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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

Rachand Mon 08-Dec-14 15:33:13

In the conservatory in my comfy chair, feet up, nice and warm because of the sunshine despite the cold weather outside, enjoying a good read while views of my garden always in eye shot, including visits from neighbouring cats! (I don't mind them!)

Jacks10 Mon 08-Dec-14 15:39:14

Snuggled up with all my animals around me......a Great Dane, Collie and Maltese Poodle. Would have my cats too but unfortunately the dogs are not too receptive to that idea!

cristalfiona Mon 08-Dec-14 15:41:42

I love to read anywhere I can, especially in bed before I go to sleep

cake17uk Mon 08-Dec-14 16:01:04

Either snuggled up on the sofa with the dog (keeping my feet warm) or in bed just before going to sleep

charliesaunty Mon 08-Dec-14 16:20:22

I liked to lie in the bath with a book and a glass of wine. Only time I get any peace.

mrsplum Mon 08-Dec-14 16:23:14

On holiday I prefer lighter novels andmy favourite place to read is on a comfy sun-lounger around the pool or on the beach but in the winter I like to curl up under the duvet and lose myself in a gripping thriller

NelAllan Mon 08-Dec-14 17:37:58

I like to read in the garden if the weather is nice but this time of year I'm most likely to be found reading in our armchair or in bed.

tinysidsmum Mon 08-Dec-14 17:49:03

In the summer I love to read in the garden and in winter I love to curl up in front of the fire x

Jezzamk Mon 08-Dec-14 18:43:54

My favourite place to read by the pool on holiday. After that, in bed.

glad101 Mon 08-Dec-14 19:21:28

I sit in my recliner watching the birds ,when i lift my head from my book and sip my tea it is so peacfull and quiet .

steph494 Mon 08-Dec-14 19:35:20

Would seriously love to win this. I love reading. And these are some great books to win. Thank you for the chance to win. I would be in heaven smile

nelliedean Mon 08-Dec-14 19:53:50

Curled up in bed with a hot chocolate

PamGregory Mon 08-Dec-14 20:21:00

My favourite place is sat in front of a roaring open fire on a clear winters evening

sheridarby Mon 08-Dec-14 20:44:35

On my bed - always has been - since childhood

PlymouthMaid Mon 08-Dec-14 21:07:00

I like to read under my mega tog duvet this time of year but in the summer, in my picnic chair watching the dog in the river.

maganne Mon 08-Dec-14 21:16:20

My favourite place to read is on a sun lounger besides the pool

Teresa1963 Mon 08-Dec-14 21:39:49

In the Summer I love to sit in the garden in the shade, with the birds cheerping in the background and me with a cold drink and my book, and in Winter I love reading in a steamy hot bath shut away from the family quiet and peaceful
I am a bookworm though and can read anywhere I love the feel of the pages and the comfort they bring

mboroturner Mon 08-Dec-14 21:59:43

On the sofa!

Nickyh1 Mon 08-Dec-14 22:00:55

My favourite place is snuggled in bed with the window open!

pennystextiles Mon 08-Dec-14 22:18:42

Has to be on the sofa with the cat reading a good book!

saharapop Mon 08-Dec-14 22:29:02

In the evenings I like to sit in my armchair next to the woodburner, but I also like to sit up in bed reading, with a cup of tea, in the mornings.

annodomini Mon 08-Dec-14 22:30:09

Blimey, pennystextiles, you have a cat that can read? tchgrin

jaizko Mon 08-Dec-14 22:55:01

Curled up on the settee

jillmc30 Mon 08-Dec-14 23:52:14

On the sofa at home or on trains and planes to pass the time.

minilynn3 Tue 09-Dec-14 00:16:28

I like to curl up with a book in the garden under a shady tree!