From September 15, PKP Intercity passengers can enjoy free e-books and large discounts on book purchases, thanks to the “Book on the Go” campaign. The joint initiative of PKP Intercity, the Publio.pl and Matras bookstores, and the Wolne Lektury online library promotes reading books as a valuable way to spend free time.
The campaign partners believe that reading books makes us curious about the world and happier. That is why they suggest dedicating the time spent traveling to exploring unknown lands and engaging in dialogue with literary characters. The proposed readings include both hot new releases and timeless classics.
As part of the “Book on the Go” campaign, visual libraries have been created on all PKP Intercity trains and at most railway stations – special posters presenting the covers of the most interesting books available as part of the campaign. Simply scan the QR code or enter the address provided next to the cover into a web browser to enjoy reading excerpts or entire works. Books can be read on any device (smartphone, tablet, computer). PKP Intercity passengers can currently choose from 27 e-books – 9 full editions and 18 extensive book excerpts. The library includes, for example, “A Little Princess” by Frances Hodgson Burnett, “Ice” by Jacek Dukaj, “Drach” by Szczepan Twardoch, and “The Hound of the Baskervilles” by Arthur Conan Doyle. The titles will change every few months.
Additionally, readers who appreciate the advantages of e-books can take advantage of a special discount on the purchase of digital books from the Publio.pl offer. Every PKP Intercity ticket entitles the holder to a 25% discount at the online bookstore – simply enter the ticket number when ordering the selected e-book. School textbooks and album publications are excluded. In turn, for readers attached to printed books, the campaign organizers offer purchases with a 25% discount at Matras bookstores and Matras.pl.
Bookcrossing stands have also been installed at railway stations, thanks to which readers will be able to exchange books they have read. Those interested can choose a book for themselves at the Station Offices, open daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM – they do not incur any fees for this, they should only pass the read title on to another traveler or return it. Bookcrossing shelves are located at the following stations: Warszawa Centralna and Wschodnia, Wrocław Główny, Poznań Główny, Katowice, Kraków Główny, Gdynia Główna, and Gdańsk Główny.
The substantive patron of the “Book on the Go” campaign is the Book Institute. More information – http://ksiazkawpodrozy.intercity.pl