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Every Day Is a Holiday
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What happens when you discover that today is Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day, tomorrow is National Curmudgeon Day, and the day after that is Inane Answering Machine Message Day? Well, you decide to celebrate them, that’s what!
At least, that’s what George Mahood did. He had a nice, comfortable life, with a job, a wife, and three young children. But he felt like he was missing out on a lot of what the world had to offer. The calendar is full of these quirky, weird and wonderful events, and George realised that somebody somewhere had created these holidays, believing that they were important enough to warrant their own official day. Surely he should therefore be more appreciative of their existence? He decided to try and celebrate them all, in the hope that it would turn him into a happier, more intelligent and more content person.
Follow George on his hilarious, life changing adventure as tries to balance his normal life with a wealth of new experiences, people, facts and bizarre situations. It’s a rip-roaring, life-affirming, roller-coaster of a ride, where every day is a holiday.
What happens when you discover that today is Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day, tomorrow is National Curmudgeon Day, and the day after that is Inane Answering Machine Message Day? Well, you decide to celebrate them, that’s what!
At least, that’s what George Mahood did. He had a nice, comfortable life, with a job, a wife, and three young children. But he felt like he was missing out on a lot of what the world had to offer. The calendar is full of these quirky, weird and wonderful events, and George realised that somebody somewhere had created these holidays, believing that they were important enough to warrant their own official day. Surely he should therefore be more appreciative of their existence? He decided to try and celebrate them all, in the hope that it would turn him into a happier, more intelligent and more content person.
Follow George on his hilarious, life changing adventure as tries to balance his normal life with a wealth of new experiences, people, facts and bizarre situations. It’s a rip-roaring, life-affirming, roller-coaster of a ride, where every day is a holiday.
327 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 16, 2014
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About the author
George Mahood
162 books484 followersGeorge Mahood is an award-winning writer. Specifically, he was placed third in the Little Brington Village Fete's limerick competition (Under 10s 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.
George studied Communication Studies and English Literature at Leeds University. After spending a year travelling in the USA (with clothes and money), he worked for several years in a variety of jobs including charity fund-raising and garlic bread making. He currently works as a photographer, specialising in weddings. George has been the lead singer and guitarist of a rubbish band and the chairman and midfielder of an awful Sunday-league football team.
George has plenty more madcap ideas that will form the basis of future books. Follow him on Twitter and Facebook to keep in touch, see more photos from FREE COUNTRY, and to hear about future projects.
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March 9, 2016
I picked this up for free on Amazon a couple of days ago thinking it was fiction. I don't generally read memoirs, especially memoirs of people I don't know of before hand. It took me a few pages to realize that I made a huge mistake- this book is non-fiction and I don't read non-fiction. But I kept reading because I loved the quirky concept and I kept reading until two days later I was finished and excited to find out there was a sequel. (Please oh please Mr. Mahood, consider making it free on Amazon some day soon.)
I loved learning about special holidays and celebrations throughout the year and reading Mr. Mahood's experiences with them. I think my favorite day to read about was the St. George's Day and the "Mass Gathering of Georges" in which only one George showed up- with his dragon in tow. I'm glad he got his free coffee and lunch voucher despite the party being quite lack luster. I also really liked any stories having to do with the mystery cans. The author is so much braver than I am. Also any parts of the book that had to do with his family and friends and pets were wonderful to read as well.
Today is March 9th and according to this calendar (https://www.daysoftheyear.com/) it is also Get Over It Day. I do plan on focusing some energies today on getting over a few things that have been driving me crazy lately. I have some roommates moving in soon and I've not been too happy about it. What was I talking about? Oh yeah! And then I found £50.
I loved learning about special holidays and celebrations throughout the year and reading Mr. Mahood's experiences with them. I think my favorite day to read about was the St. George's Day and the "Mass Gathering of Georges" in which only one George showed up- with his dragon in tow. I'm glad he got his free coffee and lunch voucher despite the party being quite lack luster. I also really liked any stories having to do with the mystery cans. The author is so much braver than I am. Also any parts of the book that had to do with his family and friends and pets were wonderful to read as well.
Today is March 9th and according to this calendar (https://www.daysoftheyear.com/) it is also Get Over It Day. I do plan on focusing some energies today on getting over a few things that have been driving me crazy lately. I have some roommates moving in soon and I've not been too happy about it. What was I talking about? Oh yeah! And then I found £50.
November 11, 2016
This book had been sitting on my kindle for quite sometime and I finally decided to give it a chance.... what a hilarious surprise!
