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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.

prettypistol Sun 28-Jun-15 18:17:48

my favourite thing about summer is having 6 whole weeks of fun with my grandaughter x

cporteus Sun 28-Jun-15 17:05:34

the sunny weather (fingers crossed)

NanaBear61 Sun 28-Jun-15 16:55:06

My favourite thing about summer, whether its after a stroll along a favourite beach or a day's pottering in my garden, is to be able to sit outside and indulge in a glass of cider and a good book. Double Bliss :-) :-)

sallyb75 Sun 28-Jun-15 14:43:04

I love the fact that you can enjoy playing outside with them and you're not stressing about the mess

MrsJ2000 Sun 28-Jun-15 11:56:39

favourite thing about summer - being able to enjoy the beautiful flowers in the garden, eating my own home grown produce and being able to sit and relax with a good book in the knowledge that all the hard work of digging up that stubborn dandelion has paid off

Bobbysgirl19 Sun 28-Jun-15 10:54:13

My absolutely number one favourite thing about Summer is the long days! Not having to draw the curtains at five o'clock and put lights on! Psychologically darkness tells me its night time and I suspect that SAD creeps in!

Summer days are lengthy, lots of sunshine, time spent in the garden, friends appear out of the woodwork, I see the neighbours, lots of strawberries, I could go on and on for ever!

Long reign Summer, I love you.

GrannyE Sun 28-Jun-15 03:17:49

Has to be the joy of spending extended time with my darling grandkids

lowest Sat 27-Jun-15 23:28:38

Being able to relax in the garden with a good book and maybe a glass of something.

bikerbill Sat 27-Jun-15 20:52:02

I love going out for evening walks when it is warm, and maybe stopping off at the pub for a glass of wine.

katiecoodle1 Sat 27-Jun-15 18:19:10

My favourite thing about summer? Ice creams & sticky faces.

jessfisher Sat 27-Jun-15 14:52:11

Being able to let the grandchildren outside in the garden with all the outdoor toys and let them run riot.

Anya Sat 27-Jun-15 14:06:21

Scents in the night garden

jocork Sat 27-Jun-15 11:28:16

The long school holiday to take a proper break from the busyness of working in a school.

Littlemissactive Sat 27-Jun-15 08:28:53

I just love the light mornings and long warm evenings. Relaxing with a glass of wine and good book.

AK1gran Sat 27-Jun-15 07:34:04

Sitting outside cafes and restaurants without having six layers of clothing on!

Kazzy Sat 27-Jun-15 07:17:38

I love being able to go for long walks especially on these light sultry nights and if we get to take a picnic, just like when we were kids ! smile

glynda Fri 26-Jun-15 23:47:44

Going to visit my grandchildren. I only see them once a year during the summer as they live in Canada.

Jacks10 Fri 26-Jun-15 19:38:19

Long hours of light.....an extension of our days to enjoy, the warmth, the sun, the lovely evenings. Time with families, time to enjoy all the things one never seems to have time for in the shorter days of the rest of the year! Bring it on!!!

Ch1nook Fri 26-Jun-15 19:35:31

My favourite thing about summer is the warm embrace of heat from the sun. It's such a feeling of freedom not having to go around in layers of clothing when gardening. sunshine

etheltbags1 Fri 26-Jun-15 18:12:38

the best thing about this summer is being told there are no more tumours evident in my body smile

audia4 Fri 26-Jun-15 17:55:27

The best thing about summer is being able to sit outside and do whatever you want.

carriemac Fri 26-Jun-15 17:30:41

Long days and being able to be outside more

Jinky2 Fri 26-Jun-15 16:38:02

What a brilliant selection of books!

My favourite thing about summer is being able to wear comfortable summer sandals without the need for socks, stockings or tights etc. I love summer!

bookydi Fri 26-Jun-15 16:04:11

Summer the most wonderful season of the year. The aroma of the flowers, the delights of the garden, the smell of the sea. I love to hear the laughter of the children playing in the park or on the beach. To watch the seagulls flying overhead. To relax in the garden with my favourite book and listen to all the summer sounds in the background. To remember summers past playing in the street, picnics, and caravan holidays with my parents and siblings. Happy days and happy memories.

chrisbishop55 Fri 26-Jun-15 15:42:15

I just love sitting in the garden on a sunny day with a good book - I start with the iced coffee then an ice-cream and once the sun is over the yard-arm I get the Pimms out!