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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.

Isis1981uk Thu 14-Jun-18 19:45:57

My favourite thing about Summer is having a more outdoors lifestyle, sitting out in the garden reading later into the evening. My least favourite thing is having to remember lots of water, hats & suncream for the kids every time we go anywhere!

lauzc87 Thu 14-Jun-18 19:26:29

My favourite thing has to be the warm weather so that I can sit outside in my garden.
My least favourite is the warm nights where I can't sleep.

kezia Thu 14-Jun-18 17:18:56

Favourite thing is long days in the sun either in the garden or on the beach down the road.
Least favourite is wasps!

NanaPlenty Thu 14-Jun-18 17:16:32

My favourite thing about summer is the longer days and feeling you have more time to do things outside. The thing I dislike is those pesky flie that insist on coming indoors the second you have your windows open.

lilmiztam22 Thu 14-Jun-18 15:41:28

My favourite thing about summer is being able to spend more time outdoors because of the sunshine lasting longer! My least favourite thing would have to be the increase in bugs and wasps!

smith106 Thu 14-Jun-18 15:00:52

The best thing about summer is visiting my daughter and grandaughter who live far from me the worst thing is getting sunburnt because I am pale skinned so I really suffer in the heat.

SUSANCORDWELL Thu 14-Jun-18 14:15:17

my favorite thing is sleeping with open windows and hearing the birds sing in the morning and my least favorite is having to mow the lawn so often

modernworld15 Thu 14-Jun-18 14:13:55

my favourite is being able to have BBQs and picnics in the park. My least favourite is getting sunburnt!

CF22586 Thu 14-Jun-18 14:13:13

favourite is the fun days out. Least favourite is applying suncream!

djkk Thu 14-Jun-18 13:52:08

smile BBQ
sad UV

kittykomp Thu 14-Jun-18 12:48:20

fav - long days and nice weather
bads - hayfever

creativz Thu 14-Jun-18 12:27:42

Favourite pastime is spending time in garden on a light and breezy sunny day. sunshine

Worst thing is the local area suddenly being overrun with holidaymakers, living in Cornwall has a seasonal downside !!

sassielassie Thu 14-Jun-18 12:08:52

Favourite thing - getting to spend more time with the children without school being in the way, having family round more
Least favourite - our British weather!

imacmum Thu 14-Jun-18 11:59:47

I love the light evenings of summer when I can spend time in my garden harvesting runner beans, raspberries, strawberries, courgettes, carrots and French beans.

The worst thing is the amount of people on the motorways you encounter when you want to go anywhere

Gardendisy Thu 14-Jun-18 11:52:02

My favourite thing about the summer is the colours everywhere the blue sky the flowers and trees. Even the food we eat salads fruit all colours.
The worst thing is the fact that it doesn’t last very long.

windyweather62 Thu 14-Jun-18 11:49:54

Best thing..sitting in my garden in the sunshine reading a good book, cold drink in hand and watching the planes fly over on their way to the airport.
Worst thing..having to go to work when the weather is beautiful.

Maybelle Thu 14-Jun-18 11:15:15

Favourite thing about this summer is, sitting in the garden planning quilts to make for my 1st grandchild due at Christmas. s
Worst thing is nights when it's too hot to sleep !

Annie29 Thu 14-Jun-18 10:21:58

My favourite thing about summer is having picnics with the grandchildren and my least favourite is cutting the grass.

gillyknits Thu 14-Jun-18 09:53:52

The best thing is seeing all the bright colours on flowers and clothes. (Winter is so dull.)
The worst thing is not knowing whether it’s very warm or just a hot flush!

Bookatbedtime Thu 14-Jun-18 09:53:35

My favourite part of the summer is that all the hard work and money we have put into the garden really pays off, rewarding us with brilliant colours, birds and bees and butterflies but the downside is the hayfever I get when I sit out in the garden so it's best viewed from indoors.

Harris27 Thu 14-Jun-18 09:46:49

NOt having to shut your curtains at 4.30 ! Love eating outdoors alfresco! Wearing lighter clothes and not being freezing!!!

ajanela Thu 14-Jun-18 09:42:31

Garden is alive with flowers and can really be enjoyed.
Holiday traffic especially at weekends brings my area to a hault but I can stay home and enjoy the garden.

GranEd Thu 14-Jun-18 09:31:10

The best thing is going to Whitby for fish and chips.

The worst is dodging the seagulls!

lablass Thu 14-Jun-18 09:24:36

My favourite thing is long walks with my dog. My least favourite is getting eaten alive by midges, etc!

cwasin Thu 14-Jun-18 08:34:59

Being warm enough to wear shorts.
Not being able to get last year’s shorts on.