Emma Watson hides hand written notes for lucky London commuters

Nov 2, 2016

She’s a successful actress, outspoken feminist and proud bookworm, but did you know Emma Watson is also a total sweetheart?

The Harry Potter star has surprised fans with handwritten notes hidden inside copies of Maya Angelou’s autobiography, Mom & Me & Mom, which she placed along the sides of escalators in a London tube station.

I've been hiding copies of Mom & Me & Mom for @booksontheunderground on the tube today! See if you can find one tomorrow! @oursharedshelf

A photo posted by Emma Watson (@emmawatson) on Nov 1, 2016 at 2:29pm PDT

The 26-year-old took to Facebook last night to share a video of herself distributing the books in a move which has led fans to call her “the best human in the world”.

Some lucky commuters have already shared news of their finds online.

Pictures of the special notes reveal Emma’s hope that the books will be left in tube carriages once their finders have finished with them so that they can then be read by other passengers.

When @emmawatson makes your day with secret books on the tube #booksontheunderground #oursharedshelf

A photo posted by Jenny (@jennnnysymonds) on Nov 1, 2016 at 7:02am PDT

And here it is! Scott Stait has found one the books left on the Underground by @emmawatson, including a personalised card from the actress. Scott found the book left on an empty seat on the Jubilee line, and will definitely be sharing again once he's read it, adding his own note. Will this make you pay more attention on the tube?

A photo posted by Time Out London (@timeoutlondon) on Nov 2, 2016 at 8:50am PDT

Morning made by finding one of only 100 copies of Mom & Me & Mom on the tube thanks to #booksontheunderground and @emmawatson

A photo posted by Hannah (@ardurchess) on Nov 2, 2016 at 2:42am PDT

What a great idea!