A curated list of European-inspired train reads,
The Reading Route offers inspiration for travel abroad and enriches
the experience of rail journeys across Europe
NEW
YORK, July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With
over 34 million TikTok posts, #BookTok has swept the world by
storm, captivating people seeking their next literary adventure. As
Americans flock to Europe in
record numbers this summer, leaving their boring beach reads on the
book shelf, Trainline – Europe's
no.1 train ticket booking app – is transporting them to worlds
unknown via its new summer book club, The Reading Route. Curated by
Emma Roberts, co-founder of the
viral online book club BELLETRIST, each of the 10 train reads
selected by Roberts have roots in some of Trainline's most booked
European destinations, from London
and Paris to Rome and Barcelona.
"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 Roberts. "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."
According to a recent Trainline survey, 25%1 of
Europeans noted reading as their preferred train travel activity.
And whether it's a tear-jerking romance or a suspenseful thriller
set on a European sleeper train, Roberts' picks provide the perfect
backdrop for a summer train journey abroad. Her top train reads
include:
- The Midnight Library by Matt Haig – Embark on
European adventures through parallel lives in an endless library
set in the UK.
- Beautiful Ruins by Jess
Walter – A globe-trotting love story beginning in
an Italian coastal town.
- The Imperfectionists by Tom
Rachman – Set at a newspaper in Rome, this novel captures the essence of
Italian life.
- A Moveable Feast by Ernest
Hemingway – Hemingway's account of the
high-spirited lives of American writers and artists living in
Paris during the 1920s.
- The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith – A classic thriller
set in Italy and other European
locales.
- The Sleeper by Emily Barr – A suspenseful tale
of a passionate affair on a European sleeper train.
- My Husband by Maud
Ventura – A thrilling story of a French housewife
romantically obsessed with her husband, exploring the lengths
she'll go to keep their love alive.
- The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón –
Set in post-war Barcelona, a
mystery involving a rare book.
- The Dud Avocado by Elaine Dundy – Sally Jay Gorce
frolics through Paris looking for
adventure and excitement in the 1950s, ultimately finding more than
she anticipated.
- Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo –
Teeming with life and crackling with energy — a love song to modern
Britain and black womanhood.
"There's no better way to travel around Europe than by train, relaxing and losing
yourself in a gripping read. 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," said
Jody Ford, CEO of Trainline.
Trainline offers routes from over 270 rail and coach operators
in 40 countries, including the UK, Italy, France, and Spain, and Americans can buy their tickets in
dollars for convenience. With Trainline, it is easier than
ever for travelers to buy the best train ticket for their journey
and budget, while having access to smart, real-time travel info on
the go throughout Europe.
To learn more about The Reading Route and uncover your next
train read, visit Trainline.com and BELLETRIST.com.
About Trainline:
Trainline is the leading independent
rail and coach travel platform selling rail and coach tickets to
millions of travelers worldwide. Via our highly rated website and
mobile app, people can seamlessly search, book and manage their
journeys all in one place. We bring together millions of routes,
fares and journey times from more than 270 rail and coach carriers
across 40 countries. We offer our customers the best value for
their journey and smart, real-time travel information on the go.
Our aim is to make rail and coach travel easier and more
accessible, encouraging people to make more environmentally
sustainable travel choices.
Methodology:
1 Conducted in January 2024, YouGov collected data via an online
survey from a sampling of 4,000 European rail travellers.
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