Make Funny: More Tales of Adventure, Travel and Life

by George Mahood

In this laugh-out-loud follow-up to Reconnecting, George Mahood delivers another delightful collection of hilarious and heart-warming tales.

Whether you're a long-time fan or discovering George's stories for the first time, this book is packed with his signature wit and charm and can be enjoyed on its own.

Join George as he navigates family adventures in Cornwall and Devon, comes face-to-face with a hornets’ nest, and tackles running challenges that include the unforgettable Tesco Car Park Marathon. Relive the banoffee pie saga in all its glory, enjoy more absurd encounters with the ornamental kingfisher, and discover the escapades of The Dog Next Door and The Cat Next Door.

From a 200-mile cycling trip through France to a lads’ weekend in Poland and reflections on a break from alcohol, every story highlights the joy and curiosity hidden in life’s everyday moments.

Perfect for fans of travel, humour, and feel-good stories, Make Funny invites you to see the world from George’s uniquely entertaining perspective.

291 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 16, 2024

About the author

George 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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Reviews

[Jamie VanMersbergen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I always enjoy a George Mahood book. He writes in a very conversational style. This book isn’t as good as Free Country, Self Help Bible, or his book about the Ironman, but it still got ready in short order and was a nice change after a very intense book I just finished.

[Paul Catterton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Always enjoyable

Thank you for the use of photos in your stories. We enjoyed hearing about your continued friendships with the characters in your stories. We particularly enjoyed your ongoing relationships with Daum and Tan. Your family is delightful also.