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NatashaGransnet (GNHQ) Wed 11-Dec-19 11:23:47

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.

DUBLINER Mon 09-Nov-20 14:35:16

I would like to find Santa clause and share a Irish coffee with him .A great start to the day x

Grandmato2 Mon 09-Nov-20 14:38:30

I'd love to find John Barrowman under my tree

Segment Mon 09-Nov-20 14:39:41

My dog because he always makes me smile in these difficult times.

lakes Mon 09-Nov-20 14:44:20

I would love to meet me late grandparents, they were so much fun! and were very special.

ThelmaScott Mon 09-Nov-20 14:44:21

My husband so that he can cook the Christmas lunch!

Angelwings Mon 09-Nov-20 14:59:35

I would absolutely love to find Penn and Teller under my Christmas tree because they would conjure up a magical Christmas for everyone.

katieskatie82 Mon 09-Nov-20 15:00:34

peter kay as we'd have such a laugh on christmas day

PattyFingers Mon 09-Nov-20 15:01:07

I would like to find Doris Day under my tree so that we can talk about the interesting life she had, she was a fascinating lady.

marycarol Mon 09-Nov-20 15:04:11

All my family as we've all missed each other this year although failing that, if numbers are still restricted, I'll have George Clooney instead!

pateci0 Mon 09-Nov-20 15:06:32

The Hairy Bikers, to cook Christmas lunch

aligiraffe Mon 09-Nov-20 15:11:26

My son back from Uni. As we don't know for definite whether we are all going into Tier 3 when lockdown officially ends I don't know if he will be able to come home for Christmas & I miss him so much as he is over 160 miles away.

Royston23 Mon 09-Nov-20 15:15:48

Sir David Attenborough, just for a day so I could hear all about his adventures. Such an inspiration and interesting man.

phoenix Mon 09-Nov-20 15:23:59

Leonardo da Vinci.

He came up with ideas for helicopters, multi story living and loads of other stuff, well before his time. Would be interesting to see what he could do in modern times.

cas2712 Mon 09-Nov-20 15:25:37

I would love to see my dear Dad. He used to meet me from school every Friday and we would go to the cinema.

phoenix Mon 09-Nov-20 15:26:13

Would also like the chance to talk to my late mother, to try to find out exactly what I did (or didn't do) to find out why she decided I was persona non grata, after running myself ragged for her for so long.sad

toscalily Mon 09-Nov-20 15:27:19

This is a bit like groundhog day - it's a year old ladies, been and gone.

pluckypuddin Mon 09-Nov-20 15:41:51

I would love to find my husband's family under the tree. They are based in the US and we've never had a complete family Christmas with his family and mine. After how this year has been, it would be incredible to have us all together. I also know it would be something my husband would never forget and I would love to give that to him!

JoJoY Mon 09-Nov-20 15:42:56

I would love to find my Mum under my tree as I haven't seen her in person in over a year!

lornajk Mon 09-Nov-20 15:45:28

I'd like to find my son under the tree, as it's highly unlikely with what's going on that I'm going to get to see him this Christmas :-)

parkersheen Mon 09-Nov-20 15:46:30

I'd like to find my entire family - dead and alive - imagine the catch-ups and stories!

nokkie Mon 09-Nov-20 15:47:57

I'd like to find John Bishop under my tree after the year I've had I could do with a good laugh.

Katyj Mon 09-Nov-20 15:50:05

My mum. She’s in hospital at the moment with coronavirus. Hoping she makes it in time.

emmaandbunni Mon 09-Nov-20 15:53:28

I would like to find Santa under my tree to bring a little magic back in to the world.

elodie17 Mon 09-Nov-20 16:01:24

my family since we havent been able to meet much this year

swifty999 Mon 09-Nov-20 16:11:23

Donald Trump, because then I know he'll have left the White House