Mahood had me cracking up every other page and I became q big fan.
In this book he celebrates whatever holiday(s) is listed in the calendar for that day, some are totally nonsensical others are quite interesting making Mahood get out of his way to celebrate them "properly".
There is nothing extraordinary about the story, it's just a light and fun read that will make you wish you had a neighbor like him.
Mahood had me cracking up every other page and I became q big fan.
In this book he celebrates whatever holiday(s) is listed in the calendar for that day, some are totally nonsensical others are quite interesting making Mahood get out of his way to celebrate them "properly".
There is nothing extraordinary about the story, it's just a light and fun read that will make you wish you had a neighbor like him.
May 24, 2014
To be honest, I had fairly low expectations of George´s second book, I mean, just how interesting can a string of national holidays be? Well, as it happens, in George´s hands... very interesting; and not only interesting but funny, informative,sad and sometimes surprising as well. George leads you through 6 months of "special" holiday days as he continues blithely with his life as husband, father, photographer, writer and daily park tripper. I thought that this would be a trivial book, but his antics and those of his wife and children lift "Every Day´s A Holiday" from the depths of banality to the dizzy heights of incredulous delight! However, I do have two bones to pick with him... why did you saw the foot off of the jamon, and when are you going to learn more about Hispanic authors?
November 17, 2014
I loved this book! This is a humorous memoir that has more substance than you'd think from just the title.
I wish George and Rachel lived next door to me. They seem like really fun people. For me, reading "Every Day Is a Holiday" was like having a chat with a good friend who decided to embark on a crazy project for kicks (a project that required bubble wrap, chanting in the rain, and full family participation) and stuck with it to the end. This book will make you laugh and brighten your day and, when you're done, you'll find yourself thinking about a ridiculous project of your own.
I wish George and Rachel lived next door to me. They seem like really fun people. For me, reading "Every Day Is a Holiday" was like having a chat with a good friend who decided to embark on a crazy project for kicks (a project that required bubble wrap, chanting in the rain, and full family participation) and stuck with it to the end. This book will make you laugh and brighten your day and, when you're done, you'll find yourself thinking about a ridiculous project of your own.
June 30, 2015
I decided to follow George through his holiday celebrations as they came up on the calendar; hence, I have read essentially one per day all year until now. He is just as frivolously entertaining as in Free Country.
May 14, 2015
The first half was amusing but then the last half felt like, ugh more of the same thing?
May 22, 2020
This was the best kindle book I've gotten for free from Amazon! If you want a laugh during this virus lockdown check this out. Since he covers the first half of the year I was able to follow along for a couple days.
In the words of his youngest daughter Kitty, who wants to read more? MEEEEE!
So what are the holidays for today?
2020 Daily Holidays that fall on May 22, include:
Canadian Immigrants Day
Carb Day - May 22, 2020
Don't Fry Day - May 22, 2020 (Friday before Memorial Day)
Harvey Milk Day (California)
International Day for Biological Diversity
National Cooler Day - May 22, 2020
National Heat Safety Awareness Day - May 22, 2020 (Fourth Friday in May)
National Maritime Day
Carb day! Yum yum yum (It did seem as if many holidays center around food--tomorrow is Taffy Day!) In the book it's vanilla pudding day too.
George bought his kids harmonicas on this day because it's also buy a musical instrument day.
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In the words of his youngest daughter Kitty, who wants to read more? MEEEEE!
So what are the holidays for today?
2020 Daily Holidays that fall on May 22, include:
Canadian Immigrants Day
Carb Day - May 22, 2020
Don't Fry Day - May 22, 2020 (Friday before Memorial Day)
Harvey Milk Day (California)
International Day for Biological Diversity
National Cooler Day - May 22, 2020
National Heat Safety Awareness Day - May 22, 2020 (Fourth Friday in May)
National Maritime Day
Carb day! Yum yum yum (It did seem as if many holidays center around food--tomorrow is Taffy Day!) In the book it's vanilla pudding day too.
George bought his kids harmonicas on this day because it's also buy a musical instrument day.
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May 3, 2015
I wasn't sure whether I would enjoy this book or find it a bit boring.........I mean just how interesting can all those obscure holidays be? Well I didn't just enjoy it I loved it, it was hilarious and I found myself laughing out loud in places. Loved how it was written and I'm looking forward to reading more by George.
