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Best books for Christmas - win over £500 of brilliant reads

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CariGransnet (GNHQ) Tue 21-Nov-17 16:48:37

Books make the perfect gift - and if you are stuck for ideas then look no further than our Best Books for Christmas feature - there's something for everyone, whether they're into fiction, non-fiction, photography, baking...

We are giving away every book featured on the page to one lucky person*. To enter the prize draw, simply tell us what three things you always get in for Christmas (and that Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without grin) Post on this thread before midday on Wednesday 13 December for a chance to win. You can find more about T&Cs etc on the page itself.

*A previous winner asked whether they might split the prize with a runner-up. If you win and this is your preference that's absolutely fine - you just need to let us know when we get in touch.

Laine21 Sat 02-Dec-17 23:44:07

BIG bottle of Baileys!

A really good quality Stollen, (cheap ones are no good)

A nut roast for my daughter to eat, mind you last years got knocked to the back of the oven, fell off the shelf on to the gas burners in the oven and eventually caught fire! That was an interesting event!

Lixie7 Sun 03-Dec-17 01:34:56

Celebrations Chocolates.
Baileys
Sprouts

seabee Sun 03-Dec-17 01:45:10

Baileys
Christmas cake
Nuts

NannyGrace54 Sun 03-Dec-17 07:00:01

Satsumas
Sugar Mice
Sherry

Wizzyh Sun 03-Dec-17 08:47:33

Mince pies
Shloer
Christmas pudding

Kittymollie Sun 03-Dec-17 08:51:09

Bacon
Mushrooms
Croissants to put them in for breakfast

creativeness Sun 03-Dec-17 10:13:48

Mince pies. bottle of wine, chocolate assortment box

Karuna222 Sun 03-Dec-17 12:33:56

I always buy
Pigs in blankets (it's not Christmas without them)
Stationary to make own cards (more personal)
A toy for a child in need (well it wouldn't be Christmas without giving to those without family )

myzdamena72 Sun 03-Dec-17 13:17:09

Stollen from Lidl (when they run out I cry lol)
Bread sauce
Huge tub of celebrations

SuzC Sun 03-Dec-17 14:24:12

Terry's chocolate orange, cheese & crackers and a snowball for my Mum!

dessa Sun 03-Dec-17 15:27:16

Mince pies
Turkey
Piglets in blankets

chrisbishop55 Sun 03-Dec-17 16:54:49

Chocolate tree decorations
Mince Pies
Bottle of Sherry

fran1123 Sun 03-Dec-17 17:46:19

mince pies
selection boxes
christmas pud

Carolynnebennett Sun 03-Dec-17 18:26:16

Chocolate tree decorations - always a treat to find one left when the decorations come down.
The largest, most expensive orange I can find - just for me
A new jigsaw puzzle - I sulk if I haven't one to do in January.

bikergran Sun 03-Dec-17 18:31:50

Cocktail cherries
Lemon slices
Cranberry sauce

flora1632 Sun 03-Dec-17 18:54:43

Pack of 4 Snowballs ( my Christmas Eve treat during last minute wrapping).
Tins of Roses & Quality Street
Advent calendars for everyone ( even when they don’t eat them )

MotherHubbard Sun 03-Dec-17 19:15:55

Chocolate Money for the stockings.
Amaretti biscuits.
Martini - mixed with lemonade for pre Xmas dinner drink.

Rock17 Sun 03-Dec-17 23:05:14

Mistletoe, chestnuts, poinsettia

auntyann Mon 04-Dec-17 00:04:43

Christmas pud
Christmas jumper
Camera to snap all those magical Christmas moments

Holly42 Mon 04-Dec-17 08:33:49

Red Cabbage
Crackers
Variety of Cheeses

bookiemad15 Mon 04-Dec-17 10:19:22

books books and books! Plus sausage meat to make sausage rolls, mince pies and yule log

Nonnie Mon 04-Dec-17 11:11:27

Handmade stocking for each person present. If they don't believe in Father Christmas they don't get one!
Sprouts - its the only time I eat them!
My chocolate roulade, the family insist!

Pat52 Mon 04-Dec-17 11:29:46

Poinsettia
Mince pies
Christmas crackers

AJL123 Mon 04-Dec-17 12:51:18

Bread sauce mix
Peanuts
Brandy butter

Portuna421 Mon 04-Dec-17 13:03:08

Sausagemeat
Stilton
Chocolate tree decorations