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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.

matty44 Sun 22-Jul-18 20:38:10

Best - getting out in the garden
Worst - wasps when you are sat out eating

suziebird Sun 22-Jul-18 20:34:22

best thing - open toe sandals/flip flops worst thing - too hot to sleep at night

topcatz Sun 22-Jul-18 20:29:19

I adore the long summer evenings and been able to spend time in the garden. I hate all the bugs though that come with it!

paulineb Sun 22-Jul-18 20:24:58

My favourite thing is the warm weather my least favourite thing are wasps and flies

Piggypoo Sun 22-Jul-18 20:21:11

Favourite - Walking through beautiful wildflower meadows.
Lest favourite - Having prickly heat!

luijojo Sun 22-Jul-18 19:56:54

My favourite thing about Summer is that everyone smiles more and seem generally happier .... and the worst thing is having to work on a hot train in high temperatures

mrsmonk Sun 22-Jul-18 19:38:17

i love being outdoors nearly all the time,lots of lovely walks in the countryside
i do not like weeding the garden,its so time consuming and backbreaking

ptak5566 Sun 22-Jul-18 19:37:13

I love being outside in the fresh air with family and friends, a Bbq and fun and games. I dislike hot nights when it is too close to sleep and you just can't get comfortable.

hannahmassy1 Sun 22-Jul-18 19:25:33

My favourite thing is being able to sit outside in the morning sun with my first coffee of the day and my book and least favourite is the flies! They seem to be everywhere at the moment!

Squina Sun 22-Jul-18 19:14:25

My favourite thing is definitely the sunshine and flowers. My worst thing is hot nights, so less sleep.

jocork Sun 22-Jul-18 17:58:37

Favourite thing is having 6 weeks off work as I work in a school. Least favourite thing is being too hot and having to spend a lot of the time on appointments that I can't have in term time - medical checks, dentist, home maintenance work etc.

docp Sun 22-Jul-18 17:50:47

I love the sun and cruising around in my convertible. I hate it that my garden is all parched and suffering. And I hate neighbours who keep wasting water on unnecessary stuff like washing their cars.

SS2208 Sun 22-Jul-18 17:27:11

Fav thing - ice cream
Least fav thing - mozzies

angiemoon Sun 22-Jul-18 17:18:52

my favourite -- having our dinner on the patio ( love eating outside) and my least favourite--- having to weed and water the garden

Daph Sun 22-Jul-18 17:15:06

Best School holidays, worst too hot at night

scrapgran Sun 22-Jul-18 16:39:47

hate the heat if it goes over 25 degrees but I love the school holidays which give me a chance to spend more time with my grandchildren

sofieellis Sun 22-Jul-18 16:37:47

I love having the kids at home.
I hate hayfever and the misery it causes!

cathyov Sun 22-Jul-18 16:28:48

My favourite thing about summer are the long days and being able to sit out in the evenings enjoying the garden. My least favourite thing is towards the end of the summer I develop an asthmatic cough, not sure quite what I am allergic too but it continues on into Autumn.

luckybean Sun 22-Jul-18 16:27:00

I love being able to wear summer clothes but I hate it when it gets too hot and I start to sweat!

Jenba Sun 22-Jul-18 16:15:21

I do love the longer lighter nights and to see them flowers in bloom, especially roses, but do not like it when the weather is too warm

theorganisedgirl Sun 22-Jul-18 14:55:08

My favourite thing about the summer is lying on the hammock . . . my least favourite is the flies.

rachelkanga Sun 22-Jul-18 14:39:36

Favourite thing is lovely weather, chance to get out and have picnics, walk dog,

Least favourite thing returning to work in September

suzieo1 Sun 22-Jul-18 14:38:26

I love not having to wear or carry a coat. I don't like getting sweaty!

cotswoldlass Sun 22-Jul-18 14:21:50

I love the extra hours of daylight but I'm not so keen on having to mow the lawn or weed the garden - not that it's a problem at the moment !!

jakki66 Sun 22-Jul-18 14:15:20

I love that I will get to spend more time with my Granddaughters Olivia Elsie and Sydney but I am not liking this hot weather. Its just to much and going through Perimenopause is not helping either, I cant wait for Autumn lol.x