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CariGransnet (GNHQ) Tue 12-Jun-18 15:50:26

We've rounded up some of the best books for summer - whether you're jetting off on holiday, or reading in the garden at home.

One lucky person can win everything featured on the page - a book haul worth over £500. Details of all the books HERE and T&Cs HERE We will be picking a winner at random after midday on Monday 23 July.

To enter...simply tell us your favourite and least favourite thing about summer.

beckyinman Sat 16-Jun-18 23:25:24

Favourite is barbeques and least favourite is the dreaded hayfever!

willowcat1 Sun 17-Jun-18 09:07:30

I love eating fresh vegetables that I have grown on my allotment. I hate hot sticky nights when you can't sleep.

Anj123 Sun 17-Jun-18 09:30:05

I love warm weather and holidays but hate hayfever!

stallwos Sun 17-Jun-18 10:17:52

Best thing - lying on the beach with a good book, with the noise of the waves and children's laughter in the background. Worst - hayfever, sniff..

trishtone Sun 17-Jun-18 10:35:21

My favourite thing about summer is watching all the plants come to life in my garden and the least favourite thing is when it's so hot and you still have to do the housework.

toscalily Sun 17-Jun-18 10:42:25

I love the warm weather so a favourite has to be sitting in the garden with a good book & a cup of tea after spending an hour or so tidying & weeding and thinking how nice it all looks in the sunshine.

Least favourite, slugs & snails devouring my plants.

Holidayenthusiast Sun 17-Jun-18 11:38:38

Favourite thing - the sun. When the sun is shining I always feel happier.
Least favourite thing- flies. It is always a battle keeping flies and other bugs away from food in the summer.

genie10 Sun 17-Jun-18 12:25:02

The best thing about summer for me is having so many flowers in the garden. The worst is getting a red face from the sun.

brunds27 Sun 17-Jun-18 13:28:44

spending time with family in the sun

abigailflo Sun 17-Jun-18 14:53:46

Favorite thing warm weather
Worst thing - wasps!

lee8000 Sun 17-Jun-18 15:02:40

My favourite thing about summer is being outside, wherever, without being bundled up in coats, scarves and hats.
My least favourite thing about summer is being bitten by gnats and mozzies who make a 'beeline' for me.

hitchengillian Sun 17-Jun-18 15:44:08

The worst part is the flies, the best part is all the lovely bbq!

Floradora9 Sun 17-Jun-18 16:03:37

Best thing about summer is the long light evenings the worst , living in Scotland as I do , is the threat of the dreaded midgies.

soniabernadette60 Sun 17-Jun-18 17:03:17

My Favourite thing is watching my fruit and veg grow and getting in the garden ,my least favourite thing is all the bugs etc.

Kittyme1 Sun 17-Jun-18 20:06:41

My favourite thing about summer is the long evenings, my least favourite is when it's too humid to sleep.

simey68 Sun 17-Jun-18 20:08:11

Best Thing:long hours enjoying beautiful fresh air
Worst Thing : Sun pouring through window so early in the morning

Cailin7 Sun 17-Jun-18 20:10:21

The best thing is long summer evenings and the garden in bloom. The worst thing is the midgies.

rosie425 Sun 17-Jun-18 20:48:53

My favourite thing about summer is the weather. My least favourite thing is having to work during it.

alirox2222 Sun 17-Jun-18 21:23:13

My favorite thing about summer is camping, I just love sleeping in the tent its so cool, the worst thing about summer is the wasps cant stand them and they just seem to follow me everywhere

Mermaiden77 Sun 17-Jun-18 21:49:54

Favourite thing about summer is lazing about in a boat on the river. Least favourite thing about summer is having a picnic and then the heavens open.

sloan Mon 18-Jun-18 05:39:53

Best thing - Spending time with the grandchildren on the beach, in the countryside and in the garden. Worst thing - rain spoiling well-made plans.

wallers5 Mon 18-Jun-18 06:50:29

The too long summer school holidays which are hard on working parents AND Grandparents! But love the early morning walks on the Moor, amazing sunrises & me time.

Goosey28 Mon 18-Jun-18 09:31:56

Working inside when it's lovely outside;
reading in the garden

angela53 Mon 18-Jun-18 09:36:11

Best Thing - Barbecues
Worst Thing- Wasps

Luckylegs Mon 18-Jun-18 09:42:32

This is a difficult ask: I love EVERYTHING about summer, blue skies, warmth, light evenings, salads, children playing.

There’s not much I don’t like: wasps, hot nights making it difficult to sleep but in the north west we don’t get such heat! I do love reading so I can always read!