Global Cool’s resident book worm Emma brings you her favourite reads, inspiring you to ditch the car and the stress of the morning commute and bury your head in a great book on the bus or train instead…
The last day of term is almost here which means no more exams or uniform. You can finally strip down to your bikinis or trunks and get partying in the sun. But just in case you miss all that classroom sexual tension and teacher-intrigue, I’ve got the perfect book to bring it all back when you’re on the bus to the beach.
What’s all the fuss?
The Last day of Term by Francis Gilbert fills in all the gaps about your teachers and school-life that couldn’t even be magicked up in Harry Potter. Set in a gritty inner-city Academy we discover two very different characters – a sexed up teacher and a young boy with a difficult background – who’s futures become entwined for all the wrong reasons. Some serious email stalking and plotting reveals two characters who really need to sort their lives out but can’t figure out the best way how. It might not be the laugh-out-loud ride of Louise Rennison’s school-girl antics, but its dark humour and real-life feeling left me a little older and wiser about the school-yard.
Tell us what you’re reading on the bus at the moment by 11am on Friday July 22 and one random lucky winner will get a copy of the book! Just leave us your recommendation in the box below…
THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED – THANKS FOR ALL THE RECOMMENDATIONS AND WELL DONE TO BEL, WHOSE COMMENT WAS CHOSEN AT RANDOM TO WIN THE BOOK.
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I’m reading Beautiful Malice by Rebecca James! What an amazing book! x
Michael Connelly’s Nine Dragons. Not convinced I’m enjoying it but only a few chapters in
I love Annie Murray books, they are so funny and true to life
Joanne Harris ‘blueeyedboy’ bit confusing but I’m persevering.
The Life and Opinions of Maf the Dog and of his friend Marilyn Monroe – by Andrew O’Hagan. Really enjoyable.
the kid
My Daily Mail newspaper it is the only quiet time I get to read it on my way to and from work
I’m reading ‘The Fan Tan Players’ by Julian Lees
Blackout by Connie Willis, not usually my type of book but persevering.
Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts!
Sister by Rosamund Lupton. fantastic.
I’m reading Mark Haddons “A spot bother” which is hilarious, though i keep getting odd looks on the bus for LOL
I am reading Alyson Noel’s ‘Evermore’
I’m reading Cod: a biography of the fish that changed the world – actually, amazingly interesting (and entertaining) – highly recommend
I’m reading “Caught In The Light” by Robert Goddard
#Conversation Stoppers, Puns, Non Sequitors by Leon Shure. Makes me think and I can use them on others and they might think I’m an intellectual and stop trying to put money in my coffee cup!!!!
Cutting For Stone by Abraham Verghese. Fantastic prose and a gripping story. Great insight into Ethiopia in the 20th Century and (bizarrely) the history of organ transplants.
I’ve only just got around to reading Yes Man by Danny Wallace – a light and humorous read with a great message. I’m inspired to become more of a “Yes” person but, before you ask, no I haven’t got a spare tenner to lend you!
A Tiny Bit Marvellous by Dawn French. It’s a book about the lives of a middle- class family.
The Secret Shopper’s Revenge by Kate Harrison – very easy to pick up when you’ve just got a few minutes
Just started ‘The New York Trilogy’ by Paul Auster.
The Prize Winner of Defiance Ohio – Terry Ryan
It’s a fantastic read based in a true story about a woman who raised her kids “in ten words or less” – entering competitions to make ends meet. It’s been made into a film too which I’ve yet to see, I prefer to read the book first if possible.
I’m reading Frederick Forsyth’s The Cobra. Really exciting!
Reading Firespell by Chloe Neil…awsum read!
Tess Gerritsen – The Killing Place. Just to cheer myself up before work!
No seriously, I absolutely LOVE her books. I never want to stop reading them.
Tom Clancy – “Executive Orders”
Everywoman – hurtling towards a certain changing point in my life and interested to know what’s in store. I am having to cover up the diagrams though because bleary-eyed commuters could mistake it for porn.
I’m reading The Social Animal. Which isn’t ideal for a bus as it’s a bit heavy to carry about.
I’ve just started The Night Watch by Sarah Waters. Looking promising so far
Nick Leesons Rogue Traders, you wonder how he got away with it so long!
the scepter and diadem marcella denise spencer
I’m reading Spider Bones by Kathy Reichs, I’m halfway through and its a good read so far!
I’m reading Wild Swans by Jung Chang.
I’m reading One Man and his Bike by Mike Carter
the hobbit
I am reading Chris Ryan, Greed….compelling stuff!
I’m reading Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger
I’m reading a book of Garfield cartoons.
I am reading the “The Kenneth Williams Diaries” and have been on and off for a little while, a good pick up and put down book.
I’m reading Junky by William S Burroughs
The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga
The Lost Art of Keeping Secrets – Eva Rice – I cant put it down – i love browsing through markets for older books.
The Dogs of War by Frederick Forsyth
The Fan Tan Players by Julian Lees