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Great reads for Christmas. Win over £500 worth of amazing books!

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CariGransnet (GNHQ) Wed 12-Nov-14 15:22:35

Over the festive season we love nothing more than curling up with a good book and a box of mince pie or two. And this year there are some VERY good books indeed. So we asked all the publishers we work with to nominate one of their favourite reads to enjoy this Christmas. And here they all are in one handy list.

Better still - one lucky gransnetter can win the ENTIRE lot. Yup - that's every book featured on the page. Worth more than £500. In our book (no pun intended) that's a pretty fine haul at any time of year - and absolutely perfect for Christmas.

We just want to know where you like reading. Your answers will be put into the very large hat and a draw (made at random) will take place at midday on Weds 10 December - so the winner will receive their prize in plenty of time for the big day. All the details on the page

simplyhannah Thu 13-Nov-14 22:28:10

I love sitting in my summer house in the sunshine - although not much chance of that at the moment, I'm more likely to be hugging a radiator!

samosh Thu 13-Nov-14 22:26:10

I love reading in bed with a hot tea

Joyousjoy Thu 13-Nov-14 22:16:48

In the caravan - nice and cosy on a winters evening - with him indoors (or rather in caravan) and our lovely dog Amber.

yoeydavis Thu 13-Nov-14 21:57:22

At night I like to read in bed. It helps me relax and eventually I fall asleep.

catherinewattsx Thu 13-Nov-14 21:52:53

My favourite place to read is in my conservatory while it is raining outside.
I don't really need an excuse like miserable weather to spend a whole day reading but I love the comfort of a warm home and a book while the rain patters down on the world outside. I need to be snuggled on up in my slanket with a cuppa on the table beside me. Sometimes my dog will lay his head on my toes and snore.

busterjames Thu 13-Nov-14 21:52:16

In bed everytime ,warm and cosy ideal for a read before dozing off !!

Christingle Thu 13-Nov-14 21:43:31

When I was young my favourite place to read was always in the loft! It was a big walk-about loft with a window in the roof. My Dad kept boxes of apples from the orchard wrapped in tissue paper there, so I always read my books while eating an apple. Now I pretty much only read in bed, but weather permitting there is a small bench, overlooking the harbour that is the perfect reading spot.

Nendels Thu 13-Nov-14 21:42:21

I have two regular places. If I am alone in the house - except for my lovely labrador - I lie on the settee and read. This is usually a summer read.
But I also like to curl up in bed, with a hot water bottle, and read. My devoted companion, my labrador, is always with me. However I also carry a book in my bag, in case I have to wait somewhere. Any place, any time, any where!!! I love to read!

isis53 Thu 13-Nov-14 21:41:05

In bed propped up by several pillows

chrisbishop55 Thu 13-Nov-14 21:38:34

When I'm at home, my favourite place to read is propped up in bed with a cup of tea beside me. When on holiday, it's got to be somewhere sunny, sitting with legs outstretched on a sunlounger - with a glass of something refreshing (and possibly slightly alcoholic) beside me!

musicmum71 Thu 13-Nov-14 21:33:04

My favourite place to read my book is sitting the classroom when having silent reading for the form. They love to see me read as well and are always interested in the books I am reading! Encourages the kids to read different books and try something new!

kimnews Thu 13-Nov-14 21:18:29

My favourite author is Lesley Pearse, and my favourite place to read is in bed!

gmac Thu 13-Nov-14 21:14:02

This prize would last all year ! In summer my favourite reading spot is in my "sitooterie" in my garden with a view over the Firth of Clyde toward Arran. The announcements from the Arran Ferry bring me back to real life. Ln winter I like to snuggle up in bed with a good book - peace perfect peace !

nannabo Thu 13-Nov-14 21:08:10

My favourite place is curled up on my bed with my lovely fleece blanket and a warming cuppa bliss

Ally53 Thu 13-Nov-14 21:04:19

I don't sleep very we'll as I have osteoarthritis so I read for a good half of the night in my bed,listening to the owls and other night sounds. Books to me are a real lifeline, one of my most favourite things xx

scarlet1234 Thu 13-Nov-14 21:00:47

My favourite place to read is snuggled up in bed with a nice cup of tea - my little piece of heaven x

ayjay Thu 13-Nov-14 20:57:23

curled up on the sofa - but I do prefer natural light and a nice quiet day

Scungybear Thu 13-Nov-14 20:50:39

I mostly read in bed, but if I'm really into a book I'll bring my kindle about with me and read whenever possible (while cooking, eating, waiting for people etc). The best place to read would be somewhere sunny with a cold cocktail to hand, but sadly that doesn't happen too often!

hjw2505 Thu 13-Nov-14 20:49:42

On the bus on the way to work - it gives a lovely buffer between the demand of home and work and transports me to an entirely separate world

inishowen Thu 13-Nov-14 20:48:13

I like to read in bed. I go to bed at 10pm to give myself an hour's reading time. It's the only place with no distractions. I read until my eyes are closing and then sleep like a log!

feefeegabor Thu 13-Nov-14 20:41:44

My favourite book is still Rivals by Jilly Cooper but I'm making my way through the Bond series at the moment - and thoroughly enjoying them!

Hameringham Thu 13-Nov-14 20:33:50

My favourite place to read a book is when I am curled up in our thirty year old caravan which is sited in our garden. The van resonates with many happy
memories which span several generations of our family and friends.

jdixon1 Thu 13-Nov-14 20:33:03

My favourite place ever to read is at the foot of Byron Bay light house with the sun shinning and the sea surrounding me - when you take a look up from your book you can see the Humpback whales breaching in the distance ..........

but when I'm home the best place to read is a nice hot bath.

doggo Thu 13-Nov-14 20:23:49

My most favourite place of all to read, is on the balcony of a P+O Cruise ship, as we sail slowly past the beautiful Ligurian coastline in Italy. I lay on the sun lounger and drift between the book and the beautiful view.
Although, curling up with a book and a furry fleece at home ,as the wind and rain lash it down, is also simply amazing!!!!

peterhall Thu 13-Nov-14 20:21:43

Nothing beats reading on the bus to turn a boring journey into one which inevitably ends too quickly