George Mahood Reading Order
3 series Β· 16 books
George Mahood is a British humorist and author who chronicles his often comedic attempts at endurance sports and athletic pursuits across his popular DNF series. His non-fiction works blend personal narrative with self-deprecating humor as he documents his experiences with running, cycling, and swimming, capturing both the absurdities and challenges of training for ambitious physical goals. With over a dozen books published since the late 1980s, Mahood has built a following among readers who appreciate witty, accessible accounts of real-life adventures and athletic endeavors gone awry.
DNF Series
Likely Complete7 books (2021β2021)
Start with Chasing Trails, the first of 7 books in the DNF series.
Start this series with Chasing Trails
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chasing Trails |
| 2 | Did Not Enter |
| 3 | Did Not Finish |
| 4 | Did Not Happen |
| 5 | Did Not Sink |
| 6 | Did Not Start |
| 7 | Did Not Try |
Every Day Is a Holiday Series
Complete2 books (2014β2014)
Start with Every Day Is a Holiday and read in order.
Start this series with Every Day Is a Holiday
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Every Day Is a Holiday |
| 2 | Life's a Beach |
Non-Fiction Series
Ongoing7 books (1988β2025)
Start with Not Tonight, Josephine: A Road Trip Through Small-Town America, the first of 7 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with Not Tonight, Josephine: A Road Trip Through Small-Town America
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Not Tonight, Josephine: A Road Trip Through Small-Town America |
| 2 | Free Country: A Penniless Adventure the Length of Britain |
| 3 | Operation Ironman: One Man's Four Month Journey from Hospital Bed to Ironman Triathlon |
| 4 | Travels with Rachel: In Search of South America |
| 5 | How Not to Get Married: A no-nonsense guide to weddings... from a photographer who has seen it ALL |
| 6 | Things I'd Tell My Teenage Self |
| 7 | Life Hacks for Teens |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has George Mahood written?
- George Mahood has written 16 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1988 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each George Mahood series?
- Here are the first books in George Mahood's series: DNF: Chasing Trails; Every Day Is a Holiday: Every Day Is a Holiday; Non-Fiction: Not Tonight, Josephine: A Road Trip Through Small-Town America.
- What order should I read George Mahood's books?
- We recommend reading George Mahood's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is George Mahood still writing new books?
- Yes, George Mahood has 1 ongoing series: Non-Fiction.

