Why Mummy Drinks at Christmas

Why Mummy, Book 5

By: Gill Sims

Narrated by: Gabrielle Glaister

Tis’ the season to get trollied!

Mummy has always loved Christmas. Sure, the kids turn into demons, the dinner gets burnt to a crisp and Aunt Louisa’s general staggering inappropriateness sends Mummy reaching for the nearest maximum-strength festive tipple, but nevertheless, for her, Christmas is always special.

This year, she wants nothing more than to perfectly fig up the pudding and sit by the fire reading aloud from A Christmas Carol to a rapt, rosy-cheeked audience. But, just like all Mummy’s best-laid plans, this year’s Festive Vision is in danger of being totally derailed by her chaotic family. There’s not much chance of any action under the mistletoe, and the kids are just not playing ball.

Can Mummy find her silver lining after all and bring the whole family together for one moment of harmony, so they can finally proclaim ‘Verily You Are the Queen of Christmas’? Or should she get stuck into the festive spirits and just let it all go?

©2023 Gill Sims (P)2023 HarperCollins Publishers

Critic reviews

‘I romped through ‘Why Mummy Drinks at Christmas’, and I absolutely adored it’ – Jilly Cooper

Oh, what fun 

This is a light and silly book, but also heartwarming and relatable, and certainly funny, Totally enjoyable, read!

Excellent! Just as the previous three books were. Hilarious!

Loved it! Just as I did all of the previous books. Sometimes we mothers, even as we age, need someone to make us laugh out LOUD!!!

Perfect Christmas Book for the Pre-Holiday Hustle!

This was so fun and even if it hit a bit (ahem) too close to home at times. If you, your mother, your grandmother, or your mother-in-law ever tried too hard to create THE perfect Christmas then you will relate to this book. Get to know the family during Christmas present and many past Christmases as the narrator takes a look at where she is and how she got there. It was a fun and light read as I am gearing up to host 20 of my family for Christmas!