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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

dawnio63 Mon 21-Nov-16 13:59:06

My Christmas wish list this year is for a peaceful, harmonious break with my family as we are going away on holiday for a whole three weeks! it would be wonderful to win all these books for us all to share.

granma47 Mon 21-Nov-16 13:58:31

Theatre tokens for me to take me into another world for a couple of hours.

McGilchrist41 Mon 21-Nov-16 13:49:13

My wish is for all my family to have a wonderful Christmas. I also wish I could have enough faith to believe their father and grahdfather could know how wonderful they all are.

JudeMD Mon 21-Nov-16 13:36:10

A chance to get my three children and four grandchildren, aged two to eight, under one roof for a truly great family Xmas.
Better than any of those expensive gifts.

namo Mon 21-Nov-16 13:32:37

I would like for Christmas - a subscription to artist magazine, smelly shower gel and to have a happy time with my family. I would also like not to get too anxious about it. And a magic wand please with the books.

Bamm Mon 21-Nov-16 13:25:03

A cashmere sleep mask. I am staying with friends over Christmas and the room I sleep in has very very thin curtains; too light for me.

SES905 Mon 21-Nov-16 13:08:15

time out to do some quality reading!

Sourcerer48 Mon 21-Nov-16 13:00:33

My wish for this Christams is for peace, happiness, health and prosperity for those I love, most of whom are too far away for me to be able to spend this festive time with them.

grannysmith953 Mon 21-Nov-16 13:00:27

Well it has to be health and happiness for all my family, but this collection of books to share round would be quite something!

lgo Mon 21-Nov-16 12:57:47

I would love tickets for the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child play so I could take all of my six grandchildren,they would be thrilled.

funstr Mon 21-Nov-16 12:55:59

to see nephew and niece carol concerts. on big day to watch them open presents and enjoy christmas through their eyes with loads of laughter, singing carols, playing. spend lots of time with nan (91) and both hers and my health improve as we both have not been well lately, watch old family favourit xmas films, look at photos and remember past christmas times with family (most now deceased). lots of quality time with hubby relaxing with our dog, watching films and listening to music while reading our new books. hopefully have gifts of books (nearly new/second hand but new to me), chocolate, wine to share. we always passbooks round family and friends after read so joy can be shared.

inishowen Mon 21-Nov-16 12:54:13

I just hope that my daughter's pregnancy progresses well. She's had five miscarriages, but this time all seems to be good.

jacalpad Mon 21-Nov-16 12:52:00

My wish is for my older daughter and her husband to finally have the baby they would love to have had.

KirbyGirl Mon 21-Nov-16 12:51:40

Some Crabtree & Evelyn Gardeners Nail & Cuticle therapy. Had some for my birthday in April and it is about to run out. Really works, for the first time my gardeners fingernails are not flaking and breaking.

otiva Mon 21-Nov-16 12:49:10

My Christmas will be perfect when we celebrate my mums 100th Birthday in a country house house hotel. Afternoon tea for 50 guests. So lucky to have her still.

sucraft Mon 21-Nov-16 12:47:30

I would dearly like my husband to start going to AA - to admit he has a drink problem

dahlia08 Mon 21-Nov-16 12:34:03

All I want is good health, no aches and pains. Some slippers and perfume, moisturiser. Would love the books for myself and as presents as my family loves reading books too. This is the best idea. I would like to have one of those smart phone..... May be a little holiday in the summer. I would like the company of my family and their good health. X

MGaskell Mon 21-Nov-16 12:21:36

A new purse as I've worn my old one out - yes I have had all the jokes about over spedning from hubby. Truth is I have had it for years and my daughter wanted to buy me a useful present, as I always buy her and her family a useful present!!

Direne3 Mon 21-Nov-16 12:14:10

That all of my family are pleased with the gift that I've bought them.

Revis Mon 21-Nov-16 12:06:32

My wish is for good health. I've just found out that DIL has been diagnosed with Stage 3 thyroid cancer. She's in her early 40s with 3 boys under 7 who do not need Mum to be going through a lot of pain and heartache. Fingers crossed

grandmac Mon 21-Nov-16 12:04:36

An end to the suffering of the people still in Syria, and all those trapped in war zones or refugee camps.

Health and happiness for my wonderful children and grandchildren.

And a Breville Brita Filter Hot Cup please.

Worthingpatchworkers Mon 21-Nov-16 11:54:58

My thoughts for gifts at Christmas. In this day and age we, in the Uk, generally have too much. Do I need another dress, hubby another tie, teenagers another techno item, children another toy. No. I thought it would be good to give to charity the amount I would spend on present and they could nominate which charity. Wouldn't we all feel better for it.

Elizabeth180 Mon 21-Nov-16 11:53:47

I do not wish for any material things. Just health and happiness for the family and someone to wave a magic wand to give world peace and an end to the suffering of all people and animals, no matter what the cause.

gram6169 Mon 21-Nov-16 11:51:15

Firstly, I wish health and happiness to all in these difficult times .
For myself, I would like all iPads,tablets and phones to be put away so that everyone gives and receives undivided attention....even for an hour!
I would also like to get my teenage grandchildren back into reading again. They were all such bookworms when younger,so winning these books would be a wonderful bonus.

Bluepanda Mon 21-Nov-16 11:48:44

For my dear GS to have a fantastic life despite his ASD.