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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.

jeapurs54 Tue 26-Jun-18 19:10:44

I love the Summer, visiting the countryside/seaside in the warmer weather always makes me feel happier. Everyone seems happier food is tastier and there are a lot more events happening is various areas where you can visit fetes, country events, local village events. It's always better to take walks in the evening when the daylight lasts well into the evening and watch the evening wildlife bats, birds, owls, and deer if your lucky.

japanter62 Tue 26-Jun-18 19:15:42

My most favourite thing is the long days so you can be out until late and it is still light. My least favourite thing is "flying ant day", usually sometime in July, when the heavy ants just drop from the sky...

jooley40 Tue 26-Jun-18 19:18:24

the best is the sunshine and longer days

worst is more creepy crawlies

trishtone Tue 26-Jun-18 19:19:38

My favourite thing is the long days, those early morning's sitting in my garden, peace and tranquillity. The least favourite thing is the smells from the neighbours BBQ.

bandlsd Tue 26-Jun-18 20:01:52

Love the sun, growing fruit and vegetables.

Dislike the bugs, slugs and snails

Paps Tue 26-Jun-18 20:21:34

Favourite-The Sun
Least favourite=High pollen count.

gailward1 Tue 26-Jun-18 20:29:39

There are so many great things about Summer. BBQs in the garden; being sock-free for weeks on end; drinking Pimms; the light evenings... I think my favourite thing though is eating outside, whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner, alone or with friends, at home or out and about - you just can't beat good food with fresh air and the sun on your face. As for my least favourite thing, that has got to be sitting at my desk with a huge pile of work on a beautiful sunny day. My deck chair always beckons, but working outside is never very productive...

Toe1 Tue 26-Jun-18 20:30:20

Favourite thing is warm long days and least favourite is the higher prices for holidays.

jaclovesdogs Tue 26-Jun-18 20:32:46

My favourite thing is all the flowers which encourage bees to my garden.

Least favourite is the heat especially when it’s muggy aswell.

sandysandyt Tue 26-Jun-18 21:29:09

I love the sun , the garden and friends and family for barbecues But I hate the bugs!!!

etheltbags1 Tue 26-Jun-18 21:44:54

The best thing about summer is the smell of the grass and the flowers on the light evenings, the worst is the b....y heat. I can't cope with too much sun.

cjrmar Tue 26-Jun-18 21:54:38

Best thing about summer is not having cold toes worst thing ios having to go to work when its lovely and sunny.

cidney1 Tue 26-Jun-18 22:53:56

Sitting on the swing seat in the garden with a book in my hand and a chilled glass of orange juice by my side.

Sitting on the swing seat in the garden with a book in my hand and a chilled glass of orange juice by my side, hiding underneath the cold canopy wearing a cardi being unable to stand the heat!

mangelides Wed 27-Jun-18 00:45:13

I love being able to enjoy eating breakfast on my patio in the morning sunshine.
I hate the far too frequent thunderstorms which seem to follow a lovely hot Summer spell.

sugarland Wed 27-Jun-18 06:00:47

The best bit about summer is watching the birds with their babies and them dust bathing - joyful and the worst are people who do not seem to know what deodorant or soap is for!!!!! Always worse in summer with less clothes to mask the smell (sorry to be so graphic)!!!!!

Leah50 Wed 27-Jun-18 06:31:30

I love being out & about in light summer clothes on warm, dry days, watching bumble bees & butterflies on bright scented flowers.
I hate insect bites & stings, always seem to have one either itching or hurting.

Grannymoz Wed 27-Jun-18 07:35:29

Favourite bit is being able to be outside, least favourite are all the midges

JudeMD Wed 27-Jun-18 08:16:38

I love the chance to get out into the open air, explore the countryside and our natural heritage.
I hate the fact that my home town becomes overwhelmed by tourists. Yes they bring in income for the town but I lose my peace and quiet.

AngelaCringle Wed 27-Jun-18 08:32:09

I love spending time in the Garden, having BBQs with friends and family. I hate it when you car,t sleep at nights because it's to hot and stuffy

stoolballgirl Wed 27-Jun-18 09:52:41

The best thing is the weather and long light days - perfect for family fun, picnics, trips to the beach and pub lunches. The worst thing is when it gets too muggy and you cannot sleep

majock Wed 27-Jun-18 11:53:12

est thing is the light nights, worst is the heat

henetha Wed 27-Jun-18 11:58:01

The best thing about the summer to me is just being warm, although I don't care for excessive heat. Winter is just so cold.... but I'm having central heating installed next week so it's goodbye to freezing all winter. Yay!
The worst thing is being too hot to sleep at night, and the wasps nest I have just found in a large conifer.

Sjonlegs Wed 27-Jun-18 12:11:52

I just love being outside in the sunshine and doing all the gardening jobs rather than housework!

I'm not a fan of 'eau de hot sweaty people' that I usually find myself surrounded with at the supermarket!!

Dollyfair Wed 27-Jun-18 13:51:58

My favourite thing about summer is that the grandchildren come to stay for a week from the city in the holidays, and we live near the seaside, so days on the beach - so lovely to see them running about with not an electronic device in sight!
My least favourite things are wasps, guaranteed to ruin any picnic, and I am on constant alert for them, for myselves and the children.

kazz123 Wed 27-Jun-18 14:03:29

I love Summer clothes ,maxis especially .
I hate the flies and wasps!