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Every Day Is a Holiday: the hilarious true story of one dad’s attempt to celebrate the weird and wonderful calendar days (The Quirky Holiday Adventures Series Book 1) Kindle Edition
”...had me laughing from beginning to end...”
“...a strangely mesmerising read..."
“...loved the book - funny and engaging...”
George Mahood had a nice, comfortable life: a job, a house, a wife, and three kids. But stuck in the monotony of routine, he felt something was missing. Then he discovered Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day. And National Pillow Fight Day. And Work Naked Day.
George realised that the calendar is bursting with quirky, weird, and wonderful celebrations. Each of these holidays was deemed important enough by someone, somewhere, to warrant its own official day. Determined to break free from his routine and inject some fun into his life, George decided to celebrate them all.
Join George on his hilarious and heartwarming journey as he transforms his daily grind into a year-long festival of joy, learning, and unexpected adventures. With every day bringing a new holiday, George's life becomes a rip-roaring, life-affirming roller-coaster ride, proving that happiness can be found in the most unexpected places.
Every Day is a Holiday is a delightful exploration of the joy of living, reminding us all to appreciate the little things in life and celebrate every moment.
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication date16 Feb. 2014
- File size2.8 MB

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- ASIN : B00IHJC9DC
- Language : English
- File size : 2.8 MB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 327 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: 157,503 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- 237 in Parenting & Family Humour
- 388 in Fatherhood (Books)
- 678 in Family Relationship
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About the author

George Mahood is an award-winning writer.
Specifically, he came third in the village fete’s limerick competition (under 11s category) in 1988. It was the same year that Mrs Marriott's legendary fruit loaf was beaten in the WI cake contest for the first time in six years.
He is the author of fourteen non-fiction books and lives in Devon with his wife, three children, and an assortment of pets.
Follow George on social media to say hi, see photos that accompany his books, or to hear about his future projects.
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Customers find the book enjoyable and lighthearted. They appreciate the author's sense of humor and warm personality. The pacing is described as quirky and unique. Readers find the information interesting and educational. They enjoy the wonderful descriptions of family life and find the characters lovely. The book is easy to pick up and put down.
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Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it entertaining, heartwarming, and easy to read with an enjoyable author and writing style. The book is well-edited and humorous.
"Another great book by George Mahood, he makes you feel like you are chatting with a friend, but a funny, crazy, inspirational, yet also very normal,..." Read more
"...This is a very easy read. George is an ideas man and an entertainer, as opposed to a great author...." Read more
"...It will. appeal to anyone with a sense of humour. Thoroughly enjoyed and and a good laugh." Read more
"...It was heartwarming to read how celebrating all the holidays brought him closer to his family...." Read more
Customers enjoy the humor in the book. They find it amusing and lighthearted, with a sense of humor that makes them laugh out loud. The writing style is described as quirky and personable, making the reader feel like a friend. The book celebrates family life.
"...Mahood, he makes you feel like you are chatting with a friend, but a funny, crazy, inspirational, yet also very normal, guy next door...." Read more
"...Then his passion comes through and I found the book more amusing. The book doesn't only cover holidays but covers other subjects...." Read more
"I loved this comical and quirky fun-to-read memoir which takes a magnifying glass on the mundane details and minutiae of life that most memoirists..." Read more
"...I must admit to a snigger on March 9th too. George has a terrific sense of the ridiculous and his humour and warm personality are evident throughout..." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's pacing. They appreciate the author's sense of humor and quirky approach to life. The concept is unique and the writing style makes them feel part of the story. Readers find the subject matter interesting and relatable, making it seem like a real-life diary.
"...He makes the mundane interesting, the boring funny, and the weird just crazy Easy to read, enjoyable and surprisingly educative!" Read more
"...This is a very down to earth book and is not flash or glamorous...." Read more
"...book feeling like he is someone you know, unpretentious, funny, self deprecating, doggedly determined in the face of proposterous challenges, be..." Read more
"Honestly, I thought the concept of the book sounded boring...." Read more
Customers find the book informative and interesting. They appreciate the author's ability to take inspiration from everyday life and share his tales with readers. The writing style brings the book to life, providing insights into the mind of a thoroughly nice, if slightly bonkers chap and his likeable family. Readers mention offering trivia to people after reading the book.
