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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

dahville Thu 13-Nov-14 15:19:59

Curled up on the couch with a blanket and a cuppa.

ummlilia Thu 13-Nov-14 15:18:40

My favourite place to read is a big squashy sofa by the window with a sea view (I live on top of a big hill in Brighton)-even better when my daughter (10) joins me and we sit in companion silence with our respective books..

Annie29 Thu 13-Nov-14 15:16:02

My favourite place is in bed, under the quilt in the winter or on the bed in warm weather. I also like to read on a sunbed on holiday.I just love reading.

littleowl Thu 13-Nov-14 15:15:18

I love reading in bed but it always sends me to sleep. My favourite place is now at the hairdressers because the magazines they have are so awful.

coffecup Thu 13-Nov-14 15:10:27

My favourite place to read is in the garden sitting in the shade of the trees,
but if not there in front of an open fire in the lounge my favourite writer
at the moment is Victoria Hislop cant wait to read Ths Sunrise

judylow Thu 13-Nov-14 15:09:54

In bed is the comfiest but my eyes get tired too soon. Otherwise, on the sofa, bus, train, whilst eating lunch, on holiday, just anywhere is fine.

rosesarered Thu 13-Nov-14 14:57:39

I read, in bed, in the conservatory in a snuggly chair,sprawled out on a sofa in the lounge and in Summer, in a shady spot in the garden.I hope I win these books because I am a deserving case.grin

Marelli Thu 13-Nov-14 14:44:29

My favourite place to read is in bed, where I read into the wee small hours of the morning (then in the morning when I wake)! Can also read in the living room on my comfy recliner, but there must be no noise, other than a bit of Classic FM.

rachelmccraith Thu 13-Nov-14 14:26:12

I love reading in the garden when the weather is nice. When it gets colder, I enjoy getting cosy in bed and settling down with a great book!

Andrews Thu 13-Nov-14 14:25:06

My favourite place to read is in bed, about the only place where there is peace and quiet, and I have time to myself!

s861421 Thu 13-Nov-14 14:19:45

In bed. I read everynight at bed time, and on the very very rare occasions I sneak read during the I always go to my bedroom, and snuggle into the blankets

purpleluvbug Thu 13-Nov-14 13:44:37

I love being sat, on a cold day, snuggled on my recliner chair, blanket wrapped round me, fire on, and my gorgeous children snuggled up with me, all reading together.

aless02 Thu 13-Nov-14 13:29:30

VINCE FLYNN SERIES

pepicola Thu 13-Nov-14 13:25:23

In bed usually - it's the only place I don't get disturbed by the kids

sc00ter Thu 13-Nov-14 13:16:42

I just love to read propped up in my bed with loads of pillows.
Its so relaxing and quiet. I have a cup of tea and a few biscuits next to me on the bedside table. Perfect.

TPoulter Thu 13-Nov-14 13:15:34

I love reading anywhere - in the garden, on the beach but most of all, tucked up in bed at night

jolum58 Thu 13-Nov-14 12:34:17

I love reading on the train. However, i have been so engrossed before now that i have actually missed my stop!.

hushpuppie Thu 13-Nov-14 12:29:27

in the bath i can be hopeful of a little peace in there

salzsnapz Thu 13-Nov-14 12:04:49

I love curling up in the afternoon when its quiet with a good book, snuggled up on the sofa with my dogs lay at my feet.

moo27 Thu 13-Nov-14 11:58:15

My favourite reading spot is on the sofa, snuggled under a blanket, in peace & quiet. I usually have a dog curled up next to me, it is the perfect place for a couple of chapters or 7!

Grannylin Thu 13-Nov-14 11:28:29

In the greenhouse with a G&T, all seasons!

Camlet Thu 13-Nov-14 11:10:53

My favourite place to read is either curled up on my large fluffy swivel chair in my living room or snuggled up in my bed with my nice warm duvet.

jessiecat Thu 13-Nov-14 11:07:50

My favourite place to read is all snuggly in bed but i have books all over the house and in the car so that i can read wherever i am

pamelaJEAN Thu 13-Nov-14 11:06:48

I love reading (summertime) lying in the shade, on my sun lounger , trusty boxer dog by my side. Drifting in and out of sleep...

I love reading (wintertime) lounging on my sofa .... not a sound , only the clocks ticking... and my trusty boxer dog snoring by my side. Also cosy in my bed, until I drift off to sleep.

Like Galen.... sitting on the loo.......if I am constipated........ it must help me relax !!!! (sorry) feeling embarassed now.

Thank you to Gransnet for sending me some lovely books... you have helped me pass many an hour..... getting lost in my read.

badgermum Thu 13-Nov-14 11:04:48

My favourite place to read in the Winter is beside the wood burner in a large comfy armchair in the Summer it's in my recliner in the garden