The 33 Best Memoirs to Read in 2025

In this memoir, beloved actor and comedian Josh Gad delivers a laugh-out-loud yet surprisingly poignant collection of essays that pulls back the curtain on the man behind Olaf. Best known for voicing the lovable snowman in Disney’s Frozen and stealing scenes on Broadway as Elder Cunningham in The Book of Mormon, Gad brings his trademark warmth and wit to his stories about growing up, grappling with insecurity, chasing nearly impossible dreams, and navigating life as a father, performer, and self-proclaimed over-sharer.

With humor that’s both self-deprecating and sharp, he touches on everything from Hollywood flops (his own!) to personal triumphs, all while maintaining the comic timing that made him a household name.

What sets Gad’s memoir apart is its celebration of vulnerability and perseverance in the face of absurdity, which balances out the existential dread. (Can’t we all relate?) Whether you’re a fan of his voice, his stage presence, or just want to know what it’s like to survive rejection and still believe in the magic, this “tell-some” is a joyride worth taking.