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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.

shajugoo Sat 22-Sept-18 21:07:42

The best thing about the Summer is the light mornings making longer more adventurous walks possible with our German Shepherd and light evenings mean we can do more with the grandchildren.
But the worst thing is the heat, since being seriously ill 2 years ago the heat for me now is a nightmare and to work in it is even worse.

Lindadorothy26 Sat 22-Sept-18 14:02:11

+ sun, sea, and sand... balmy evenings outside.

- humidity...... living in Cornwall with too many cars on the road.

helcrai Mon 23-Jul-18 23:59:57

My favourite thing (day one): the heat. My least favourite thing(day two): the heat! LOL.

glmcall123 Mon 23-Jul-18 22:26:14

I love days at the beach but hate all the insects - yuk!

jacqroberts Mon 23-Jul-18 21:30:26

Love the longer daylight hours hate the muggy unbearable heat

clarabella3 Mon 23-Jul-18 20:12:41

favourite is spending time with the kids least favourite is working while it's sunny!

cathryn1 Mon 23-Jul-18 19:41:29

we love spending time outdoors as a family, but I hate the bugs

emmac Mon 23-Jul-18 19:24:36

Best thing is having bbq's with family and friends. Worst thing is hayfever.

natalielara Mon 23-Jul-18 18:31:04

My favourite thing is the longer days. I cant stand going around in the dark - however I get really frustrated with all the bugs and flies everywhere! the heat means germs and grossness

Emmamaryd Mon 23-Jul-18 18:30:03

Summer flowers are a favourite. Hot muggy weather is not.

ali51 Mon 23-Jul-18 16:31:15

My favourite thing is beach days and barbecues! My least favourite is sunburn when I get caught on cloudy days

snare Mon 23-Jul-18 16:14:40

I love being outdoors but hate not being able to sleep when it is too hot! smile

CariGransnet (GNHQ) Mon 23-Jul-18 15:37:22

And the winner is... shysal

We are most envious - it really is the most fabulous collection of books. An email heading your way shortly

CariGransnet (GNHQ) Mon 23-Jul-18 15:02:04

Goodness...many fellow book lovers it seems! All 900+ names are in the hat. Winner will be drawn at random shortly and announced here

angela121262 Mon 23-Jul-18 12:41:35

I love gardening and BBQ’s

PJDz73 Mon 23-Jul-18 12:05:40

Longer Daylight Hours to get things done outdoors / Hot & Humid Nights make it difficult to get a decent sleep.

mrsplum Mon 23-Jul-18 10:38:20

My favourite thing about summer is wearing shorts and sandals instead of jeans and boots and my least favourite thing is the insect bites I seem to attract!

sandysandyt Mon 23-Jul-18 10:14:40

I love the light evenings and family barbecues but I do hate the bugs!!

barbarajane22 Mon 23-Jul-18 09:53:11

Fave: The sun and general upbeat feeling it brings
Dislike: Suncream.. I hate applying it and stress about when it needs reapplying if I have covered everywhere etc..

swifty999 Mon 23-Jul-18 09:39:38

Most favourite is family time in the garden doing crosswords together.
Least favourite is those little gnats that find their way into the house in the evening making that high pitched buzz! smile

carowood Mon 23-Jul-18 08:51:39

Favourite - the long hours of daylight.
Least favourite - the flies and other insects

mattbrasier Mon 23-Jul-18 07:40:28

Fave thing: Sun
Least fave thing: Wasps

bandlsd Mon 23-Jul-18 05:47:05

Best thing about summer is the warmer weather and eating refreshing ice cream and salads.

Bad things, bugs

TwiddleDee Mon 23-Jul-18 05:39:55

I love how the brighter warmer weather makes me feel happier, but I don't like how lethargic hot weather makes me.

smileykay Mon 23-Jul-18 01:17:04

Favourite thing is seeing all my lovely plants bloom in the garden and my least favourite thing is the hot humid nights.