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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.

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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 .

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.

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

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

Skye17 Mon 16-Jul-18 18:49:55

Favourite thing: lots of sunlight, which makes me feel relaxed and cheerful.

Least favourite thing: hot nights that make it hard to sleep.

mrswoo Mon 16-Jul-18 19:05:40

The best thing about summer is the way it makes people feel more relaxed, friendlier and altogether happier.

The worst thing are the nippy little midges that spoil many a Scottish summer evening. I wish they would just buzz off especially as they are strangely attracted to me.

SuperWalker01 Mon 16-Jul-18 19:43:28

Favourite thing about summer - long hot days
Least favourite thing - nothing!

franjo Mon 16-Jul-18 19:55:13

Favourite- walking along the coast
Least favourite- when we pass mid summer and the evenings start pulling in

Hameringham Mon 16-Jul-18 19:55:42

Eating alfresco with my family on our re-designed patio.

spidermonkey Mon 16-Jul-18 21:09:24

I love leaving the house with no coat.
I hate wasps

shaunsheep Mon 16-Jul-18 21:13:22

Best thing is going on camping holidays.
Worst thing is when it’s too hot and humid.

Moira654 Mon 16-Jul-18 21:17:48

Best - long days and sunshine and getting washing dry!
Worst - mosquito bites - I’ve had loads this year!

vivianallman Mon 16-Jul-18 21:24:31

I love summer, it's my favourite season, when the children were at school it was my favourite holiday .. six weeks with them at home .. heaven, I still love summer as much, the garden grows well, which is perfect .. the worst part is it ending... and autumn setting in.

Jh123 Mon 16-Jul-18 22:07:32

Best-loads of ice cream!
Worst-flies and mosquitos!
But I do LOvE summer!

maisietoo Tue 17-Jul-18 07:44:38

My favourite thing about summer is lying in the grass watching ants and other insects going about their business.

My least favourite thing about summer is that after the 21st June the days start getting shorter and it's over all too soon!

L0IS11112222 Tue 17-Jul-18 09:38:53

The best thing is having all the family together as we are dispersed all over the world and the worst thing is when they all return to their own homes.

goose1964 Tue 17-Jul-18 11:32:35

favourite our rugby club's beer and cider festival the worst swollen ankles

davidcassidy Tue 17-Jul-18 11:34:35

I love the warm sun - but dislike too much heat!!