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Decoy covers help Brits hide raunchy reads as one in two admit stigma over being seen with ‘spicy’ reads
The free covers are designed to hide spicy and romantasy books, after research found 23% of readers avoid showing them in public.
- Trainline launched a series of limited-edition 'decoy' book covers in collaboration with Jack Edwards at London Waterloo Station to help travellers conceal their reading material in public.
- New research reveals that almost one in four avoid reading spicy novels in public due to fear of judgement, with almost half admitting they feel stigma over their choice.
- The free covers feature titles like 'Dense Classics For The Performative Reader' by Hugo Vaine and are available at select WHSmith stores in stations across the region and online.
- Research uncovers a rise in 'performative culture,' with over half of Brits confessing they feel more confident holding a classic novel compared to a steamy romance on a train.
- Known for championing books online, Jack Edwards is encouraging the nation to embrace their train reading choices without judgment, while Nat Marques, Head of Creative Innovation at Trainline, supports the mission.
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Decoy covers help Brits hide raunchy reads as one in two admit stigma over being seen with ‘spicy’ reads
New research reveals that almost one in four (23%) avoid reading their spicy novels in the open over fears of judgemental glances from strangers, with almost half (48%) admitting they feel stigma over it.
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