Best summer reads 2015 - win £500 of books!

An awesome collection of books!

My favourite thing about summer has to be the weather ... warm, yellow sunshine , the bluest, blue skies, birds twittering in the distance, butterflies floating across the meadow , a cool breeze blowing away the last vestiges of the winter blues.

It's great to wake up in the morning, pull aside the curtains and be greeted to this - instant 'get-up-and-go', instant motivation for an 'adventure' filled, full day!!

Being in light clothes; seeing the grandchildren [any children] near-naked running around, playing with water, in the park and generally having freedom.
Sitting out in the balmy evenings, starwatching.

Breakfast in the garden on sunny summer mornings, watching the bees gathering pollen from the flowers in my patio pots and listening to the birds singing. Heaven on earth.

I love the constant sunshine!

Sunshine, warmth, blue skies & picnics by a river.

Sitting in the sun with a good book - and what a collection we have as a prize

Sitting in the sun watching the baby birds. All the season events such as Ascot, Wimbledon, Goodwood, etc. Seeing how people enjoy themselves in their finery. The long evenings and early light mornings.

Seeing the flowers grow, listening to the birds, seeing the soft fruit grow, plus sunny days (hopefully) and enjoying walks

My favourite thing about Summer is that my family and Grandchildren who live abroad come to visit me. I miss them all so much. My youngest Son is arriving next week. Yippee.!!! When friends and family all get together for a great big catch up is my dream. Hope the weather is warm and sunny for a garden party. I cannot wait.!!! Smiles and laughter all round very soon.
Grin.

My favourite thing is the quietness and nature in my garden, only bettered by having family and/or friends to join me.

Going to see live music in various outdoor venues. Looking forward to Paloma Faith @ Bedgebury Pinetum

My favourite things about summer are lavender and bees. I love to drape my pillow-cases on the lavender bushes as they air. The drone of the bees on lazy summer afternoons are a lovely backdrop to afternoon tea in the shade of the ash tree.

the light mornings are brilliant especially if you wake up early, so much nicer than dark winter days, also the warmth on your skin makes you feel so much better

Walking my dogs and finding the children playing by the stream on rope swings , hearing them laughing and not a Play station in sight.

The longer days, when it;s just warm enough, with a breeze,so the washing dries, and hearing children;s laughter as they play out, heaven

my favourite thing about summer is getting in the garden and watching my fruit and veggies I have nurtured grow.. tastes so much better than shop bought ones also you feel proud that you have grown them.

The long, long days of daylight; being able to read in natural light from early morning to early evening. Heavenly.

I love the early morning before it gets warm. Summer is the only time of year I like to get up very early actually.

I love sitting outside in my garden, with a drink (coffee or wine), and a good book to read. Best way to spend a summers afternoon away from the aggrevation of life.

my fav thing about summer is... the warm summer sunshine on my face, the light bright evenings, spending more time outdoors in the fresh air with friends and family and the sunny smiles on everyones faces!

Summer: watching the kites fly overhead at 8:00pm to the local feeding station, 300 sets of wings batting across the sky, darkening the setting sun, while enjoying hot weather, wine and a new book. Bliss!

My favourite thing about summer is the ease of it all - the primitive lizard part of my brain relaxes in the warmth - and the blue colour of the sky is so beautiful. It's just easier to be happy in the summer.

Walking my dog through the local meadows which are full of wild flowers and then coming home and reading a good book in the garden with a glass of something cold and preferably fizzy.

That's a fantastic collection of books - I particularly fancy the new Harper Lee book and 'Animal QC: My Preposterous Life' looks intriguing.

Summer brings a sense of freedom somehow......doors and windows open, the smell of fresh washing blowing in the breeze, blue skies and fluffy clouds, birds and bees flying and buzzing around contentedly. It is just that feeling of "everything is alright with the world". Surprising really, just what the summer can do to a soul.

Light Summer nights when you can go for a walk, invite friends round, do a spot of gardening or just chill out on the garden swing with a good book & a glass of wine