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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

sophie56 Thu 13-Nov-14 07:09:27

I love to read in the bath and on a bench in the front garden with a cup of tea & the dog at my side.

RobsComps99 Thu 13-Nov-14 07:10:18

I like reading anywhere but do most of my reading in bed at night

libra10 Thu 13-Nov-14 07:42:18

My favourite place to read is lounging on my armchair, with the fire burning, and a glass of wine.

smoran37 Thu 13-Nov-14 07:51:39

Usually read in bed at night to help me drift off to sleep. If the weather is poor then I'll stay in & read in my sitting room with a cup of coffee.

neilmol2009 Thu 13-Nov-14 08:15:12

I like sitting in the conservatory in winter with the fire on and the rain and wind beating against the glass. This way I can get lost in my book and escape for a couple of hours.

callkiki Thu 13-Nov-14 08:19:15

Reading the Morrissey autobiography

ashde Thu 13-Nov-14 08:23:54

I like reading in bed at nightime as I find it relaxing before sleep.

createbeauty Thu 13-Nov-14 08:30:39

I like to read anywhere and don't particularly have a favourite place.

maggie777 Thu 13-Nov-14 08:37:25

Love reading in the garden when the weather allows. In my home - I can read anywhere but do find it difficult if my husband has the TV on to concentrate so usually migrate to the bedroom smile

superhez Thu 13-Nov-14 08:41:24

I have a special corner of the couch which the kids know is mine, it's where I curl up with a cuppa and a good book, normally with the cat on top of me.

Twinklestar2000 Thu 13-Nov-14 08:45:58

I read a couple of books per week whilst soaking in the bath. It's my escape and would never purchase an electronic reading device becuase you can't beat a good old fashion book.
I would like to add, that reading not only provides enjoyment but it can also improve your English. If there are words I don't understand, I will google it afterwards and by doing this I learn a lot more.
Let's campaign for the population to read more ������������������

pixies Thu 13-Nov-14 08:47:25

I love to read in bed, while its quiet

Xcharliexloux Thu 13-Nov-14 08:54:58

In the summer I enjoy reading outside on the beach, but in the colder months inside on my sofa with the fire on and a cup of tea. Or in the bath!

Micah68 Thu 13-Nov-14 08:55:13

I now like to read sitting in bed. Last summer we removed all the dark fitted units from the bedroom and replaced it with white furniture and painted the walls pale blue. I moved the bed so that it look out of the window. I live at the foot of the beautiful Ochils hills. As I read I like to pause and look up at the hills and reflect on what I am reading. It has bought a new peaceful rhythm into my life.

Liz46 Thu 13-Nov-14 08:59:33

Ideally sitting under an umbrella on the beach in South Goa. Failing that, in our garden if the weather is warm enough and in the conservatory if it is not.

carol810 Thu 13-Nov-14 09:00:13

I read just about anywhere but my favourite place is here in my armchair with plenty of tea especially on awintery night curled up with the blanket. I used to love the cat curling up with me but I am not allowed to have one where I live.
The list of books is great and a couple of them are on my wishlist already andsome others that I hadn't seen so off to look them up.

ElectroNymph Thu 13-Nov-14 09:03:17

I like reading ancient history books.

emmasnan Thu 13-Nov-14 09:04:19

I love reading in the garden on a Summer day. Flowers and birds around me and total relaxation.
Other than that, in bed or in a comfy armchair with a cup of tea.

tranmereforever Thu 13-Nov-14 09:04:52

In bed as it keeps me distracted from my husbands snoring!! x

lornajk Thu 13-Nov-14 09:10:51

I read anywhere I can! Under an umbrella in the garden is my fave spot, but on the sofa in front of the fire is more realistic at this time of year! Always take a book on the bus with me and I can't go to sleep without reading first. My middle name should be Bookworm smile

andywedge Thu 13-Nov-14 09:21:52

History books, both fact and fictional and love a good horror too

JoJoY Thu 13-Nov-14 09:23:40

My favourite place to read is under a parasol on a sun lounger somewhere exotic!

easter1965 Thu 13-Nov-14 09:45:05

I love to read when everyones gone to bed, husband has to be up at 4am for work so he's in bed really early, turn of the TV as I'm one of those readers that cant have background noise, get my fluffy blanket on the sofa and a glass of wine and read till my eyelids are too heavy x

annodomini Thu 13-Nov-14 09:50:40

Any time any where. I specially like to have a good book to read on a long train journey. It makes the time pass quickly.

mambojambo Thu 13-Nov-14 09:53:08

I like to read outside my caravan on a lovely summers day.