April 27, 2016
I just couldn't finish this book. I don't think I've ever said that before either. The author seems like a nice, fun guy who I'd enjoy being friends with, but when I read something, I need there to be some semblance of a storyline. Something has to happen. Nothing happens - at least not for the first half of the book.
August 25, 2018
Great read
This book is funny, about an ordinary man setting himself a daft challenge and what happens throughout the challenge. Similar to his previous book this book is witty, entertaining and inspiring. Thank you for another great book
This book is funny, about an ordinary man setting himself a daft challenge and what happens throughout the challenge. Similar to his previous book this book is witty, entertaining and inspiring. Thank you for another great book
March 13, 2022
The book that came before Life's A Beach. It was odd at the end...the end of this one seemed to overlap with the beginning of the other one. But it made me want to immediately start the other one over again and see how they flowed. Stupid me--it's what I get for reading them out of order!
I loved this almost as much as I did Life's A Beach, which is to say, a goodly bit. It explained the origin of the term "Biggishly Built", for one. And the joke about finding $75 pounds, or whatever. I still don't think that one's funny at all.
But the rest of his wild and crazy adventures are sure to tickle your fancy. They did mine, at least. Enjoyed, much! But you have to be prepared to deal with a guy doing ridiculously stupid things to celebrate ridiculously stupid holidays only so that he could write about them. Upsy Daisy Day? Ball Point Pen Day? Slugs Return From San Juan Capistrano Day? Ridiculous.
But be minded, it's not all about the days, or even the weeks and the months. It's a lot about him and his family and his very sensible children and his very peculiar cats. And neighbors. And friends. And the whole of jolly old England, to boot.
More, please.
I loved this almost as much as I did Life's A Beach, which is to say, a goodly bit. It explained the origin of the term "Biggishly Built", for one. And the joke about finding $75 pounds, or whatever. I still don't think that one's funny at all.
But the rest of his wild and crazy adventures are sure to tickle your fancy. They did mine, at least. Enjoyed, much! But you have to be prepared to deal with a guy doing ridiculously stupid things to celebrate ridiculously stupid holidays only so that he could write about them. Upsy Daisy Day? Ball Point Pen Day? Slugs Return From San Juan Capistrano Day? Ridiculous.
But be minded, it's not all about the days, or even the weeks and the months. It's a lot about him and his family and his very sensible children and his very peculiar cats. And neighbors. And friends. And the whole of jolly old England, to boot.
More, please.
May 23, 2018
I needed a laugh after Unbroken, but I didn’t realize this until I started Every Day is a Holiday, which I had decided upon randomly. I think I loved his Free Country story more (this one takes some time before the ease in his storytelling develops). I still gave it 4 stars because I think it takes something special to make someone - thousands of miles away with a completely different context for life - laugh out loud. Just try to make someone you know laugh, repeatedly, and you’ll see that humor is hard work.
October 19, 2019
This book covers the first 6 months of the year as George attempts to celebrate all the offbeat “holidays” that people have dreamed up. I thought this book would cover the entire year, but that book would be too long. I also noticed a few skipped days. A lot of these "holidays" are silly and some days have multiple “holidays.” George doesn’t seem to plan ahead much and is often not prepared to celebrate a specific day, in addition to sharing that he’s limited in honoring some days properly due to funds. Great concept, mildly amusing book. Sometimes drags a bit.
September 15, 2018
Light hearted read
I enjoy reading books in the diary style so thoight I'd give it a go...
What a joy to read. George is very real, very down to earth and naturally funny.
Looking forward to reading another of his books.
I enjoy reading books in the diary style so thoight I'd give it a go...
What a joy to read. George is very real, very down to earth and naturally funny.
Looking forward to reading another of his books.
August 23, 2018
One of the books that makes you laugh out loud
October 9, 2022
I was so invested in the food challenges.
December 17, 2023
Why is this book so damn funny?? It's like a conversation with a very funny man. Dry sarcastic humor is it for me.
January 17, 2026
George is a very funny guy, the sort of guy I'd love to be mates with - and the idea to celebrate each day is wholesome
June 28, 2017
This was a free book from Amazon. I enjoyed it very much. George is a funny guy. I smiled often and sometimes burst out laughing. He shares the mundane daily stuff of family life. That is where we need to find our joys.
August 1, 2016
I picked up this book thinking it was a fiction book about a man who was going to celebrate random holidays. It turned out to be a non-fiction book with the same premise which was a bit less appealing.
