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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.

babyroo Wed 13-Jun-18 22:51:06

I love the family fun in the sunshine and HATE getting sunburnt and sweaty

ajh1907 Wed 13-Jun-18 22:54:25

Favourite: The start ofsummer
Least Favourite: The end of summer

hildajenniJ Wed 13-Jun-18 23:09:50

My favourite thing about summer is the swallows arrival and the pipistrelle bats in my roof.

The worst thing about summer is that it doesn't last long enough.

pfcpompeysarah Wed 13-Jun-18 23:23:14

Favourite thing: sunny days in pub gardens in the countryside with family and friends
Least favourite thing: Hot sticky nights where it is so difficult to get comfortable and sleep well

Maggiemaybe Thu 14-Jun-18 00:06:07

The best thing is just getting out and about without loading yourself up with coats and brollies "just in case".

The worst - sun cream. Having to slather it onto little wriggling grandsons, and it making your eyes sting.

daw1965 Thu 14-Jun-18 00:21:12

My favourite thing is being able to go to outdoor gigs and festivals. My least favourite is hayfever!

Marmight Thu 14-Jun-18 03:45:10

The best - sitting in tbe garden, eyes closed, birds singing, feeling the warmth of the sun on my skin
The worst- knowing it will only last for a short time and the dreaded winter will soon return

Liz46 Thu 14-Jun-18 06:05:20

We are lucky enough to live fairly close to a beautiful blue flag beach with a flat embankment and we often walk as briskly as possible for half an hour.
I have a fairly serious lung problem and am not allowed antihistamine so pollen is a real problem in this lovely weather.

megrawc Thu 14-Jun-18 06:31:33

Best thing-lovely sunshine,worst thing-hayfever

adelleg3 Thu 14-Jun-18 07:03:48

Favourite - days out feeling happy with the ☀
Least favourite - trying to sleep in the heat

NikkiF Thu 14-Jun-18 08:30:06

My favourite thing about summer is when the sun is shining and eating ice creams.

The worst thing is when it rains and it's colder.

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

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

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!

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!

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.

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!!!

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.

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!

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.

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 !

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.

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.

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

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!

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 !!