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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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leilajay21 Thu 21-Nov-19 21:54:30

I would love to found Stephen Fry and share our love of literature around a cuppa and Christmas biscuits.

Levariouf Thu 21-Nov-19 21:36:03

My daddy who’s up in the stars ⭐️

quizqueen Thu 21-Nov-19 21:28:42

My first and only dog, Sandy. She was a stray who found me and was very faithful.

tomskype Thu 21-Nov-19 21:19:20

I would like to find Dylan Moran as he's very funny and I think quite good eye candy too!

kittykomp Thu 21-Nov-19 21:19:16

Prince Harry as he's amazing

snowyboots Thu 21-Nov-19 21:15:10

I would love to find the comedian Peter Kay under my Christmas tree, it would be the funniest Christmas ever if I did. Plus some new knickers !!

Johnstrangewinter Thu 21-Nov-19 21:02:29

Oscar Wilde and the white kitten.

bikerbill Thu 21-Nov-19 20:46:49

I would like to find my Mam under my tree, Christmas had much more meaning while she was alive.

lollee Thu 21-Nov-19 20:11:14

Sam Heughan who plays Jamie in Outlander. This man in a kilt would just have to be, my very best present from under the tree. Protective and manly he would be, all of this feminism is not for me. (Glad this is fantasy as I am too old to even be a cougar).

suedoidge Thu 21-Nov-19 19:50:34

I would like to find my mum under my Christmas tree, I really miss her

marmar01 Thu 21-Nov-19 19:22:47

i would like to find both my daugters under my tree, they are working most days over christmas in the nhs, it would make our familys christmas day if they could magicaly be with us just for Christmas day.

Claudiaclaws Thu 21-Nov-19 19:18:13

I too would love to find my late Father underneath our Christmas tree.He would be so proud of his two great grandsons and great grandaughter. He introduced me to reading, and I remember our wonderful Saturday morning trips to the Library.

Squara19 Thu 21-Nov-19 18:55:28

I would love to find David Attenborough under my tree this year. Would be nice to hear all about his adventures around the world

clairewoods137 Thu 21-Nov-19 18:52:09

Robbie Williams, because he has a Christmas album out this year 'The Christmas Present' and could sing to us all!

mecazza Thu 21-Nov-19 18:39:02

I would love to see my parents under the tree. I would like them to know how I miss them especially at Christmas, family time.

Edenar Thu 21-Nov-19 18:30:01

Romesh Ranganathan, Comedian.......I need a good laugh

Cathy1000 Thu 21-Nov-19 18:03:16

If like to find my daughter and family. She has been in Canada for fifteen years and we would so like her here for the holidays.

casparcat Thu 21-Nov-19 17:39:51

I would love to find some of my ancestors from my family tree research. Some had a tough time but some were very naughty. I'd love to hear their tales.

debskeay Thu 21-Nov-19 17:29:01

i would like to find harry styles under the tree

woo69 Thu 21-Nov-19 17:24:29

All my work “family”, I spend more time with them than I do my own family and it would be great to celebrate Christmas with them. (My employer closes from Christmas Eve to 2nd January and I miss them all so much)

callgirl1 Thu 21-Nov-19 17:18:51

My husband, who died just over 3 years ago, and my father, who was killed 6 months before I was born, I`m sure they`d get on well, both being Lancashire lads.

Jeanieallergy21 Thu 21-Nov-19 17:18:11

I'd love to find my late grandma under my tree this Christmas. She died 26 years ago and now I'm older I've thought of so many things I wish I'd discussed with her when she was alive.

Blenheim55 Thu 21-Nov-19 17:15:15

I would love to find my mum and dad under the Christmas tree, mum has been gone 7.5 years and Dad two years ago tomorrow. Both avid readers for all their lives, passing their passion on to me. What wouldn’t I give for just one more magic Christmas story. Their presence felt and their undying love returned in spades. Merry Christmas everyone and good luck. ?????????

hamisha Thu 21-Nov-19 17:09:14

The curator of your prize bundle as they clearly have good taste so we could talk about great books, old and new, over a glass of sherry and a mince pie

Lorelei Thu 21-Nov-19 16:59:00

I'd like to find my better half under my tree as he is always an important part of my life and Xmas is a time we like to spend together. I wouldn't mind if Sir David Attenborough & Chris Packham were under the tree too as it would be great to discuss wildlife and the natural world with two such knowledgeable people, enjoy a big traditional roast dinner with all the trimmings + mince pies, Xmas pudding and all the usual nuts and sweet treats. Forrest Galante would also be welcome as we are very interested in his work looking to see whether certain animals are 'Extinct or Alive' - I loved it when he caught the supposedly extinct Zanzibar Leopard on camera, and found an elderly female Fernandina Tortoise on the Galapagos Island of the same name (last confirmed alive in 1906); I haven't see the whole series yet but hopefully he's found other species. I think I need a bigger tree to fit that lot under.

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