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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.

welshmaiden Thu 19-Jul-18 11:11:09

favourite thing is waking up to blue skies and the sun pouring in my window
worst thing is feeling hot and sweaty all the time, especially at night!

Lkilby Thu 19-Jul-18 11:12:54

Eating outdoors is my favourite thing.

My least favourite is the wasps that then annoy you!

bikerchick1 Thu 19-Jul-18 11:22:14

I love sitting in my garden, among the fragrant plants, reading a book, watching the sun set.

the worst part, trying to budget for my teen girl for 6 weeks, I still wish I could grow a money tree

moonsheep Thu 19-Jul-18 11:22:58

The insects are a pain in summer, but the long light nights make up for it.

maurwin Thu 19-Jul-18 11:47:27

My favourite thing is lovely long days to enjoy with family and friends.
My unfavourite thing is the sun shining through my curtains at daybreak when I want to sleep !

marieingham Thu 19-Jul-18 12:45:17

I love everything about summer apart from not being able to sleep due to being too hot, small price to pay for glorious weather

jelleng Thu 19-Jul-18 12:51:57

the best thing about summer is all the socialising with family and friends at BBQs.
The worst thing is definitely the increase in flying biting insects

paulacheadle Thu 19-Jul-18 13:34:43

I love the warm weather and lighter evenings. the thing I hate most is sitting in traffic when it is hot and stuffy

cporteus Thu 19-Jul-18 14:06:15

Favourite - spending time outdoors without having to wrap up

Least favourite - not being able to sleep when it is very hot

dijon Thu 19-Jul-18 14:10:53

Favourite - longer sunny days

Least favourite - midges and mozzies

wildchild Thu 19-Jul-18 14:11:54

I love the heat but hate the heat - basically, around 23-24º with a nice breeze is great; 29-30+º is just stifling and horrible

Sarah1271 Thu 19-Jul-18 15:25:44

Spending time with family , BBQs , dislike the annoying flys

luckyone123 Thu 19-Jul-18 16:32:19

I love to see the fledgling birds explore the garden looking for food
I hate thunderflies

antheaholloway Thu 19-Jul-18 19:03:52

My favourite thing about summer is being able to have the grandchildren to stay and to play with them in the garden and the park. My least favourite thing about summer is when we get those huge thunder and lightning storms!

nannyann5 Thu 19-Jul-18 19:18:25

My favourite thing about summer is being able to spend lots of time outdoors, walking or just relaxing in the garden. My least favourite thing is being unable to get enough sleep when the temperature is high at night.

Radley Thu 19-Jul-18 19:45:12

My favourite Summer thing is strawberry picking

least favourite is socks and sandals

sarahdec Thu 19-Jul-18 19:47:55

My favourite thing is I can get dressed quickly. My least favourite thing is wasps; they are pointless.

sunset34 Thu 19-Jul-18 21:20:01

Love seeing a clear, deep blue sky, but hate flies.

GRANOFOUR Thu 19-Jul-18 21:57:15

My favourite thing about summer is being able to sit out in the garden with a good book. My least favourite thing is the mosquitos!

fran1123 Thu 19-Jul-18 22:35:01

the best thing about summer is the oppotunity to spend long days outside,and the bad thing thing is all the creepy crawly things that also like spending long summer days outdoors as well

robyn297 Thu 19-Jul-18 22:41:16

Best thing - Family bbqs
Worst thing - flies

weekendfan Thu 19-Jul-18 22:48:25

Favourite - long light days
Least favourite - Having to work instead of going to the beach

claremacdonald Thu 19-Jul-18 23:04:22

Living in north west Scotland the best things about summer are the long, light summer nights. The worst thing for me is having to constantly cut the grass and often in thick midges!

laurap1892 Fri 20-Jul-18 00:29:04

best = warm sunny days out with the kids, making the most of the outdoors
worst = chaffing!

sweetwoman34 Fri 20-Jul-18 04:22:12

I like most about summer ; the longer days
I like least ; suffering from hayfever