We’re very much looking forward to chatting with Jules Brown about his travel adventures, from how he plans his journeys to translating them into his always entertaining real-life stories.

The evening will focus on Jules’ newest book Far Out, which takes readers with him on his challenge to reach each of the four furthest points in Europe by train, exploring some fascinating off the beaten track places along the way.

Jules’ books are all written in his lively and humorous style, and are brilliantly engaging with quick and often funny observations which make these reads perfect for fans of Bill Bryson, anyone in need of some armchair travelling, or perhaps even to inspire your own European adventure!

Jules started his travel author journey writing for Rough Guides, now focussing on his own blog posts and travel books. He’s published two series: Tales from a Travel Writer’s Life (Don’t Eat the Puffin, Never Pack an Ice-Axe and Watch Out for Pirates) and On the Rails (Not Cool: Europe by Train in a Heatwave and Far Out: By Train to the Edges of Europe).

Jules has so many great stories to tell gathered from his many trips across Europe and beyond, so we know that we’re in for a fantastic evening hearing some of them!

This event will start at 7.30pm and the shop door will be open from 7pm with complementary wine and cordial available on arrival.

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About the Book

Jules’ travel writing is funny, inspiring, quirky and always engaging. His blog is great but reading the cream of his travels in book form is even more fun — Mark Ellingham, founder of Rough Guides & publisher of Driving over Lemons

Travel writer Jules Brown is back with another wayward rail adventure.

When Jules sets out to go as far as he can in Europe by train, everything seems to be on track. Travel to the most extreme stations in the north, south, east, and west. How hard can it be for a seasoned rail traveller and ex guidebook writer?

Funny you should ask.

It’s a long way, for a start – from Scandinavia and Finland to the shores of the Mediterranean and Atlantic. Even the final destinations are in dispute. In fact, no one sensible would try it.

Enter Jules. Whether it’s travelling through the Swedish wilderness on the Inlandsbanan, into the Pyrenees on the Train Jaune, or across Spain on the Torre Oro, he’s aiming for some classic rail experiences. And while capital cities and famous sights come and go, there are also plenty of offbeat and intriguing stops along the way.

*This book also includes five special route maps.

Jules has a rare observational talent. These short travel tales are really very good – passionate, engaging and entertaining — Phil Ascough, journalist, author, media/PR consultant

About the Author

Travel writer Jules Brown wrote his first books for Rough Guides, and more recently has produced a series of highly entertaining travel memoirs and adventures based on his travelling life.

In his latest book, Far Out, he takes to Europe’s trains to journey to the most extreme stations in the north, south, east and west of the continent. Part travelogue, part memoir, and definitely not a guidebook, Far Out is a snort-in-your-coffee train adventure by the author of Not Cool: Europe by Train in a Heatwave.