Josh Gondelman knows a thing or two about trying, and failing. The Emmy Award-winning stand-up comic dubbed a 'pathological sweetheart' by the New York Observer, is known throughout the industry as one of comedy's true 'nice guys.' Not surprisingly, he's endured his share of last-place finishes. But he keeps on bouncing back. In this collection of hilarious and poignant essays (including his acclaimed New York Times piece 'What if I Bombed at My Own...

Offers humorous anecdotes and advice for coping with life's trials and tribulations in such areas as parenting, aging, and depression, and provides tips on finding humor in difficult situations.

"A snarky lifestyle guide inspired by the most underrated character on Sex and the City, from the creators of the Instagram sensation @everyoutfitonSATC"--

Navigating the landscape of young adulthood is fraught with challenges big, small, and existential that leave even the best of us screaming internally. Guac Is Extra But So Am I: The Reluctant Adult's Handbook explains the realities of life people expect you to know--but aren't usually spelled out--through humorous, biting commentary, illustrations, and guidance from those who have seen it all. Packed with discussions, tips, and advice on everything...

Hope for the best . . . but prepare for the worst! From personality clashes and tongue-tied conversations to all those painfully embarrassing moments, "The Awkward Human Survival Guide" offers a roadmap through life's most uncomfortable situations. Humorously and smartly written by two popular bloggers who've lived through it all, it explains how to call out a friend's BS, handle that accidentally blurted "I love you," confront a kitchen thief at...

" A touchingly honest, candidly hysterical memoir from breakout teen author Maya Van Wagenen Stuck at the bottom of the social ladder at "pretty much the lowest level of people at school who aren't paid to be here," Maya Van Wagenen decided to begin a unique social experiment: spend the school year following a 1950s popularity guide, written by former teen model Betty Cornell. Can curlers, girdles, Vaseline, and a strand of pearls help Maya on her...

Humorous short essays on day to day middle class dilemmas that include how to read a Sunday paper, how to have neighbors, how to eat sweets, how to mingle, ... etc.