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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

galleyman Thu 17-Nov-16 11:21:41

I hope to have a great family christmas with my daughter coming back from her 2 year adventure in Australia, to my grandkids having a wonderful time and a healthly new year.

Mildred Thu 17-Nov-16 11:04:11

I wish for Christmas that we could be more kind to each other. For my family a happy and peaceful New Year.

daisybeebee Thu 17-Nov-16 10:51:31

Having all of the family together is enough of a gift to me but if I'm lucky I would love a new NEOM candle.

acanthus Thu 17-Nov-16 10:29:37

A good sprinkling of Christmas Fairy Dust over my husband who finds it hard to maintain bonhomie for a full day of family togetherness.
He loves his children and grandchildren but the 'grumpy old man' syndrome kicks in after too long. ;o)

Maggiemaybe Thu 17-Nov-16 09:51:03

Health, love and happiness for my family. I'd wish the same for the world, but feel that may be too big an ask!

And this Christmas I'd like to add a special request for a quick recovery for DGS1 after his planned surgery on 23 December, so that he can enjoy Christmas Day, and a safe arrival for DGC4, due in April smile And maybe a big bottle of Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir, if I've any wishes left!

Swanny Thu 17-Nov-16 09:09:20

I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want, is for my DGS to find the right switch that enables him to read and subsequently write. There is a world of knowledge in books just waiting for him ... and the look on his parents faces would be all my Christmases rolled into one smile

GrannyGlyn Thu 17-Nov-16 07:08:34

That my daughters and their families are happy and content, that we have a wonderful time together on Christmas day and that our next grandchild arrives safe and well

nancytownsend Thu 17-Nov-16 03:59:39

I don't have a Christmas wish list but if I did it would consist of a list of books. So much to read, so little time. smile

kezia Thu 17-Nov-16 00:24:49

To see an easier path ahead for everyone is struggling. Warmth for those who are cold and food for those who are hungry. Light for those who are in darkness and love for those who lack it.
And books for all!

grannyactivist Wed 16-Nov-16 23:37:59

For the people I love who are experiencing traumatic times to find peace and find comfort in the true meaning of Christmas.

grannypiper Wed 16-Nov-16 20:08:00

My cup is runneth over, all the grown up children are happy and healthy, the grandchildren are doing great, my DH and i are falling to bits but are each others crutches and all i want for Christmas is a new bookcase for lots of lovely books. Please, and yes i have been good (ish)

Jinky2 Wed 16-Nov-16 20:05:46

My Christmas wish is for all genuine homeless people to be given shelter and Christmas dinner on Christmas Day.roastchicken

Alima Wed 16-Nov-16 19:51:30

I would like health and happiness for my family. For me, all I want for Christmas is my two front teeth.

joannapiano Wed 16-Nov-16 19:40:27

Good health for my family and friends, firstly.
But it would be lovely if Santa brought me a full-sized electronic keyboard to replace the piano I gave away, as it was too big to fit in our little bungalow. I am currently playing on a tiny keyboard that DD2 won in a competition when she was 11.(She is now 41).

NonnaW Wed 16-Nov-16 19:29:47

I would love for my 3 sons to find that someone special in their lives.

emmasnan Wed 16-Nov-16 19:19:49

For my family to all stay happy and well for the coming year.
As to a list; perfume, a good book and chocolate would be lovely.

kittylester Wed 16-Nov-16 19:14:40

Loads of books! grin

Actually, a healthy and happy 2017 for all my family and especially my great nephew, who is currently on oxygen in hospital, would be great.

Having said that, I would like the same for mbody's poorly grandson. In fact happy things for all lovely gransnetters.

mumofmadboys Wed 16-Nov-16 19:01:49

A cycle rack for the car! Any book would be great. I love reading novels

Mamasasq Wed 16-Nov-16 18:32:39

To be told I'm going to be a granny for the first time!

callgirl1 Wed 16-Nov-16 17:46:22

After losing my husband just a few weeks ago, I`d love, just for once, to have all our family together, under one roof, at Christmas.

Galen Wed 16-Nov-16 17:30:04

To be able to get into my posh frocks for the xmas cruise (vain hope)?

shandi6570 Wed 16-Nov-16 17:17:52

annsixty flowers

My wish is for my family to have a happy, healthy and stress free 2017. I would say that I wish for them to win the lottery, but as none of us do it, or at least only very rarely, I guess that would be a wasted wish smile

Tizliz Wed 16-Nov-16 17:14:55

A Wheeled leaf vacuum as I am really fed up with picking the darn things up. Which would give me more time to read all these books.

Charleygirl Wed 16-Nov-16 17:03:33

All I want is a new left total knee replacement. At present it will not be done because of other problems.

Annie29 Wed 16-Nov-16 16:56:16

I wish Health and Happiness for my family and friends.I love to see the grandchildren so excited and full of wonder.Don't have a wish list for gifts I want,reading material would be great.