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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

balloon666 Tue 09-Dec-14 21:26:03

I like to curl up on the sofa and read my book.

faybelle Tue 09-Dec-14 21:25:41

In bed, as reading helps me relax and unwind after a busy day

craftier Tue 09-Dec-14 21:25:08

I like reading in bed. Particularly in winter, snuggled up with a hot water bottle, and a mug of tea.

MammaGoRound Tue 09-Dec-14 21:10:26

My favourite place to read my books is curled up on the couch in front of a roaring fire.

chezvic Tue 09-Dec-14 21:02:11

I love reading in bed, I don't get to do it very often so I treat myself when my husband is working night shifts

Jen8 Tue 09-Dec-14 20:58:39

I love to read in bed before going to sleep. As a child I read under the covers with a torch.

CF22586 Tue 09-Dec-14 20:57:09

On the train as it's the only place that I get any peace!

whitebeaches Tue 09-Dec-14 20:53:09

Love to curl up with a book on top of a pile of giant cushions by the window on a rainy day xxx

RUUDVANDRIJVER Tue 09-Dec-14 20:52:55

On these cold winter nights I love to put on the electric blanket and cuddle to a good book under a thick duvet with a nice hot cup of cocoa!

suewilly Tue 09-Dec-14 20:43:18

I read anywhere and everywhere! I read in bed before I get up; on the train while I'm travelling; in a cafe at lunchtime; on the sofa in the evening; in the bath and back in bed again.

yellowcanary Tue 09-Dec-14 20:42:04

Can I be greedy and have 3 favourite spots - one is sitting in the sun in the garden; one curled up on the settee in the front room; and the third cuddled up in bed - all usually accompanied by my cat Socks, and digestive biscuits. I've also usually got a book with me wherever I go.

babyroo Tue 09-Dec-14 20:12:59

My favourite place to read is cuddled up on the sofa when the temperature falls; snuggled up with a good book and my quilt makes me happiest of all

maxwell Tue 09-Dec-14 19:56:36

On a nice warm sun lounger somewhere. Failing that curled up in bed.

evieta Tue 09-Dec-14 19:50:12

I love to curl up in bed with my duvet while the wind ids blowing outside my window and a nice hot cup of coco

BelindaJay Tue 09-Dec-14 19:25:57

If I'm not on a sun lounger dipping in and out of a book whilst dipping in and out of the pool my favourite place to read is snuggled up in bed listening to the wind and rain lashing against the window!

SheilaS Tue 09-Dec-14 19:17:38

My specially made to measure armchair as I am rather short & it is so comfortable.

fuzz62 Tue 09-Dec-14 19:13:29

my favourite is a train, scenery and peace in one place,

grandmajess Tue 09-Dec-14 18:56:29

Sitting in my chair, feet up, cup of tea, slice of Christmas cake with some Lancashire crumbly cheese( don't laugh if you haven't tried it), I will be there ' till bedtime, and beyond

chumbelina Tue 09-Dec-14 18:35:35

Now I am getting on a bit, with new knees, I love to curl up in bed and read to my heart's content. The great thing with a good book I never notice the hours pass by, until my eyes can stay open no longer. The rest helps my legs, and the read helps to calm my mind for the night ahead!

veznat Tue 09-Dec-14 18:20:38

i love reading a book whilst flying, its one of my phobias and a good book helps me take my mind off it

lyndashr Tue 09-Dec-14 18:15:58

Snuggled up on the sofa,fire blazing and a mug of tea. Sheer bliss.

jaynealicia Tue 09-Dec-14 18:14:56

My favourite summer place to devour several novels is in Provence. Our generous friend's garden is delightful with so many hideaway spots depending on the mood. My choice includes under the grape arbor (just reach up to grab a grape); next to the shaded fountain; full sun on the recliner; legs dangling in the pool; or lounging next to the lavender. Whichever I choose its accompanied by a chorus of cicadas and a chilled local rosé - heavenly.
For winter its a long soak in an English bath but still with a glass of the old pink stuff to hand!

armoholt Tue 09-Dec-14 18:05:42

It depends where I am - when on holiday you cant beat lying out on a sun lounger with a good book smile at home in the UK I usually curl up on the sofa with a nice bar of chocolate a coffee and a good book smile

sarah3875 Tue 09-Dec-14 17:59:20

Just snuggled up on the sofa in front of a very warm fire. xx

Grannybug Tue 09-Dec-14 17:00:51

Reading in bed on a winters night as the weather hurls itself against the window panes and I am relaxed, warm and comfortable and very thankful to be so. In summer time under the trees in the garden in my deck chair and with the sounds of birds and the warmth of the sun I will admit to dozing off at times! Bliss.