"...He makes the mundane interesting, the boring funny, and the weird just crazy Easy to read, enjoyable and surprisingly educative!" Read more
"...The book doesn't only cover holidays but covers other subjects. The book was also educational as I learnt a few things along the way...." Read more
"...As it happens, the book is full of interesting (if random) facts, and I especially enjoyed the foodie parts...." Read more
"...to read, the book's well-edited and extremely funny, as well as oddly inspiring...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's descriptions of family life. They find the author's writing warm and lovely, with his characters coming across as lovely. The author is described as a genuine family man, and this shines through in everything he writes. The book is described as funny and poignant, with heartwarming tales of each day's holiday.
"...a terrific sense of the ridiculous and his humour and warm personality are evident throughout. Read this, you won’t be disappointed." Read more
"...if George's "projects" but actually is a charming account of contemporary family life, albeit a very loving family...." Read more
"...the world, however what follows in my opinion is a hear warming story of family life...." Read more
"...Mahood has become a complete family man, someone you feel you can trust and like...." Read more
Customers find the book easy to pick up and put down. They appreciate that it's a diary-based read, making it easy to enjoy.
"...Highly recommend- easy going and hilarity" Read more
"...The book is very easy to get into without having to wade through lots of introductions etc...." Read more
"Easy going and funny read. Made me laugh lots. Not as funny as free country but that was absolutely brilliant. Will def read part 2!" Read more
"...However I found this one as easy to put down as pick up...." Read more
Customers find the book funny and enjoyable. They say it's a good read, not too long, and well worth the money.
"...of pages for each day, each episode largely standalone and nothing too taxing...." Read more
"...This is still a good read and one worth getting. Looking forward to part 2 when that is available.." Read more
"...a feel good book which made me laugh a lot. great value and worth reading." Read more
"...It'll grab you and draw you in to great world and family. Well worth the asking price" Read more
Customers find the book boring and uninteresting. They say it lacks substance and doesn't hold their attention.
"...it so much considering nothing really happens, there are no proper celebrations, and if I tried to explain the book to someone I think it would come..." Read more
"...The book is pointless, and unlike his previous books George fails to turn this into a humouros and interesting subject...." Read more
"...Most of the holidays are not really that interesting and the author doesn't put a lot of effort in to doing the events mainly sits on his couch and..." Read more
"...reviewers, certainly not "laugh out loud", and less engaging than Free Country...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 July 2024Another great book by George Mahood, he makes you feel like you are chatting with a friend, but a funny, crazy, inspirational, yet also very normal, guy next door.
He makes the mundane interesting, the boring funny, and the weird just crazy
Easy to read, enjoyable and surprisingly educative!
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 March 2014I admired the idea and concept of George's first book and decided to give this a punt. It's pretty poorly written in all honesty and I really wondered if I was going to get through the whole thing. Saying that I did find myself genuinely laughing out loud throughout, and managed to get to the end. I was amazed that the author managed to keep up his momentum with his celebrations; I would have lost interest after about a week. I did feel a bit sorry for his wife, who is painted a little bit like the wicked witch throughout the book.
This is a very easy read. George is an ideas man and an entertainer, as opposed to a great author. I really really don't think there is enough mileage left in it for a second book.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 September 2024This guy is crude but really funny and it is obvious a shed low of research has gone into this book.
It will. appeal to anyone with a sense of humour.
