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Meet our Ambassadors

We are delighted to introduce you to five very special readers – these five individuals have agreed to be Virago Ambassadors for 2025 – championing a selection of Virago titles and sharing their own Virago favourites. Perfect inspiration for gifts this festive season! Make sure you follow them – and us – for reading inspiration.

FAB Ambassador

FAB

I’m Fab. I started my bookstagram account in 2020 during lockdown and thought I was doing something niche but there they were – all the other thousands of fellow book lovers – so much fun! Outside of books, I love chocolate and giraffes (in that order). A recent Virago release I’ve loved is Ordinary Love, truly stunning! There are honestly so many Virago books I adore but an older release I also loved is I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings. Gotta love a bit of Maya, eh! Follow Fab on Instagram.

Jack Virago Ambassador

JACK

My name is Jack, I’m a 33-year-old book content creator from the UK. I love books and love to talk about them. I love to highlight queer fiction and books that’ll make you cry.

A Virago book I’ve read recently and loved was The Charioteer by Mary Renault. It’s the perfect blend of a detailed historical fiction and beautifully written queer love story. It had passages that made me cry and kept me captivated throughout. I can’t wait to read more books by this author. Follow Jack on Instagram and YouTube .

NANA

Unlikable female character lover, armchair movie critic and professional pop fangirl. Continuously searching for stories and connecting threads in the media I consume.

My favourite Virago author is, none other than, Maya Angelou. Her poetry and prose is so incredibly affirming and comforting. She is both nurturing and sharp-witted, bold and also understated.

An icon for a reason and testament to how Virago spotlights a breadth of voices. There’s no one way to be a woman!

Fun fact: I wrote my English A-Level on Maya Angelou’s Letter to My Daughter! Follow Nana on Instagram and TikTok.

NAOMI

Hi, I am Naomi. I’m an English literature graduate, a former bookseller, and I’m currently pursuing my postgraduate degree in English literature. I’ve had my book Instagram account for five years, which I created when I was 17 in hope of connecting with others who love reading. Virago books I’ve read and loved include: Rebecca, Jamaica Inn, A Far Cry From Kensington, especially as it’s set in Kensington and I was working there while reading it! and The Fate of Mary Rose. I had never even heard of Lady Caroline Blackwood until I was sent Mary Rose by Virago so I’m very grateful. Follow Naomi on Instagram and on Substack .

Rae Virago Ambassador

RAE

Hi, I’m Rae! I live in Liverpool and joined the book community a few years back to connect with fellow bookworms and find likeminded people to discuss all things books with. My love of reading and community led me to join BookTok and also start a YouTube channel, where I share a lot more about my life, hobbies and what I’m reading, of course. I’m always on the lookout for books with complex female characters and stories by and about women (the messier the better!). A Virago read I loved and haven’t stopped recommending to friends since is The Rachel Incident by Caroline O’Donoghue, this book is a look at love, friendship, and the ups, downs and messiness of life in your 20s (you’ll laugh and you’ll cry). Follow Rae on Instagram and TikTok.