10 recent Instagram captions Flinque holds for The Whispering Shelf repeatedly use the words book, hope, localbookstore, these and indianapolis. The Whispering Shelf's captions carry hashtags such as #thewhisperingshelf, #localbookstore and #indianapolis. The Whispering Shelf writes those captions mainly in English. The Whispering Shelf keeps 11 story highlights, which open with a free Flinque account.
How do I contact The Whispering Shelf for a collaboration?
The Whispering Shelf's contact details are not published on Flinque's public profile. The Instagram bio links to 4 external sites, and a free Flinque account opens those links. The account is registered as an Instagram business account. The bio carries contact details of its own, which Flinque does not copy. Brands with a free Flinque account can shortlist The Whispering Shelf and use Flinque's outreach tools wherever a contact route is on file.
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