Nice Try

By: Josh Gondelman

Narrated by: Josh Gondelman

Emmy-Award winning writer and comedian Josh Gondelman’s collection of personal stories of best intentions and mixed results.

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 Wedding?”), Josh celebrates a life of good intentions—and mixed results. His true tales of romantic calamities, professional misfortunes, and eventual triumphs reinforce the notion: we get out of the world what we put into it. Whether he’s adopting a dog from a suspicious stranger, mitigating a disastrous road trip, or trying MDMA for the first (and only) time, Josh only wants the best for everyone—even as his attempts to do the right thing occasionally implode.

Full of the warm and relatable humor that’s made him a favorite on the comedy club circuit, Nice Try solidifies Josh Gondelman’s reputation as not just a good guy, but a skilled observer of the human condition.

this book is so nice!

nice try is laugh out loud funny, and thoughtful. josh gondelman's reading is really wonderful.

Genuine + Hilarious

Aurhor Josh Gondelman is proof that you can be nerdy, adorable and hilarious all at once. His memoir is sweet and to the point, and particularly engaging since I attended the same college where I witnessed his early standup routines. Highly recommend, especially for when onenneeds some lightness amongst the challenging reality of the world.

Not just a super funny guy

Josh Gondelman made me laugh, think, and feel better about myself all in one book

Lovely and Hilarious st

Delightful, poignant, insightful, and laugh out loud at times. I only wish it was longer.

An honest, real, and humorous story

Thank you to the author for this enjoyable and relatable book. I enjoyed this tremendously, the author/narrator was was so likable, and has a unique style of humor that is just the right balance of vulnerability , edginess and social consciousness. I would recommend this to everyone, it’s was utterly enjoyable!