A City In France Replaced Bus Ads With Free Books In a quiet but powerful cultural move, a city in France replaced advertising panels at bus stops with free public book libraries. Instead of commercial promotions, commuters now browse shelves filled with novels, poetry, and non-fiction while waiting for their ride. The initiative has reshaped daily routines. People intentionally arrive early at bus stops to read, exchange books, and rediscover the habit of slow, focused reading. The project not