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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.

grandmar Tue 07-Jul-15 13:29:43

Everything in life looks good when the sun shines

Babsyk Tue 07-Jul-15 13:35:32

Warm light nights and long summer days are heaven - even the summer rain keeps me smiling ��

TimelessRainbows Tue 07-Jul-15 13:53:57

Sitting in the sunshine whilst glued to a good read!

Miamax5 Tue 07-Jul-15 13:54:14

I love the warmth and the longer evenings. It's wonderful to be able to spend so much time outdoors - living in the New Forest near to a beach (albeit a stony one!) we are especially blessed.

cldemon Tue 07-Jul-15 13:59:47

the warm summer evenings spent in the garden with family and friends

ooma Tue 07-Jul-15 14:20:15

Walking barefoot on the grass and then through warm sands before dipping my toes in the bluest of seas

fmac Tue 07-Jul-15 14:26:03

Sitting in my `beer` chair in the garden, a good book and my favourite cold bottle in its holder. The sun is shining, grandchildren are not visiting and I know I do not need to work my usual nightshift. Ah bliss!

kathrob Tue 07-Jul-15 14:29:56

Spending time with both my Grandchildren in the garden or taking them out especially when we went to LEGOLAND

booknick Tue 07-Jul-15 14:45:37

Summer evenings after rain, when the sun breaks through again, raindrops sparkle on summer flowers, the unmistakeable fragrance of honeysuckle wafts intoxicatingly and a songthrush sings his heart out on the bough of a nearby cherry tree. Pure magic.

libra10 Tue 07-Jul-15 14:48:50

My favourite thing about summer is reading a good page-turner, enjoying the garden, and sipping a Pimm's.

FawnDrench Tue 07-Jul-15 15:01:25

My favourite thing about Summer is dressing "lightly", not having to wear socks and most of all being able to devour beautiful, delicious fresh raspberries. And doing all this whilst reading a good book in the garden.

PPP Tue 07-Jul-15 15:50:58

Light nights; not needing a coat; eating outside; the sun on my face......as if!

Rachand Tue 07-Jul-15 15:57:23

What I love about summer is being able to go out and about in sandals, and bare legs -bliss!!! Great selection of books and If I don't win I am going out to buy a couple of them!!!

smeeth99 Tue 07-Jul-15 16:01:08

That's one hell of a collection. My bookcase is calling out for them!

My favourite thing about summer is sitting out on the patio in the sunshine, with a cup of tea, slice of cake and a book. With the dog next to me.

Blisss.

ctd Tue 07-Jul-15 16:38:00

The lighter warmer summer evenings so I get to spend more time with the children

starwell Tue 07-Jul-15 16:46:26

My favourite thing about summer is you don't have to wear so many clothes - it's warm. Also my husband has COPD and seems to breathe a lot better in the summer - probably the warmth. It's a relaxing time so meals are not so heavy either.

LizRhodes Tue 07-Jul-15 17:11:16

The best thing about summer is the school holidays. Not having to get up at a particular time, sitting around with friends while our children play, going on picnics to the forest or the beach, outings in town. It's really family and friends time and I can't wait!

joan181 Tue 07-Jul-15 17:20:29

My favorite things about summer is the three Rs Reading! Relaxing!and Rejuvenation mmm my idea of summer.

willow5 Tue 07-Jul-15 18:20:02

My favorite thing about the summer, is being able to get out in the garden and listen to the birds singing whilst I sit in the shade reading a book

ninnytendo Tue 07-Jul-15 18:31:01

My favourite thing about the summer is the longer days, the warmer weather and the sunlight to go in the garden with a good book or to have peaceful days outside. Also going abroad on holiday.

SusanN Tue 07-Jul-15 18:47:11

People smile more in the sunshine and it's delightful!

soocee Tue 07-Jul-15 19:12:03

Sitting in my back garden with a long cool drink and a good book

mrshat Tue 07-Jul-15 19:32:58

Sunshine, relaxation, no clock watching and a slower pace of life

linzsean Tue 07-Jul-15 19:49:15

i love the warm sunny weather and the light nights

wendycl Tue 07-Jul-15 21:46:43

To chill out and enjoy the garden, along with a lovely chilled white wine