Don’t get me wrong, it was still a funny and enjoyable book. But non-fiction meant it was also like a memoir. After reading a few work related books I was almost burnt out on those. But it started of engaging enough so I kept at it.
All in all, it was enjoyable. The whole “goofy dumb husband and firm wife” bit got old quick though. I’ve read too many books recently where that is the set up so it got boring fast. There were also days where it felt like the celebration was halfway. I especially enjoyed the anecdotes with the children though. Those were cute stories and he was creative with the ways he tried to celebrate with them. I found that a lot of the side stories that didn’t relate to the holiday were difficult to get through though. They read as extra fluff in a book that was already fluffy. For a lot of those parts I just skimmed.
This book ready more like a blog than anything else. It’s a bit jumbled and there is no real plot so don’t go in expecting one. It's an odd concept for a memoir type book. Everyone comments on this, even George at various points in it. Which is why I feel it would have been better as a fiction book. You’re not going to be a better or worst person for having read it. Hell even George didn’t learn anything or grow (as he stated in the final pages); it was just a fun experiment.
I’m on the fence about whether I want to read the second book. It wasn’t terrible but again nothing was memorable to me and it wasn’t as funny as I was hoping it to be. But I didn't want to just give up on it. There were humorous moments but again it read like a blog. So there were some side stories that had nothing to do with the holidays and were just filler. If nothing else it is a quick funny read to pass a rainy weekend with.
Don’t get me wrong, it was still a funny and enjoyable book. But non-fiction meant it was also like a memoir. After reading a few work related books I was almost burnt out on those. But it started of engaging enough so I kept at it.
All in all, it was enjoyable. The whole “goofy dumb husband and firm wife” bit got old quick though. I’ve read too many books recently where that is the set up so it got boring fast. There were also days where it felt like the celebration was halfway. I especially enjoyed the anecdotes with the children though. Those were cute stories and he was creative with the ways he tried to celebrate with them. I found that a lot of the side stories that didn’t relate to the holiday were difficult to get through though. They read as extra fluff in a book that was already fluffy. For a lot of those parts I just skimmed.
This book ready more like a blog than anything else. It’s a bit jumbled and there is no real plot so don’t go in expecting one. It's an odd concept for a memoir type book. Everyone comments on this, even George at various points in it. Which is why I feel it would have been better as a fiction book. You’re not going to be a better or worst person for having read it. Hell even George didn’t learn anything or grow (as he stated in the final pages); it was just a fun experiment.
I’m on the fence about whether I want to read the second book. It wasn’t terrible but again nothing was memorable to me and it wasn’t as funny as I was hoping it to be. But I didn't want to just give up on it. There were humorous moments but again it read like a blog. So there were some side stories that had nothing to do with the holidays and were just filler. If nothing else it is a quick funny read to pass a rainy weekend with.
August 18, 2014
Having enjoyed George Mahood sense of humor and storytelling in his first book Free Country: A Penniless Adventure the Length of BritainI had to check out his second effort. I really enjoyed this book again for the humor and storytelling. As with the first book there is also a great lesson to this book that I won't share because it will spoil the ending.
Mahood does a great job of taking what could really be a boring topic and making it an interesting read. I even think it is mentioned in the book that writing about observing the different daily holidays is more of a blog topic than a book topic. Is every holiday a homerun? Nope and Mahood let's that be known. He makes the best of the day. Sometimes he wings it and take the day at face value and other times he does research to learn more about the significance of the day. He starts on January 1 and does it for six months sometimes by himself, many times including his kids and most of the time with his wife lovingly mocking him. While sharing his experiences with the holidays he also weaves in stories about his family, pets, neighbors and career. Sometimes the holidays even help him to make life changing choices.
I found this book a very easy and enjoyable read. I think it would be good for a reader that knows they are going to have a busy week and can only ready a few minutes a day. The book, on Kindle, is broken in to seven sections. One section for each month (January through June) and than a wrap-up section. Each section is divided up by day and each day is only two to four pages at most so a reader could sit down and in a few minutes read four or five days easily. Mahood does reference his previous book a number of times so it might be helpful to read that one first too.
Mahood does a great job of taking what could really be a boring topic and making it an interesting read. I even think it is mentioned in the book that writing about observing the different daily holidays is more of a blog topic than a book topic. Is every holiday a homerun? Nope and Mahood let's that be known. He makes the best of the day. Sometimes he wings it and take the day at face value and other times he does research to learn more about the significance of the day. He starts on January 1 and does it for six months sometimes by himself, many times including his kids and most of the time with his wife lovingly mocking him. While sharing his experiences with the holidays he also weaves in stories about his family, pets, neighbors and career. Sometimes the holidays even help him to make life changing choices.
