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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

fazkin Sat 06-Dec-14 22:33:36

I love reading in bed

Bobbysgirl19 Sat 06-Dec-14 22:21:41

My favourite place to curl up with a good book is my bed. When it is a great book I have an early night keen to get back into the story, and always feel a tad sad to come to the end of a great read. This assortment of books looks amazing and would keep me happy through the forthcoming winter months, snuggled up, cosy and warm, with a nice cuppa!

mickihobbs Sat 06-Dec-14 22:15:23

In a nice hot bath with a mug of tea

Lucylucciano Sat 06-Dec-14 22:02:35

my favourite place to curl up is in bed in my nice cosy bedding and electric blanket on with a hot chocolate

sweir1 Sat 06-Dec-14 20:49:50

I like to read late at night just before bed

lexy76 Sat 06-Dec-14 19:18:38

In my favourite chair with a steaming cup of coffee or glass of wine

Granna123 Sat 06-Dec-14 17:34:23

My favourite place to read is in the spare room. The sun just streams in and I have a lovely big comfy chair near the window.

HannahI15 Sat 06-Dec-14 17:26:23

I love to read tucked up in bed with a hot chocolate! ;)

SG99 Sat 06-Dec-14 16:17:42

Cosied up on the sofa with cup of coffee and biscuits

jose Sat 06-Dec-14 14:36:35

My favourite place is first thing in the morning, whilst my husband is having his wash. Ahh peace and quiet and a chapter of whatever book I am dipping into at the time.

Sheer bliss.

Zf7887 Sat 06-Dec-14 14:11:51

Like most of my friends I enjoy a good read and I would love to share this prize with them!
Favorite spot - It really does depend on the weather, but usually outdoors, alone and close to some whispering pines

tennisnut Sat 06-Dec-14 13:51:16

Fabulous prize thank you! This would keep me busy long after the winter has departed.

In winter my favourite place to curl up with a book is snuggled up in bed. Morning or evening, I love reading.

In summer I enjoy reading in the garden or if on holiday, under an umbrella on a well-placed sunlounger - under an umbrella of course, and accompanied by a gin and tonic! (smile)

AK1gran Sat 06-Dec-14 11:56:25

Snuggled up on the sofa in my onesie!

chrissie13 Sat 06-Dec-14 10:07:45

I love to read snuggled up in bed before I go to sleep.

Taexali Sat 06-Dec-14 10:04:57

gosh, where to start!

Have a lovely comfy chair in the bedroom if I want to read alone or with grandchildren.

Also like to read when cosy in bed.

Frequently read in sitting room with husband - quiet and peaceful.

Guess the favourite has to be introducing grandchildren to books and sharing with them.

Kjen1 Sat 06-Dec-14 07:40:18

In the Summer after a day working in the garden I love to sit outside and read. In the Winter my favourite place is curled up on the sofa next to the log burner.

Holly42 Fri 05-Dec-14 23:55:44

Curled on the sofa beside a coal fire or else snuggled up in bed!

audreydoc Fri 05-Dec-14 23:00:50

Anywhere warm and cosy ideally with a log fire!

Normafay Fri 05-Dec-14 21:29:04

My favourite place is tucked up nice and warm in bed.

Versavisa Fri 05-Dec-14 20:49:08

I have what was sold to me as 'a ladies chair' tucked into a corner of my dining room.

It's getting old now and needs recovering but is very comfortable. It's main advantage is its position. Unless you are really looking for me I can't be seen. There is a window cill one side and a dresser the other - plenty of space to keep books and cups of coffee.

The only thing to distract me from my book is the view into the garden, but the weeds will always wait another day.

ecci53 Fri 05-Dec-14 14:01:09

I love reading in bed. I can't wait to go to bed most nights so I can get reading. Ialways have a couple of spare books on the bedside cabinet so I never run out of reading material. My favourite time is in the morning when my husband has brought me a cup of tea and I can read and drink tea. Fabulous!

biddymarie Fri 05-Dec-14 11:15:09

My favourite place to read is in bed.I take a hot water bottle if it's cold lol.Being quiet and all nice & warm i get lost in the book i can be so engrossed it can be hours before a notice the time.Bliss.

dancingnana1 Fri 05-Dec-14 11:15:05

I love to read curled up in the corner of my sofa. I can read there for ages!

SuzC Fri 05-Dec-14 09:51:39

Cosy and snug under a blanket in my favourite chair at the front of my roaring fire!

thousandreasons Fri 05-Dec-14 09:07:44

My favourite place to read is on a nice long train journey