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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.

barbierose54 Sat 25-Nov-17 14:58:27

Christmas crackers.
Chestnuts.
Cranberries.

It just wouldn't be Christmas without them.

ladyraven Sat 25-Nov-17 14:53:45

Bendicks Bittermints, Port and Marzipan

annodomini Sat 25-Nov-17 14:51:26

Crystallised ginger
Mincemeat
Marzipan

ranorman45 Sat 25-Nov-17 14:42:46

Fresh cranberries for the sauce love to hear them pop in the pan,
Cashew nuts that go in Great Auntie Mary's bowl and hyacinths in a pot the fragrance is lovely!

kyalami Sat 25-Nov-17 14:39:35

BBC Radio Times to plan the festive TV viewing.
A large bottle of Baileys for the M-in-L.
Plenty of Prossecco for me! ?

craftergran Sat 25-Nov-17 14:38:54

Irish Cream
smoked salmon
double cream

SandraF Sat 25-Nov-17 14:36:41

Mixed pickles
Pickled cabbage
Nuts

Razors Sat 25-Nov-17 14:22:00

Brussell Sprouts
Chestnuts
Bucks Fizz

craftygran Sat 25-Nov-17 14:19:47

Mince Pies
Shortbread
Onion Chutney

Shadydelta Sat 25-Nov-17 14:16:57

For xmas i always but in
Random cheese selection
Coal/wood for the fire
A cat stocking so hes not left out

Miriam Sat 25-Nov-17 14:13:44

Sprouts
Nuts to crack
Extra special cheeses

cheryl1 Sat 25-Nov-17 13:59:54

Xmas Cake
Mince pies
Baileys

Purpledaffodil Sat 25-Nov-17 13:49:26

Bailey's (never touch it any other time?)
Sprouts (favourite veg of GS1)
Bottled water(water supply went off last Christmas Day round here and we nearly had to boil said sprouts in Evian?)

Kittycat Sat 25-Nov-17 13:44:35

Fresh orange juice- for husbands once a year Brandy and orange juice.
Orange matchmakers- my after dinner treat(I don't eat Xmas pud)while everyone else clears up.
Tin of Quality Street chocolates-to be eaten when playing our 'family' Christmas present game?

Samie Sat 25-Nov-17 13:41:12

Cadburys tin of chocolates
Presents
Crackers

JonFlorrie Sat 25-Nov-17 13:40:43

Blue wrapped toffees
Mince pies
Pigs in blankets

nanaanne Sat 25-Nov-17 13:35:52

Walkers Pork pie
Chocolate covered marzipan
Honey roasted cashews

Skynnylynny Sat 25-Nov-17 13:31:02

Crackers
New bauble for the tree
Quality Street

Amira15 Sat 25-Nov-17 13:30:40

Chocolate Coins.
Bread sauce.
Ginger Wine. ( Was my Mums favourite tipple)

Happygranny123 Sat 25-Nov-17 13:23:26

Bendicks Bitter mints
Flowers
Chocolate orange

bmteal Sat 25-Nov-17 13:17:20

Christmas crackers
Sprouts
Chestnuts.

Cambia Sat 25-Nov-17 13:07:18

Mistletoe
Wine
Smoked Salmon

maisie46 Sat 25-Nov-17 13:06:36

Mince pies
Sherry
Alka-seltzer!

Barleysugar Sat 25-Nov-17 12:52:32

Another new tree decoration

Gravlax

Roast Rib of Beef

gillgran Sat 25-Nov-17 12:51:46

Christmas Cake
Christmas Pudding
Christmas Crackers