August 2, 2024 — This summer, as Americans flock to Europe in record numbers, Trainline, Europe’s leading train ticket booking app, is offering a novel way to enhance their travels. Partnering with actress and book club founder Emma Roberts, Trainline has launched The Reading Route, a summer book club featuring ten curated train reads. Each selection is rooted in some of Trainline’s most popular European destinations, from London and Paris to Rome and Barcelona.
Curated Literary Adventures “Reading has always been transformative for me, and there’s nothing more exhilarating than losing yourself in a great book, especially while exploring picturesque towns and cities abroad,” said Emma Roberts, co-founder of the viral online book club BELLETRIST. “By partnering with Trainline, I was able to combine my passions for travel and reading to curate a diverse selection of train reads for lovers of all book genres. My goal is that people will find inspiration and excitement in these books and, perhaps, even draw inspiration for their next European adventure.”
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A recent Trainline survey revealed that 25% of Europeans prefer reading as their train travel activity. Roberts’ top picks for The Reading Route include:
- The Midnight Library by Matt Haig – Adventures through parallel lives in the UK.
- Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter – A love story beginning in an Italian coastal town.
- The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman – Life at a newspaper in Rome.
- A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway – American writers and artists in 1920s Paris.
- The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith – A thriller set in Italy and Europe.
- The Sleeper by Emily Barr – A passionate affair on a European sleeper train.
- My Husband by Maud Ventura – A French housewife’s obsessive love story.
- The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón – A mystery in post-war Barcelona.
- The Dud Avocado by Elaine Dundy – Adventures of Sally Jay Gorce in 1950s Paris.
- Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo – A celebration of modern Britain and black womanhood.
Travel and Literature Combined “There’s no better way to travel around Europe than by train, relaxing and losing yourself in a gripping read,” said Jody Ford, CEO of Trainline. “As Americans turn to their bookshelves for travel inspiration this summer, with the help of Emma and her BELLETRIST community, we want to inspire a new audience of readers with their own European rail adventure. The vivid scenes described by these compelling authors inspire dreams of exciting train journeys across Europe, and at Trainline we can help people turn those dreams into reality.”
Convenient Travel Across Europe Trainline offers routes from over 270 rail and coach operators across 40 countries, including the UK, Italy, France, and Spain. The platform allows Americans to buy tickets in dollars, providing a convenient booking experience. Travelers can easily find the best train ticket for their journey and budget, with access to real-time travel information throughout Europe.
To discover more about The Reading Route and find your next train read, visit Trainline and BELLETRIST.
About Trainline
Trainline is the leading independent rail and coach travel platform, selling tickets to millions of travelers worldwide. Via our website and mobile app, users can search, book, and manage journeys all in one place. We aggregate routes, fares, and journey times from over 270 rail and coach carriers across 40 countries, offering the best value and real-time travel information. Our mission is to make rail and coach travel easier and more accessible, promoting environmentally sustainable travel choices.
Survey Methodology: Data collected via an online survey by YouGov in January 2024, sampling 4,000 European rail travelers.
Source: Trainline and Emma Roberts Ignite Wanderlust with The Reading Route Summer Book Club