I found this book a very easy and enjoyable read. I think it would be good for a reader that knows they are going to have a busy week and can only ready a few minutes a day. The book, on Kindle, is broken in to seven sections. One section for each month (January through June) and than a wrap-up section. Each section is divided up by day and each day is only two to four pages at most so a reader could sit down and in a few minutes read four or five days easily. Mahood does reference his previous book a number of times so it might be helpful to read that one first too.
March 15, 2015
In Every Day Is a Holiday by George Mahood, George decides (as a part of his New Year's resolution) to celebrate a different holiday every day for six months. At first, when I started reading the book, I thought I would get bored because he just explain celebrating every day. Yet every entry was interesting and very different from the others because he celebrated each holiday a little differently. Sometimes he would celebrate a month holiday such as Man v Ham where George incorporates a piece of ham in a dish each day. My favourite part of the book is when he celebrates Man v Can (another month holiday) and opens a can of mince meat in which to his children think is poo. Every Holiday Is a Holiday has many laugh at loud moments and offers a fun reading experience. After reading Every Day Is a Holiday, I decided to read his second book, in addition to Every Day is a Holiday, Life's A Beach which I have enjoyed very much. His books are very funny and I recommend them to teens and adults who are looking for a fun and eye opening book.
June 16, 2016
I enjoyed Every Day is a Holiday. What I liked most about the book, was the author's voice. He is very readable, very likeable, and has a great sense of humor. The only downside of this book is that the premise is very much a one-trick pony. Every day for 6 months George will 'celebrate' at least one of the weird special themes that almost every day has these days (ex: Sept. 19th is Talk Like a Pirate Day, or May 4th is Star Wars Day).
It's cute for a while, and I never tired of HOW George told us about what he did each day. Although, halfway through I just got bored with WHAT he was telling us. But I persevered because I did enjoy the 'how' so much.
Every Day is a Holiday is an enjoyable, quick read. It reminded me very much of That Bear Ate My Pants by Tony James Slater. And now I want to read George's first book, Free Country.
It's cute for a while, and I never tired of HOW George told us about what he did each day. Although, halfway through I just got bored with WHAT he was telling us. But I persevered because I did enjoy the 'how' so much.
Every Day is a Holiday is an enjoyable, quick read. It reminded me very much of That Bear Ate My Pants by Tony James Slater. And now I want to read George's first book, Free Country.
July 13, 2016
I absolutely loved this book! I can't wait to read more if his writings :)
This came up in my' because you liked a book you might also like this other book' list. The recommendation was spot on. I feel like everyone hits a point in life where they sort of loose their way for a bit and have to find a way back. There's something about the stories where the person sets their own challenge off the beaten path that really resonates with me. In that way this book reminded me of Julia and Julie.
(she cooked her way thru Julia Child's cookbook in a year ). Both authors find this quirky thing to do that no one else was doing to bring themselves out of a funk. Along the way the meet interesting people they never would've before, and learned new things they'd never encountered. All the while finding themselves as well.
Its inspiring and encouraging to read!
This came up in my' because you liked a book you might also like this other book' list. The recommendation was spot on. I feel like everyone hits a point in life where they sort of loose their way for a bit and have to find a way back. There's something about the stories where the person sets their own challenge off the beaten path that really resonates with me. In that way this book reminded me of Julia and Julie.
(she cooked her way thru Julia Child's cookbook in a year ). Both authors find this quirky thing to do that no one else was doing to bring themselves out of a funk. Along the way the meet interesting people they never would've before, and learned new things they'd never encountered. All the while finding themselves as well.
Its inspiring and encouraging to read!
May 28, 2015
I loved this book! :-)
Having really enjoyed George Mahood's first book (Free Country) I was really looking forward to reading this onw. I wasn't disappointed.
It is a great story, well told and amusingly written - even laugh-out-loud funny in lots of places. It only took me a few days to read, mainly because I couldn't wait to get stuck into it, but also testament to the author's very easy-to-read style. I don't mean that in any derogatory way at all, his writing is a pleasure to read so it's easy to plough through the pages.
I read this on Kindle Paperwhite on which the page formatting and occasional photographs worked just fine.
Nice one George - looking forward to reading the next one!
Having really enjoyed George Mahood's first book (Free Country) I was really looking forward to reading this onw. I wasn't disappointed.
