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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.

shellee Wed 13-Jun-18 15:58:55

favourite - when it's t-shirt weather and I can be outside and much more sociable!
least favourite - when it's too hot and I can't bear to be outside - and I can't sleep.

JoJoY Wed 13-Jun-18 16:03:06

I love wearing shorts every day and I hate getting bitten by gnats.

hellymart Wed 13-Jun-18 16:10:45

My favourite thing about summer is the long days, with light evenings. The worst is the flies and wasps!

cocochips Wed 13-Jun-18 16:36:50

Picnics in the park in the glorious weather is my favourite thing. Getting sunburn is the worst.

gingerbear1990 Wed 13-Jun-18 16:40:42

Favourite: Butterflies
Least favourite: Wasps

Cazzy28 Wed 13-Jun-18 16:55:38

M y favourite thing is the lovely sunshine
My least favourite is the summer showers!

callgirl1 Wed 13-Jun-18 17:10:57

The best part is not having to wear jumpers and coats, the worst is being afraid to go outside or leave doors and windows open because I`m so terrified of wasps.

MotherHubbard Wed 13-Jun-18 17:13:00

Favourite thing - sunshine to enjoy all those summer outdoor activities.smile sunshine
Least favourite- when there is no sunshine so all the planned outdoor activities have to be abandonedsad

kamoc Wed 13-Jun-18 17:18:27

I love that the nights are longer but when the rain comes it just makes it rubbish

AliBeeee Wed 13-Jun-18 17:30:58

My favourite is the long hours of daylight here in Scotland. My least favourite is another Scottish one...the midges.

juliedee4663 Wed 13-Jun-18 17:35:22

My best thing is the light evenings, worst thing is the constant thud thud thud of all the kids around us constantly playing football

Scolwell13 Wed 13-Jun-18 17:49:12

The best part about summer is the weather—I get to sit outside on my balcony and read, listen to the birds and drink ice tea! The worst part is how busy work gets—working in a children’s library is crazy busy over the summer break.

juliedee Wed 13-Jun-18 17:49:56

the best thing is the lovely sunny days, the worse thing is the traffic jams!!

padleys Wed 13-Jun-18 18:16:10

Love the summer for enjoying the outdoors the worst thing is having to work, while its such nice weather

Chorlton43 Wed 13-Jun-18 18:21:30

I hate the midges, but love being in the garden.

grungeland Wed 13-Jun-18 18:22:40

I love cutting the grass but I am not so fond of noisy neighbours late into the night!

geordie9 Wed 13-Jun-18 18:41:18

Fave thing is sitting on beach with kids catching a tan
Worst thing is trying to get to sleep in the heat!

heatherjw Wed 13-Jun-18 18:45:58

Least favourite is flies and wasps getting into the house, best is spending time outdoors with family

MamaCaz Wed 13-Jun-18 18:53:42

For me, the best thing about summer is being able to spend so much time outside, walking, gardening or just relaxing. The worst thing is the niggling voice in my head warning me that it will pass far too quickly.

Chewbacca Wed 13-Jun-18 19:09:26

Best bit about summer is the chance to have family picnics. Worst thing about summer is the increased risk of insect bites that always, without fail, become really painful and sore. note to self - invest in body sized mosquito net ???

Glitzylynam Wed 13-Jun-18 19:25:41

The worst part of the summer for me is that it means my husband - Ade is away working much of the time. The best bit? Sitting in the garden reading with Augusta the dog snoozing in the sun by my side.

Micah68 Wed 13-Jun-18 19:32:53

I love being able to read in the garden but I hate wasps.

marpau Wed 13-Jun-18 19:37:45

The best........Spending lots of time in the garden with OH and grandchildren.
The worst......Fighting the wasps as I make jam with fruit from my garden.

annboleyn Wed 13-Jun-18 19:38:55

I love the balmy summer evenings sitting in the garden with coffee and a good book.
I hate seeing all the fat men in vests or topless

tinysidsmum Wed 13-Jun-18 19:42:41

My fave thing is having days out and picnics with my grandchildren, my least fave is wasps, can't bear them