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Best summer reads 2015 - win £500 of books!

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CariGransnet (GNHQ) Wed 17-Jun-15 09:59:12

It's that time of year again when our thoughts turn to holidays, sunshine <looks hopeful> and brilliant new books.

And what a line up we have...whether for reading in the garden, on the beach, on planes, trains or automobiles, we bring you some of the best summer reads for 2015. What's more, we are offering one lucky gransnetter the chance to win the lot - worth over £500!

Details of the books and everything else HERE So now all you need to do is tell us your favourite thing about summer - and it can be anything at all - and you will automatically be entered into the draw.

minilynn3 Sun 12-Jul-15 21:07:20

I love to potter about in the garden pruning and picking flowers,fruit and vegetables!

ammaline Sun 12-Jul-15 20:57:13

I love the lighter nights!

Jess9887 Sun 12-Jul-15 20:45:18

The best thing about the summer is having picnics! We take out dogs down to the lake with friends have a walk and watch them play and swim. When everyone is tired out we all settle down (try and stop the dogs wetting the blankets) and enjoy our picnic.

shirlz51 Sun 12-Jul-15 20:25:13

love to sit out and read in the gatden when my work is done

vickimac Sun 12-Jul-15 19:44:33

Picnics, bbq's, family get togethers, the seaside, fairs, galas but most of all the lovely warm sunshine smile

scrumpy Sun 12-Jul-15 17:29:11

In addition to BBQs, bare feet and al fresco breakfasts, there is nothing more satisfying than swatting a gnat who has been whining around your room for several hours before it is finally spotted! Sleep deprivation has drastic effects on people particularly when it is insect induced!

daisybooh Sun 12-Jul-15 16:51:20

Light nights summer clothes nice drying days for my washing and chill out time

ros55 Sun 12-Jul-15 16:40:18

Getting up early and going into the garden and listening to the birds singing and smelling the flowers - lillies in particular. I just feel much more free and relaxed in summer.

greig23 Sun 12-Jul-15 16:27:03

going on my yearly holiday to florida!!

castleton Sun 12-Jul-15 16:00:43

I love light nights and BBQS

Dodo123 Sun 12-Jul-15 15:57:40

I LOVE sitting in the garden with a good book and a nice glass of wine. The kiddies all playing. Gardening and seeing the flowers bloom.

Janelle Sun 12-Jul-15 15:42:44

I love being in the garden with my twin grandchildren who are now two and a half years old. They just get so much pleasure helping me with watering the plants and potting seeds and seedlings.

maureenm48 Sun 12-Jul-15 14:13:34

The garden - watching the flowers bloom & the children play.

Gary1882 Sun 12-Jul-15 11:52:44

Sun, sea and a good book!.

Angle Sun 12-Jul-15 11:13:58

Sitting outside, somewhere peaceful, in the sun with a good book and a cool drink ah bliss!

nelliedean Sun 12-Jul-15 09:30:01

Having 6 weeks off work and not setting the alarm for 6.30 every morning.

Lupin Sun 12-Jul-15 08:35:32

Gardens full of Summer flowers - particularly peonies and sweet peas.

mrspea Sun 12-Jul-15 08:25:08

Watching my little garden bloom, and my Grandchildren picking my homegrown strawberries.

avery64 Sat 11-Jul-15 22:32:56

Now retired I love spending as much time as possible in our garden. We have two ponds and a wild flower section so I am never short of wildlife to observe. I enjoy eating outside too but nothing beats relaxing and getting lost in a good book. I just wish there were more hours in the day to indulge in my passion for bookssmile

CharlieMouse Sat 11-Jul-15 22:05:54

I love the long, light evenings. I'm not good in the scorching heat but if it's warm and dry then nothing beats sitting in the garden in the evening with a good book and a glass of wine.

grandmajess Sat 11-Jul-15 21:44:33

A sunbed by a beach, sunshine, a cool drink, and a book

grannymary Sat 11-Jul-15 20:54:19

I love the long summer evenings meaning I can spend time in the garden or go for a walk in the evenings

thrlrds2007 Sat 11-Jul-15 20:03:19

Lazy in the garden on a deckchair

marymod Sat 11-Jul-15 17:58:06

I love coming home from work when it's still light and I can sit in the garden with a drink or potter around there until at least 9pm instead of just hibernating.

revitt Sat 11-Jul-15 16:34:40

My best summer memory is lying down in tall grass and listening to Skylarks. I still love to lie in the sun, it does my bones good. But nowadays, sadly, I rarely hear Skylarks.