It is a great story, well told and amusingly written - even laugh-out-loud funny in lots of places. It only took me a few days to read, mainly because I couldn't wait to get stuck into it, but also testament to the author's very easy-to-read style. I don't mean that in any derogatory way at all, his writing is a pleasure to read so it's easy to plough through the pages.
I read this on Kindle Paperwhite on which the page formatting and occasional photographs worked just fine.
Nice one George - looking forward to reading the next one!
July 3, 2018
Book number 50. Nearly there, just 2 more to go!! Everyday is a holiday by George Mahood.
I struggled to get through this book to be honest. It is about George who decides to take on the challenge of celebrating all those obscure days that now seem to be everywhere. Things like "celebrate postage stamp day" or "kiss a stranger day".
It was supposed to be funny and there were a few bits that raised a smile from me but I am afraid that on the whole I found it quite tedious. The idea is quite cool but actually reading what are essentially diary entries detailing George's attempts at celebrating these obscure days was pretty boring.
I gave it 2 stars. I shall not be seeking out the second book which is more of the same only july to December. This book is january to june.
I struggled to get through this book to be honest. It is about George who decides to take on the challenge of celebrating all those obscure days that now seem to be everywhere. Things like "celebrate postage stamp day" or "kiss a stranger day".
It was supposed to be funny and there were a few bits that raised a smile from me but I am afraid that on the whole I found it quite tedious. The idea is quite cool but actually reading what are essentially diary entries detailing George's attempts at celebrating these obscure days was pretty boring.
I gave it 2 stars. I shall not be seeking out the second book which is more of the same only july to December. This book is january to june.
October 1, 2015
Great Read
It was fun learning about all of the different holidays and at first seemed like it would be an easy challenge, but life always seems to get in the way. I must say, this book wasn't quiet as funny as Free Country and the challenge didn't seem as brutal, but was still a joy to read. As a reader, I always like to visualize what I am reading and I could easily do that with this book. The more I read George Mahood, the more I feel like a friend that could be sitting there having a drink and listening to a friend's stories. If you just want a quick easy read that will make you smile and laugh, then this is a book for you.
It was fun learning about all of the different holidays and at first seemed like it would be an easy challenge, but life always seems to get in the way. I must say, this book wasn't quiet as funny as Free Country and the challenge didn't seem as brutal, but was still a joy to read. As a reader, I always like to visualize what I am reading and I could easily do that with this book. The more I read George Mahood, the more I feel like a friend that could be sitting there having a drink and listening to a friend's stories. If you just want a quick easy read that will make you smile and laugh, then this is a book for you.
July 27, 2017
Every Day is a Holiday is a quirky book where the author celebrates the random holidays that make up the year... like Bubble-Wrap Day and International Sauntering Day. It is written in the style of a daily journal, which makes the reading a bit disjointed which I found really fun as I read it during my small down times. The daily enteries were short enough to read in a few minutes, so I didn't feel like I had to read the whole book in one sitting like most memoirs. It was both funny and touching... a great reminder to celebrate life, especially with those we love.
July 16, 2016
A quirky little memoir. I enjoyed the fact that each day is an easily digestible chunk. I don't always have time to sit and read a lot at one time, but hate closing a book in the middle of a chapter. This made it easy when I only have five minutes to sit and read. I loved the idea of celebrating obscure holidays and how the author incorporated them into daily life. I think it's interesting that so many of them ended up being American days of recognition, which left me wondering if the rest of the world thinks we're strange for commemorating weird and obscure things with their own special day.
August 11, 2016
You cannot be funny everyday...
After accidentally stumbling on his first book, I couldn't wait to start on "everyday is a holiday". It hasn't disappointed. Even if not all the entries are funny, I have startled my family on many occasions by suddenly bursting out in laughter. Of course followed by reading out the passage out loud, so that we could laugh together.
I like George Mahood's down-to-earth writing style. In my opinion the every day references make it very recognizable and more inspiring than other perhaps more glamorous books. Thanks George!
After accidentally stumbling on his first book, I couldn't wait to start on "everyday is a holiday". It hasn't disappointed. Even if not all the entries are funny, I have startled my family on many occasions by suddenly bursting out in laughter. Of course followed by reading out the passage out loud, so that we could laugh together.
I like George Mahood's down-to-earth writing style. In my opinion the every day references make it very recognizable and more inspiring than other perhaps more glamorous books. Thanks George!
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