We Are Experiencing a Slight Delay (Tips, Tales, Travels)

Instant New York Times Bestseller

A “RuPaul’s Book Club” Pick

In this hilarious and often touching collection, television writer and producer Gary Janetti invites readers on globe-spanning adventures. From an unexpectedly transformative stay at a strict Italian spa, to a ride on the Orient Express to Venice, to a family cruise on the Queen Mary 2, Janetti shares stories of travel and misadventure. He recounts dinners with celebrities, stays in luxurious hotels, and even pop-up meals at famed restaurants, all interwoven with personal reflections — from the challenges of dining alone to the joys of discovering new cities. With practical travel advice (packing tips, upgrade strategies, restaurant and hotel recommendations) alongside witty essays and sharp-witted stories, this book captures both the absurdity and glamour of travel, delivering laughs and moments of heartfelt recognition.

“A delightful and sharp-witted tour through a lifetime’s worth of travel exploits and misadventures … Readers are bound to catch the travel bug.” — Publishers Weekly

“Filled with warmth and self-deprecating humor, Janetti’s relatable observations convey his deep affection for [his husband] Brad and the places they love.” — The Washington Post