Gary Janetti Books in Order

Gary Janetti revisits childhood and young adulthood through comic essays about everyday indignities. His memories include hotel work, soap-opera ambitions, an unattainable colleague, and the frustrations of hunting for a job before the internet.

Gary Janetti recalls the small encounters and persistent irritations that shaped his life. Stories of youthful summers, a soap-opera-loving nun, disappointing hotel rooms, and long-held grudges combine personal reflection with his observations of everyday absurdity.

Gary Janetti recounts travel experiences ranging from an Italian wellness retreat to the Orient Express and a family ocean crossing. Alongside encounters and mishaps, he considers hotels, packing, dining alone, and what makes a trip enjoyable.