New Flinque AI now scores creator authenticity in real time across 4 platforms. See how
Verified on Instagram

The Whispering Shelf

Bookstore
@thewhisperingshelf
A cozy Indianapolis bookstore Find a book. Stay a while. No DMs, please ☎️ 317-708-6090 📧 Tues-Sat 10am-6pm Sun 10am-4pm
  • eCommerce/DTC
  • Following 1.7K
  • Followers 11.5K
  • Engagement 1.05%
  • 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.

Story Highlights

Unlocking shows the title and cover image of every story highlight this creator keeps pinned to the profile.

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.

We have a variety of events coming this June! We hope to see you there!

#thewhisperingshelf #craftingevents #authorevents #writingworkshop
Part of being a book lover is asserting that the book is better than the adaption. Do you agree with our takes? Let us know in the comments!

#thebookwasbetter #localbookstore #thewhisperingshelf #indianapolis #book
We had the most amazing time at the HarperCollins Fall Preview! Big thanks to the HC team for such a fun and informative day. We can’t wait to share these upcoming titles with you all this fall!

#thewhisperingshelf #harpercollins #newbooks #veronicaroth #chicago
Thank you to everyone who came to our Sci Fi Syndicate x Coming of Page book club collaboration to discuss Scythe by Neal Shusterman! We hope you had a great time!
Thank you to everyone who came to the second hosting of the Writing for Wellness Workshop led by one of our booksellers, Dominique! The last slide are books she recommends for everyone trying to write for wellness.
Its New Book Tuesday! Here are some titles we are excited about!

#thewhisperingshelf #newbook #newbookreleasealert‼️ #localbookstore #indianapolis
May the fourth be with you! Here are some Star Wars and space themed items we love!

#maythe4thbewithyou #maytheforcebewithyou #localbookstore #thewhisperingshelf
May is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! May was chosen as the month to celebrate AAPI heritage because the first Japanese folks immigrated to the US on May 7, 1843, and the completion of the transcontinental railroad was on May 10, 1869, built primarily by Chinese immigrants. The term “Asian American” was coined in 1968 to unite different Asian ethnic groups.

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 have several events an author visits happening in May! You can RSVP for these at the linktree in our bio.

We hope to see you there!

#thewhisperingshelf #bookish #bookstoreevents #loveindy
We have a collection of May Book Clubs. You can find all of these at our Eventbrite.

We hope we see you then!

#thewhisperingshelf #bookclubs #read #bookstore

Thumbnails are unavailable for 10 of these 10 posts. Open a tile to view the post on Instagram.

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

Lookalike Creators

A free account lists creators whose audiences behave like this one, ready to shortlist and compare side by side.

Age & Gender

Unlocking shows how this audience splits across age bands and gender, charted from follower data.

Audience Location

Unlocking reveals the countries and cities where the most active followers of this account are concentrated.

Primary Language

Unlocking shows the languages this audience uses most in comments, interactions and the content it consumes.

Audience Interests

Unlocking lists the topics and categories this audience follows and engages with most often across the platform.

Authenticity

Unlocking scores how genuine the audience is, flagging fake, inactive or bot followers found in engagement patterns.

Audience Quality Score

Unlocking gives one overall audience quality score combining authenticity, engagement, follower activity and audience relevance.

Brand Affinity

Unlocking names the brands this audience already follows, mentions or engages with across social platforms.

Content Strategy

Unlocking breaks down the content pillars, tone and visual style this creator uses, and which formats perform best.

Commercial Insights

Unlocking shows collaboration types, an estimated pricing tier and a brand safety risk read for sponsored campaigns.

Industry Fit

Unlocking rates how well this creator and audience align with specific industry verticals and brand categories.

Research The Whispering Shelf further

Flinque ranks Instagram creators in eCommerce/DTC, categories The Whispering Shelf is filed under, and its free tools measure the same figures for any public account.

Frequently asked questions

These answers about The Whispering Shelf are generated from the Instagram profile data Flinque holds for the account.

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.

The Whispering Shelf's own Instagram profile is the one outbound link Flinque publishes for the account, and the 4 bio links open after signing up.

Public profile data sourced from Instagram. Flinque is not affiliated with The Whispering Shelf.

Unlock The Whispering Shelf's audience data