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A mobile bookshop brings books to villages without shops in Catalunya
A truck converted into a bookshop travels to Catalan villages where there are no bookshops. The initiative by Nuria Puertas combines literature, travel, and workshops in Catalan. It now also offers a literary retreat and an online club.
What do a second-hand truck and a passion for books have in common? For Nuria Puertas, the answer is Rodamon, a travelling bookshop that has already put several Catalan villages on the map where buying a book was almost impossible.
The idea came after seeing a similar project on Instagram. Nuria, a resident of Terrassa, decided to hit the road and turn a used truck into a bookshop on wheels. After a year of work, in the spring of 2026 Rodamon set off on its route through Catalunya.
Books for everyone, in Catalan
Rodamon is more than just a truck full of books: it’s a small literary revolution for towns and cities without bookshops. Outside, children find storybooks and young adult novels; inside, adults can discover literature from authors around the world. The focus is on Catalan and independent publishers, a clear commitment to diversity and local connections.
De Terrassa to villages thirsty for reading
The first stop was in Rellinars, but the journey didn’t end there. Rodamon has reached Peratallada, Gósol, Cubells y Bagà, bringing books to places where cultural offerings often pass by. Nuria, who is also a Catalan teacher and runs literary workshops, has managed to unite her two great passions: books and travel.
Beyond the truck: workshops and a reading community
The project doesn’t stop at selling books. Rodamon now includes a literary retreat in Pallars Jussà and an online book club called “Vuelta al mundo en 80 libros”. In this way, the travelling bookshop becomes a meeting point for curious readers, both on the road and online.
A project that adds kilometres and readers
Rodamon shows that culture can reach any corner if there’s enough drive and creativity. The commitment to Catalan and independent publishers not only fills shelves, but brings literature closer to those who need it most. Initiatives like this refresh the Catalan cultural scene and remind us that sometimes, all it takes is a truck and a lot of enthusiasm to change the reading map of a region.