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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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scillychick Thu 05-Dec-19 16:31:36

My dearest wish is to find my younger brother, who passed away two years ago, my joy would be complete.

PammyHoops Thu 05-Dec-19 14:56:25

I would like Jean M Auel under my tree. Her books are like old family friends and I can read or listen to them any time. A story of growth and learning in the Ice Age

Vivian123 Thu 05-Dec-19 14:08:17

I would like to find a nice band new Porsche 911 convertible under my tree, I could race around the neighbourhood and show off. I might even manage to pick up something hot to brighten things up. Certainly the car to pull in.

Merryweather Thu 05-Dec-19 13:30:36

I would love to find my Grandma and grandad under the Christmas tree. It would be so fantastic to have one last Christmas with them. I miss them so much. They would dote on my girls, my granddad died over thirty years ago and my grandma two years ago. My word did she love my girls and I. I miss dancing in the kitchen with them both.
Merry Christmas all x

grandadoscar Thu 05-Dec-19 13:11:40

I’d like to find Virginia wolf so I could ask lots about Orlando. What is it really about and what happened next
Thanks

muzza Thu 05-Dec-19 12:59:24

my wife as she has been the the only thing I have wanted since we started courting (old fashioned word) and during 45 years of marriage

Happyhound Thu 05-Dec-19 11:31:54

I'd love to see Paul Merton and Ian Hislop from Have I Got News for You under my tree. They always make me laugh and we could spend time looking back on 2019 with a grin. smile

minilynn3 Thu 05-Dec-19 11:27:31

My five lovely grandchildren who keep me entertained all over Christmas!

heroesof73 Thu 05-Dec-19 10:56:29

Our Grandsons who live down New Zealand

thesoupdragon44 Thu 05-Dec-19 10:25:43

I would love to have my nan back for just one Christmas so I could ask her questions about Christmas when she was a child

jo1book Thu 05-Dec-19 09:44:14

An odd job man; any odd job man.

Incafarmer Thu 05-Dec-19 09:40:11

I would like to find my mum, healthy and able to enjoy one last Christmas with us and a great grand child that she never saw.

Hildegard Thu 05-Dec-19 09:35:35

Mae West,with her "sass" and wisecracking there wouldn't be a dull moment!

belo Thu 05-Dec-19 08:45:41

I would like a handyperson - somebody to do all those small jobs that urgently need doing so on Christmas day we don't have doorknobs falling off and pictures propped up against the wall. Perhaps they could do a bit of tidying whilst they're at it....

eightyeightmilesperhour Thu 05-Dec-19 08:42:11

I would love to find my grandfather who I have never met. He died unexpectedly in his early forties. My mum was pregnant with me and he was so excited about meeting his first grandchild. I was told he was a warm, fantastic person. I would have loved to meet him.

bellabrusco Thu 05-Dec-19 08:23:10

If I found my son and his girlfriend under the tree I'd be over the moon: this is the second Christmas they've been in Australia x

KIMF Thu 05-Dec-19 07:43:27

Michael Buble so that he could sing Christmas songs for us all.

leek7 Thu 05-Dec-19 07:19:26

I would like to find my husband John under the tree at Christmas as the tree lights needs fixing!!

Reyes1234 Thu 05-Dec-19 06:18:02

it would be David Essex he could sing a Winters tale.

Judith339 Thu 05-Dec-19 00:22:23

Michelle Obama as she sounds like an interesting person to talk to, inspiring others

bananas12 Wed 04-Dec-19 23:39:05

Hugh Laurie. Funny and good looking!

Yearoff Wed 04-Dec-19 22:41:19

My grandparents who passed away 44 and 27 years ago. I’d love them to meet my 4 grandchildren.

bumblebee Wed 04-Dec-19 22:33:22

I would like to find the Tooth Fairy under my tree so that I can query why I have received nothing in return for all the teeth I've donated over the years!!!

grin

doggo Wed 04-Dec-19 22:21:40

I would love it to be Jesus. What questions I would ask. Most amazing man . He showed us love. Happy Birthday Jesus.

Sallykchaffe66 Wed 04-Dec-19 22:10:17

I would love to see David Attenborough as he has had such an amazing life and will keep us entertained all Christmas and beyond.

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