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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.

AJL123 Mon 16-Jul-18 17:59:44

Summer evening dog walks are the best thing
Worst is knowing it will soon be over

grannyscott Mon 16-Jul-18 17:49:04

My favourite thing about Summer is that families seem to make more effort to do things together in the good weather- picnics, going to the beach etc.
The worst thing is that people go out dressed inappropriately as if they have no mirror at home as a final check six packs & butt cheeks are not a good look out on the streets.

shellhashemy Mon 16-Jul-18 17:28:01

Best thing about summer-being able to sit in the garden under the aple tree just reading.
Worst thing-running out of books to read .

Saetana Mon 16-Jul-18 16:56:18

My favourite thing about the summer is festival season and my least favourite thing is difficulty sleeping when its really hot.

Storytopper69 Mon 16-Jul-18 16:43:37

The most enjoyable thing about summer is wearing lightweight comfortable clothes and going out without thinking about taking a jacket or an umbrella.

The worst thing is the volume of noise I can hear with the windows open - lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, music in the gardens from neighbours. And then there is traffic noise at night which I never usually hear.

Countryfan Mon 16-Jul-18 16:36:57

My favourite thing about summer is being able to open all my windows and doors during the long daylight hours and my least favourite thing is the darn flies that take advantage of that and buzz around my house.

Dragon04 Mon 16-Jul-18 16:33:01

Favourite: spending hours gardening

Least favourite: having to spend time indoors doing housework instead of being outdoors gardening

Judlespoo Mon 16-Jul-18 15:40:37

Favourite, strawberries and holiday times with family.
Least favourite the constant heat and stuffy nights.

NannyCool59 Mon 16-Jul-18 15:31:15

My favourite part of summer is playing water games in the garden with the grandchildren. Worst part is keeping them entertained when it rains!

trishtone Mon 16-Jul-18 15:27:20

My favourite thing is long daylight hours and my least favourite thing is the heat.

HHBBNN54 Mon 16-Jul-18 15:26:52

favourite thing eating Icecream outside sat on a bench overlooking the sea
least favourite thing these hot sticky nights and days and the wasps

kzkz Mon 16-Jul-18 15:25:57

Best thing is the light and the worse thing is not being able to visit places because its so busy!

Merry16 Mon 16-Jul-18 15:22:18

Best thing - long sunny days
Worst thing - horse fly bites

whatkatydid Mon 16-Jul-18 15:21:52

Least favourite thing - being too hot too sleep.
Most favourite thing - lazing in the swing seat under the apple tree listening to the gentle buzz of sleepy garden insects and the occasional 'plop' as a frog slips into the pond.

Marionp1 Mon 16-Jul-18 15:06:03

I most enjoy the grandchildren having time off school so we can go on outings together and they can come round in the week and play in the garden

magshard20 Mon 16-Jul-18 15:01:50

The best bit about Summer (especially the one we are currently enjoying) is the light mornings and then the light nights, no need to pull curtains/blinds across (unless the sun is hurting eyes!). Making the most of the lovely weather. The not so best bit, is being attacked by flies and other insects ( I hate creepy crawlies of any kind). Having to sleep with windows open, to try and get some air in lungs, but then not being able to sleep because the traffic is noisy, we live on quite a long road, which seems to be a fun place to drive down, turn around at the bottom on the little roundabout and drive back on motor bikes, sounding as if they are at Brand's Hatch !!!!

chrissie13 Mon 16-Jul-18 13:00:54

The best bit is the warm sunshine and the worst is when it gets too hot!

vickyeaston1234 Mon 16-Jul-18 11:03:18

I love the longer days and the ability to get into the garden. I don't like the humidity, or the sunburn or insect bites!!

Lollylu15 Mon 16-Jul-18 09:19:00

Also another new summer favorite of mine is the FABULOUS bamboo cooling towels I have recently bought..... But my least favorite is still the buzzing bluebottles etc.....lol
Lolls x

Lollylu15 Mon 16-Jul-18 09:14:09

As an insominiac I am always awake by 3:30 -4am....in the summer this is my favorite time of day.....I love to sit outside so early with a coffee and a good book, just listening to the birds starting their day...Bliss.
My least favorite thing about summer is the amount of flies ...especially as my local council have just introduced 3 weekly waste collections!....The awful sound of bluebottles buzzing around drives me crazy.
Lolls x

Mal1 Mon 16-Jul-18 08:53:47

Favourite thing is extra time outside, worst thing is insect bites!

Toad26 Mon 16-Jul-18 08:21:31

Love the sunshine, pimms, strawberries and barbeques plus lovely light evenings sitting outside
Least favourite things are the wasps and flies

sonyaritchie13 Mon 16-Jul-18 00:00:37

I love eating outside and having plans with friends in the fresh air... I hate flies they spoil eating alfresco lol xx

artybee Sun 15-Jul-18 21:30:35

My favourite thing is a summer bbq on an evening!
My least favourite thing is the sunburn (despite much SPF!)

Comps1 Sun 15-Jul-18 21:16:20

Favourite thing is getting out into the garden, tottering about, the flowers, relaxing etc
Worse part is those pesty wasps.