It’s been over a month since Sonam Bajwa’s dreamy black-and-white bookstore shoot dropped on Instagram, but it’s still making waves, especially among book lovers. The fashion may have caught our attention first, but it’s the quiet intimacy with books and the thoughtful titles she chose that keep this gallery trending across literary corners of the internet.
And let’s be honest… how could WorldAuthors.Org not talk about it?
Shot in what looks like a vintage bookstore filled with character and charm, the setting feels like something straight out of a quiet Sunday morning. Sonam, dressed in a simple oversized white shirt and black high-waisted shorts, moves through the space like she’s lived in the pages her whole life. No heavy makeup, no loud accessories, just her, her thoughts, and the books.
But it wasn’t just the aesthetic that had our attention; and it was what she was reading.
In one frame, she’s seen holding “You: On a Diet” by Dr. Michael F. Roizen and Dr. Mehmet C. Oz, a practical, science-based guide to lasting health and weight loss. It’s not about fad diets, but about understanding how your body works and making changes that stick. The kind of book you’d pick if you’re into mindful living and long-term wellness. It feels personal, intentional — and totally in line with the reflective mood of the shoot.
Then there’s The Mountains of My Life by Walter Bonatti, a gripping memoir by the iconic mountaineer. It’s not just about climbing peaks, it’s about facing solitude, seeking truth, and enduring challenges that change who you are. The fact that Sonam was drawn to this title reveals a great deal about her depth beyond the spotlight.
Her shoot, which continues to circulate among fashion and book pages alike, isn’t just a moment of style, it’s a celebration of storytelling and reading books. Of finding beauty in quiet corners, in worn-out pages, and in simply being. Sonam shows us all that literature and elegance make an unbeatable pair.
And if you ask us, it’s one trend we hope never goes out of style.