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Win over £500 worth of brilliant books for Christmas

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CariGransnet (GNHQ) Wed 16-Nov-16 13:59:24

It's that time of year again - and the launch of our Best reads for Christmas. Over £500 of fantastic books, fiction and non-fiction, great gift ideas for family and friends (and yourself - goes without saying)

Aaaaand - one very lucky person can win all the books featured on the page. To enter simply tell us what's on your Christmas wish list (it can be absolutely anything)

We will be picking a winner at random on 14 December - more details on the page

carolepauline Wed 30-Nov-16 21:23:17

I don't anything on my wish list as i'm pretty much skint this year so only bought a couple of cheap bits for my 2 kids aged 13 & 21 so feeling pretty rubbish as they've always relied on me with never having a family.Hoping next year will be better

becca119 Wed 30-Nov-16 18:46:39

I would like a laptop

funstr Wed 30-Nov-16 18:24:29

lots of books, bottle of wine and box of turkish delight. snuggle on sofa with husband and we read our new (nearly new) books while listening to music. we then swap. talk about the book, author, other books by same author we fancy reading. then pass to close family who pass to extended family. if they return book then pass to friends or local charity shop. sharing the books is part of the pleasure.

Luckygirl Wed 30-Nov-16 16:25:11

There is very little I wish for for myself. Life has its downers but on the whole we are blessed.

So.....I wish that Donald Trump might decide to backtrack on just about every "policy" promise that won him the election!

susantrubey Wed 30-Nov-16 14:48:42

A pen

chrismoizer Wed 30-Nov-16 14:47:42

The words to convince my daughter that it will be alright in the end and to have confidence that she's doing the right thing.

charnellv Wed 30-Nov-16 13:29:08

I mostly want a calm, relaxed Christmas with my family and for us all to be together this Christmas. We weren't able to last year, so I am especially looking forward to this year.

crowfeather Wed 30-Nov-16 11:15:37

My Christmas treat will be to spend the day at my studio, painting anything I want,for fun instead of for work. Then home to hot chocolate with marshmallows and old movies with my daughter.

maisietoo Wed 30-Nov-16 09:45:03

On my Christmas wishlist is a new coat as mine is rather shabby.

CariGransnet (GNHQ) Wed 30-Nov-16 09:07:43

To answer various questions - yes, we do read all the posts before the winner is picked and all eligible ones (ie that answer the question) are put into the hat and the winner drawn at random.

We have found in the past that the winners of these amazing bumper prizes have been delighted to receive them on the basis that they can read all the things they like and gift other books to friends, family or local charities. Of course, it's up to the winner to do whatever they like with the prize and if whoever wins this year would prefer to split the prize with another gransnetter, that is fine too

squidge Tue 29-Nov-16 22:49:11

I am having the best christmas present already because I am spending christmas with my son and his wife and my two grandchildren

Playermojo007 Tue 29-Nov-16 22:47:59

I am currently spending each day at hospital supporting various family members through terminal illness . So I only would like books to get me through all of the hours I spend in different wait rooms and treatment rooms . Because material things are not really important this Christmas. X

HurdyGurdy Tue 29-Nov-16 22:06:43

I am being utterly selfish here and want something for my own pleasure. We hardly ever see our grandson because he lives 180 miles away. So - I would love for my son's partner and son (our lovely little grandson) to move to our area so we can see him grow up and support that little family as much as we do our daughter. It is a faint possibility so I am ever hopeful

It would be lovely for the two little cousins (only 9 months separates them) to grow up together

Birene Tue 29-Nov-16 19:17:17

A foot spa for my poor old aching feet. Bliss!???

Tomshe44 Tue 29-Nov-16 18:58:06

Some Sweets and a winning Lottery Ticket

barbaraellen Tue 29-Nov-16 18:15:58

Health and happiness is top of my list, lots of books of course and a visit from my daughter who lives at the other end of the country. We both are suffering with "bad backs" so cannot face the long journey up north this year.

tiggers Tue 29-Nov-16 18:08:58

A heartfelt wish for peace, love and compassion in our broken world.

Radley Tue 29-Nov-16 17:41:52

A wooden spoon, cookery book and apron I'm the sous chef with Marks and Spencer this year

CHIiNTZ Tue 29-Nov-16 16:44:30

Relaxation time to read and walk.

HannahLI Tue 29-Nov-16 16:17:06

I would really love a light box, they look so fun and I love that I could change up the words each day!

Jacks10 Tue 29-Nov-16 15:59:46

I would love the gift of speech for my granddaughter Sophie. She has cochlear implants but her cerebral palsy makes articulation difficult for her. My Christmas wish is for her to achieve the art of communication be it orally or with sign language.

lottylinda Tue 29-Nov-16 15:17:30

I would love to see all my family and grandchildren happily together on Christmas day. Unfortunately this is unlikely to happen due to family breakups. But grandma never gives up hope

Primrose2 Tue 29-Nov-16 15:13:55

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Primrose2 Tue 29-Nov-16 15:13:08

Peace, Health & Joy for everyone

volcanopete Tue 29-Nov-16 15:02:52

The highlight of Christmas is Christmas dinner withe the family and we have a goose for Christmas.Then,the wonderful afternoon dose in front of the telly-bliss.