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I may have found my new favorite writer.
Which is slightly embarrassing, because the book came out ten years ago.
Jason Gay’s Little Victories is a collection of positive, ridiculously funny essays about sports, parenting, aging, and trying to function as an adult human. He’s a dad. He writes about sports. He overthinks things. He celebrates small wins. He injects goofy humor into his anecdotes.
Reminds me of someone I know...
Except he’s an actual sportswriter. For the Wall Street Journal. I mostly yell at the Timberwolves from my couch.
Little Victories is part of my 100 book reading goal for 2026 (Book # 11)
My Little Victories Book Review
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Where to Get It
Available in multiple formats, depending on how you like to read (or listen).
- 🎧 Audiobook (Indie Option): Listen on Libro.fm
- 🎧 Audiobook (Amazon Option): Listen on Audible
- 📚 Support Local Bookstores: Buy from Bookshop.org
- 📦 Amazon (Paperback/Kindle): View on Amazon
Little Victories Summary
Little Victories is a collection of humorous essays about sports, fatherhood, marriage, aging, and finding the small things to celebrate instead of waiting for Superbowl-level wins.
Jason Gay is a longtime sports columnist for The Wall Street Journal. But this book isn’t about box scores and championships. It’s about the tiny wins that keep normal people sane:
The core idea is simple:
Big wins are rare. Small wins happen every day. Pay attention to them.
He argues that life isn’t built on championships. It’s built on little victories. Finishing a project. Having dinner with your family. Making it through a rough season. Getting up and trying again.
It’s funny. It’s reflective. It’s absurd. And it’s encouraging.
More funny humor essays!
Who is Jason Gay?
Jason Gay is a longtime sports columnist and humor writer best known for his work at The Wall Street Journal.
- 📰 Job: Sports columnist for The Wall Street Journal
- ✍️ Style: Funny, observational, slightly self-deprecating
- 🏆 Awards: National Magazine Award winner
- 📚 Books: Little Victories (essay collection about sports, parenting, aging, and life)
Find Jason Gay here: Jason Gay — Sports Columnist at The Wall Street Journal
Now onto the rating! Little Victories Book Review:
My innovative system for rating humor books is explained here
Wholesomeness Score: 4/5
Very wholesome. A few swears and PG-13 references. But otherwise clean, uplifting, and suitable for most audiences.
Hilarity Score: 5/5
Absolute silliness. My type of humor.
Overall Book Awesomeness Score: 5/5
A collection of funny, thoughtful essays about life, filtered through sports and fatherhood? Yes please.
Things I liked:
- sports references
- absolute ridiculous humor
- uplifting commentary
Things I didn’t like:
- that I didn’t find this book earlier.
Conclusion: Little Victories Book Review
Gay reminds us that adulthood is about noticing the small wins along the way. The good dinner. The decent day. The moment you didn’t completely lose your cool.
It’s funny. It’s thoughtful. It’s ridiculous in the best way.
Where to Get It
Available in multiple formats, depending on how you like to read (or listen).
- 🎧 Audiobook (Indie Option): Listen on Libro.fm
- 🎧 Audiobook (Amazon Option): Listen on Audible
- 📚 Support Local Bookstores: Buy from Bookshop.org
- 📦 Amazon (Paperback/Kindle): View on Amazon
If you’ve read this one: audiobook or print?
