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Win over £800 of brilliant books for Christmas

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CariGransnet (GNHQ) Mon 18-Nov-19 11:41:32

It's that time of year again...

If you are stuck for gift ideas for family/friends, look no further than our round-up of the best books for Christmas. From psychological thrillers to women's fiction, autobiographies to cookbooks (and everything in between), there really is something for everyone.

And, as ever, we are giving one lucky person the chance to win everything featured on the page...worth over £800. All you have to do is tell us, on this thread, who you'd most like to find under your tree this Christmas (and why).

We will be drawing a winner at random at midday on Monday 16 December. Terms and conditions apply - more details on the page.

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Smithfamily31 Wed 20-Nov-19 15:35:51

I’d like to find Alex O’Loughlin (aka Steve McGarret, Hawaii 5-0) because he is so hot and would keep me warm during the cold winter days!

Silver9 Wed 20-Nov-19 15:46:16

I would love to find L J Ross under my tree. I love her books and it would be great to learn how she gets her ideas and how she manages to write so many in a year.

Brownflopsy Wed 20-Nov-19 15:46:48

I would like to find my daughter there. This will be the first Christmas we will not all be together, as she has to work in Spain this year.

Boxy Wed 20-Nov-19 15:47:07

I'd love to find Agatha Raisan under my Christmas tree this year. I'm sure she would cause a stir and make Christmas very interesting. I might even be able to help her solve a mystery

Helennonotion Wed 20-Nov-19 15:52:51

My elder son, who currently lives overseas. I would love to spend Christmas with him!

hare Wed 20-Nov-19 15:55:51

my late granny as she was my inspiration.

dproff Wed 20-Nov-19 16:00:06

I would love my dear Dad to be my surprise under the Xmas tree this year. He passed away when I was 13 ( am now 68) but I miss him every day.

jacalpad Wed 20-Nov-19 16:01:34

Would love to find my dear daughter, who died 20 years ago, under the tree. Even just for a few hours, so I can tell her how much I love her and fill her in on all that has happened since she left us so suddenly.

daffodil07 Wed 20-Nov-19 16:05:18

I would love to find a dear aunt, my mum’s sister, who sadly died 5 years ago at the ripe old age of 93. She never married, lived life to the full and was just a joy to be around. I would have love her to meet my 2 beautiful grandchildren & for my mum & her to have a good old catchup because they were so very close & we all miss her amazing personality.

elfies Wed 20-Nov-19 16:06:04

Brian May from Queen , I've admired him for fifty years , and love him and his guitar playing , he can bring Anita too ;-)

Fineart Wed 20-Nov-19 16:08:19

I would like to find Ian Rankin under my Christmas tree. His Rebus stories are brilliant. His description of Edinburgh is so good.

grannydarkhair Wed 20-Nov-19 16:09:03

My best friend's son who died of AML in September last year. Seeing and hearing her in so much pain is heart-breaking, made worse by how far away she lives from me nowadays.

Woignarue123 Wed 20-Nov-19 16:12:42

It's got to be the Eat Yourself Healthy book after an indulgent Christmas.....//got to get back in trim in the new year

GandT Wed 20-Nov-19 16:13:06

My other half. After he had a heart attack two christmasses ago, I am making the most of every festive season together.

alanfgee8 Wed 20-Nov-19 16:14:02

I'd like to find the late, great country music singer, Merle Haggard - the best!

SandraPotter Wed 20-Nov-19 16:14:19

I would like to see the author of any of the books that make up this exciting prize and share experiences of writing first novels!

Immiesnana Wed 20-Nov-19 16:17:08

I would like to see my darling dog Molly again. We lost her in February and this is the first Christmas I won't be wrapping a present for her. Just to feel her soft ears again would be bliss.

Anj123 Wed 20-Nov-19 16:18:52

I’m lucky that I don’t really need anything so I’d be happy with something small and luxurious like some gorgeous chocolate.

rustyrebecca Wed 20-Nov-19 16:21:26

The whole cast of 'When calls the Heart' to ask them if it might be possible if I could move to Hope Valley ;-)

catta5 Wed 20-Nov-19 16:23:53

I would like to find this wonderful prize as escaping into any of these books will help me over this time as no family it is always me and the cats

tigerwibi Wed 20-Nov-19 16:26:35

I would love to find Richard Osman. We could play House of Games all day.

Leavesden Wed 20-Nov-19 16:26:47

I would like to see my dear friend Michelle who died too young and her poor family are suffering without her.

Twinklestar192 Wed 20-Nov-19 16:28:37

We would love to find sadly departed relatives because we miss them and also Stitch from Lilo and Stitch because he's fun, lovable and just perfect.

Geneswoman Wed 20-Nov-19 16:37:14

Derren Brown, he is a hero of mine. I would love to chat to him and learn more about his amazing skills.

Proseccomimama Wed 20-Nov-19 16:50:19

My best present of all would be to find this stash of books under the Christmas Tree to share with my elderly mother and family-our favourite hobby is reading.

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