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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

jammy388 Mon 21-Nov-16 11:42:33

A pretty desk diary to enjoy all year long.

futuregran1 Mon 21-Nov-16 11:39:39

I would love a relaxing facial and massage. It does wonders for the body and soul!

bookiemad15 Mon 21-Nov-16 11:22:38

just want the family together but books would make my day

grabba Mon 21-Nov-16 11:20:38

Weather we can travel in as new Grandbaby expected!

creativz Mon 21-Nov-16 11:13:33

I'm getting a brand new tooth grin and hoping for a decent sewing machine or bread maker, or both ! hmm

nosnibor3 Mon 21-Nov-16 11:09:22

This last year has been a very mixed one for the family - two lovely weddings, my brother to the mother of his 3 youngest childre; and my daughter, after a dreadful 1st marriage, finding her Mr Right & marrying him; my mother's death and funeral; a lovely new baby boy in the family; and various health problems for loved ones.So, top of my Christmas wish list will be the time & opportunity to laugh, cry & enjoy one another over the Christmas break (& perhaps a satsuma).

Emelle19 Mon 21-Nov-16 11:03:41

Just my Husband Kevin's complete remission from Acute Myeloid Leukaemia - nothing else matters.

michelleblane Mon 21-Nov-16 11:01:49

My Christmas list is a small bottle of Jo Malone Orange Blossom and a juicer from my husband. Our children buy us delicious consumables!

LadyO Mon 21-Nov-16 11:00:28

My greatest wish is that my poorly Mum didn't have to suffer any more from Parkinson's/dementia and severe osteoporosis. She is well looked after in her Care Home but has no quality of life any more. I hope she recognises us on Christmas Day, last year she slept through most of our visit. I will be decorating her room with some Christmas lights this week but I doubt she will understand why. I miss the old 'her' so much.

rocketstop Mon 21-Nov-16 10:52:52

This year, I had a major operation and they discovered cancer, they think they got it all, but there's a risk of it returning.So all I wish for this year, is to be spared for many more Christmases with my lovely little Grandaughters.

bev62 Mon 21-Nov-16 10:48:00

Happiness and love for my loved ones AND perhaps a sewing machine for me?

kenmac4850 Mon 21-Nov-16 10:46:40

After 46 years of marriage, it gets harder and harder knowing what presents to buy!
This would be ideal as my wife is an avid book reader.
My Christmas wish list is for only one item--an Aston Martin!(I'll even settle for a second hand one)

stormhorse Mon 21-Nov-16 10:46:02

some books, dvds thats all i really need.

Sue422 Mon 21-Nov-16 10:36:35

A world full of
Beauty
Openness
Originality
Kindness and
Simplicity

Angelwings Mon 21-Nov-16 10:33:38

Top of my Christmas wish list is just a peaceful and harmonious Christmastime for everyone. I don't request presents because I really don't need anything. The best thing for me about Christmas is just having some time off to relax and spend it in the company of friends and family.

ELSIEMART Mon 21-Nov-16 10:29:44

We're all aiming for experiences.. the children although being young recognise they have lots of toys and books so days out, meals out and a couple of bath bombs and bubble bath are on the list!

GandT Mon 21-Nov-16 10:29:40

My wish, for those of us who need to travel any distance to see their family at Xmas, is a successful and uneventful trip (especially for Santa Claus)!

pegros Mon 21-Nov-16 10:28:46

Health and happiness, and for someone else to cook the Christmas lunch this year!! smile

Bobbysgirl19 Mon 21-Nov-16 10:26:45

Dr Who's Tardis. It would take the hassle out of travel! I could just step in, and step out on a Caribbean beach, or whatever other place I fancied. Especially on a dark, dismal, wet day like today.

I would visit The Grand Canyon, Australia, New Zealand, numerous cities on my wish list of 'Places I wish to visit before I pop my clogs', places I just read about these days. It would be wonderful! smile smile

AliBeeee Mon 21-Nov-16 10:26:38

My Christmas list has several books (mostly from the above list)...and a bottle of Edinburgh Gin's Elderflower gin to enjoy with them. Hic.

Grandmalove Mon 21-Nov-16 10:26:07

I'm going to sound like one of the contestants in a beauty competition but I wish the world was a more peaceful place.
For my family I wish for them all to be healthy and happy and for myself I would like anything which makes me feel pampered.

Molly10 Mon 21-Nov-16 10:18:07

Two years ago my sister (S1) lost her husband after a lengthy illness. Another sister (S2) and her husband were booked to go on holiday when the funeral took place. They thought about whether to cancel but decided not to as they believed they would be of greater support to her when they returned. How wrong they were. (S1) took great umbrage to this and has barely, if only curtly, spoken to them since. They were always very close too. She (S1) also distanced herself somewhat from the rest of the family. We knew this was all part of the grieving process and have continued to be supportive in as many ways as possible despite her rudeness to all of the family.
Thankfully this year we seem to be turning a bit of a corner and she is spending more time with our elderly mother and other family members, but still not speaking to (S2). Well this year I am going to invite her (S1) to stay with me for a few days over Christmas as I know the friends she has spent the last two Christmas's with are away this year.
I apologise for this being long winded but my Christmas wish is to initiate and bring (S1) and (S2) together again. It is unlikely to happen on Christmas day but if it happens this coming year it will be the best present ever and the only one our mother would wish for.

hayhu01 Mon 21-Nov-16 10:17:56

Being a bit hopeful but the car needs replacing.

ania123 Mon 21-Nov-16 10:17:29

Two lovely straight feet would be nice. Just about to start on bunion surgery.

lindarumsey Mon 21-Nov-16 10:15:52

I've just bought myself the complete boxset of Downton Abbey on DVD which my OH can wrap for me. This way I'm guaranteed to love my Christmas pressie!