Thoroughly enjoyed and and a good laugh.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 June 2014Having read Free country, I downloaded this book. I had seen it listed before on Amazon but the title and the picture on the front hadn't appealed but was now willing give it the benefit of the doubt. I enjoyed the book but I didn't find it as amusing as Free Country. It seemed the author wasn't convinced of the project till part way through the challenge and I felt this came across in the writing. Then his passion comes through and I found the book more amusing. The book doesn't only cover holidays but covers other subjects. The book was also educational as I learnt a few things along the way. It was heartwarming to read how celebrating all the holidays brought him closer to his family. Although I didn't enjoy this as much as his first book, I'm looking forward to the sequel and perhaps reading about some #microadventures that George and Ben have been on.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 April 2023I loved this comical and quirky fun-to-read memoir which takes a magnifying glass on the mundane details and minutiae of life that most memoirists try to leave out of a memoir - but I found it very engaging and the reader travels with George as he chooses various weird and whacky named holidays to filter his ordinary daily life around. Some of the holidays were so bonkers I had to google some of them as I thought the author was pulling our legs and making it up - but no, they're all out there as fact! George's writing had me laughing out loud many times with his comical style of writing, and the scene of the pillow fight with his kids is priceless - that has stayed with me and makes me chuckle every time I think of it. He takes the mickey out of himself and life in general and this was a great book to read at night - it certainly gave me an Upsy Daisy feeling the next day! I LOVE photos in books (personally) so I enjoyed the many peppered throughout the book - but I had to change to a tablet to get the photos in glorious technicolour, but it was worth it - even though most of them were of food (actually I've often wondered what people eat for their evening meals so that was an interesting insight for me personally, but then I'm a nosey parker so it was right up my street) .....oh, and I simply must visit Rattery now - I always wondered what sort of place it was myself every time I pass the sign to it on my way to Plymouth!
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 June 2017I really enjoyed this book and I would recommend it for anyone in need of a smile or a laugh. Do you think there’s nothing worth celebrating? Well think again as George Mahood has a celebration every day for 6 months! After hearing on the radio that it was ‘Talk like a Pirate Day’ he decided to set himself a celebration challenge. Who knew there was a ‘Dimpled Chad Day’ for example? There were times when his descriptions of the various ‘Days’ had me laughing out loud! I must admit to a snigger on March 9th too. George has a terrific sense of the ridiculous and his humour and warm personality are evident throughout. Read this, you won’t be disappointed.
Top reviews from other countries
- Susan CareyReviewed in Canada on 26 November 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of fun to read
This book made me laugh..like I laughed when
used to read James Herriot. Thank you so much for the belly laughs
- Dr. Niyati ChitaliaReviewed in India on 2 August 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
This book is really fantastic. It not only made a very good read, but is filled with laughter. It grows on to you. It made me search the net daily (while I was reading this book) what that particular day was celebrated for..
It sort of unleashed the child in me too. I have not laughed like this in ages...
I would give 100 stars for this book if permitted.
- Eric LambieReviewed in Germany on 2 October 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars Don't read this book if you are a grumpulous d*ck
My boys (7 & 11) loved having me read this book to them. Since they were already familiar with "Free Country" (other cycling travelogues are available), they were thrilled when various characters from the past, such as The Falcon, resurfaced in this book. George is unfailingly creative and never fails to put a humorous twist on even the most mundane of situations. This book is not only funny, but educational and inspiring! What did you do today that was new and different and possibly took you outside of your comfort zone? You can bet George did at least one thing of that sort and probably had a pasty to top it off!
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R&SReviewed in Italy on 21 June 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars Un libro simpatico e leggero
Un libro simpatico e leggero che narra di un trentaquattrenne inglese, con tre figli, che per uscire dalla routine quotidiana si è imposto di festeggiare ogni giorno, per sei mesi, una festa inglese o di altri Paesi occidentali (per lo più feste bizzarre e commerciali). Il formato kindle è di buona qualità, l'inglese molto fluido e scorrevole (un linguaggio molto colloquiale, simpatico, di tutti i giorni). L'ho letto molto volentieri in vacanza per ripassare il mio inglese.
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EmiReviewed in Spain on 9 August 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars Good stuff
I didn't really know what to expect from this book, even after reading the blurb. I was pleasantly surprised to find myself snorting, giggling and laughing out loud all the way through the book! I love the British sense of humor and this read was just perfect for me, humor wise. There was also space for not so perfect family moments and emotions and it all made me feel part of their lives. I think it's kind of special when someone let's you in on their personal life, it's easier to hide behind fiction. So, thanks for that, George! I got the sequel immediately after finishing and it was just as good. Highly recommend both books.