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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.

Mandie731 Sun 22-Jul-18 11:24:44

The best thing is that everyone is always in a good mood, and there are always lots of events. The worst thing is hayfever!

laurenold Sun 22-Jul-18 11:27:16

My favourite thing about summer is getting out more in the evenings and all the events going on. My least favourite thing is how busy the traffic gets during the school holidays

ONEphilrogers Sun 22-Jul-18 11:35:09

Favourite thing:
The freedom of just upping and going somewhere, making use of our National Trust membership
Least favourite thing:
The constant cutting of the lawn and the hedges (oh yeah and not having to do the grandparent thing of school runs and grandkid sitting, it takes away the organisation of life)

christinawadeley Sun 22-Jul-18 11:41:49

Spending quality time with the family whilst the children are off school is the best thing about summer. The Worst thing is when the school holidays end and they go back. I miss them terribly

Jeanetteleighton1979 Sun 22-Jul-18 11:51:34

My favourite thing is taking my children out places.
Least favourite is when it gets too hot

Jittie82 Sun 22-Jul-18 11:56:39

Spending time with my children in the holidays is the best and the heat we've been having is the worst

FamStephens Sun 22-Jul-18 12:00:12

I love having my children home for the holidays and enjoying the company of their little nieces and nephews as the older kids come for visits. What I hate is horseflies. They're everywhere, especially when we're trying to enjoy the pool!

galadrial Sun 22-Jul-18 12:07:04

My favourite things about Summer is the long days and light nights.

My least favourite thing is Summer coming to an end.

molpol40 Sun 22-Jul-18 12:45:00

love being able to eat al-fresco, but I hate the flies and mosquitos

13450836 Sun 22-Jul-18 13:07:36

Favourite thing is having BBQs
Least favourite thing is when it gets so humid

sue119 Sun 22-Jul-18 13:58:51

My favourite thing about summer is getting up early in the morning and taking my dog Rupert for a long walk in the local wood.
My least favourite thing is when the nights are hot and humid and it is difficult to sleep.

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

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 !!

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

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

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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

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

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

Best School holidays, worst too hot at night

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

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

Fav thing - ice cream
Least fav thing - mozzies

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.