Every Book by David Sedaris
a list by Peter, the avid reader who runs Flashlight Worthy
David Sedaris is the very definition of "funny." It's not clear how he does it, but he never, ever, ever seems to run out of good stories when it comes to making humor out of his interpretation of his offbeat childhood and adult life.
If you listen to NPR, I'm sure you've heard his stories. If you haven't read his books you're in for a treat. (I suggest you start in the middle -- with "Me Talk Pretty One Day" and explore outward from there.)
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onMouseOut="window.status=''; return true;">When You Are Engulfed in Flames (2008)
by David Sedaris
Amazon readers say:
"Everyone but my Mom should read this book." "Genius." "Read in a place where it is okay to snort with laughter!" "Funny, disturbing and completely necessary."
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336 page hardcover
|$15.59
|165 reviews
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onMouseOut="window.status=''; return true;">Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim (2004)
by David Sedaris
Amazon readers say:
"Sedaris' most mature work yet." "More poignancy than humor, but that's just fine." "Delightful tour of the bizarreness of ordinary life." "Some of the best Sedaris essays ever, even touching."
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272 page paperback
|$2.87
|308 reviews
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by David Sedaris
Amazon readers say:
"Funny, acid, and loving." "Funny, smart, and wickedly observant." "Quirky, wry humor, with overtones of bittersweet." "A disturbingly funny take on life."
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272 page paperback
|$4.74
|725 reviews
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by David Sedaris
Amazon readers say:
"Embarrassed with laughter." "A new dimension in wit." "I laughed until I cried." "Sophisticated, sardonic, superb."
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144 page paperback
|$8.99
|161 reviews
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by David Sedaris
Amazon readers say:
"Hysterical. I can't stop laughing. My hubby thinks I'm nuts." "Fan-freaking-tastic!" "A jump-on-a-hotel-mattess-yippeeeeee-experience!" "Don't even attempt to drink milk while reading this book."
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224 page paperback
|$10.19
|407 reviews
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onMouseOut="window.status=''; return true;">Barrel Fever (1994)
by David Sedaris
Amazon readers say:
"Takes a while to get used to." "Mixed emotions, but worth it for several good laughs." "David Sedaris is too funny for color television." "Like watching a train wreck."
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208 page paperback
|$10.19
|117 reviews
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Know any books we should add to the list above?
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