David Sedaris

David Sedaris

David Sedaris was born in 1956, David Sedaris has written at least 50 books. Their most popular book is Me Talk Pretty One Day with 673 saves with an average rating of 3.97⭐.

Author Bio

David Sedaris is a bestselling American humorist and essayist known for his sharp wit and observational storytelling. He is the author of numerous acclaimed books, including Me Talk Pretty One Day, Calypso, and Happy-Go-Lucky, and a frequent contributor to The New Yorker and NPR. Sedaris has also co-written plays with his sister, Amy Sedaris, and earned multiple Grammy nominations for his spoken word performances. His work has been translated into over 30 languages and he is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Me Talk Pretty One Day

Me Talk Pretty One Day
ByDavid Sedaris

2000 • 673 Readers 4

Calypso

Calypso
ByDavid Sedaris

2018 • 343 Readers 4

When You Are Engulfed in Flames

2005 • 326 Readers • 323 pages 3.9

Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim

2000 • 303 Readers • 257 pages 4

Naked

Naked
ByDavid Sedaris

1997 • 299 Readers • 300 pages 4

Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls

2013 • 270 Readers • 275 pages 3.8

Holidays on Ice

Holidays on Ice
ByDavid Sedaris

1997 • 161 Readers • 127 pages 3.7

Theft by Finding: Diaries

#1 of 2 in Diaries

2017 • 123 Readers • 528 pages 3.9

Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk

2010 • 112 Readers • 159 pages 3.2

Happy-Go-Lucky

Happy-Go-Lucky
ByDavid Sedaris

2022 • 111 Readers • 227 pages 4.1

Barrel Fever: Stories and Essays

1994 • 91 Readers • 196 pages 3.6

A Carnival of Snackery: Diaries 2003-2020

#2 of 2 in Diaries

2021 • 71 Readers • 560 pages 4.1

The Best of Me

The Best of Me
ByDavid Sedaris

2020 • 68 Readers • 400 pages 4.3

SantaLand Diaries

SantaLand Diaries
ByDavid Sedaris

1998 • 62 Readers • 138 pages 4.3

Themes and Variations

Themes and Variations
ByDavid Sedaris

2020 • 35 Readers • 18 pages 3.9

Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules

2005 • 22 Readers 3.9

My Ideal Bookshelf

My Ideal Bookshelf
ByJane Mount,Maira Kalman,+20 more

2012 • 17 Readers • 226 pages 4.2

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#2 of 2 in Diaries

2021 • 11 Readers • 566 pages 4.5

Holidays on Ice

Holidays on Ice
ByDavid Sedaris

1997 • 10 Readers • 134 pages 4.1

Theft by Finding

Theft by Finding
ByDavid Sedaris

2018 • 8 Readers • 528 pages 4

Jenny and the Jaws of Life: Short Stories

Jenny and the Jaws of Life: Short Stories
ByJincy Willett,David Sedaris

1987 • 7 Readers • 276 pages 2.3

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The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2010
ByDave Eggers(Editor),David Sedaris(Introduction)

2010 • 6 Readers • 484 pages 3

The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2002

The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2002
ByDave Eggers(Editor),Michael Cart(Series Editor)

2002 • 6 Readers 3.5

The Best American Essays 2015

The Best American Essays 2015
ByRoger Angell(Contributor),Kendra Atleework(Contributor)

2015 • 5 Readers • 272 pages 4.5

The Book of Liz - Acting Edition

The Book of Liz - Acting Edition
ByDavid Sedaris,Amy Sedaris

2002 • 4 Readers • 50 pages

David Sedaris: Live For Your Listening Pleasure

David Sedaris: Live For Your Listening Pleasure
ByDavid Sedaris(Author and Narrator)

2009 • 2 Readers • 2 pages 5

David Sedaris: Live at Carnegie Hall

2003 • 2 Readers • 2 pages 4.5

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2002 • 2 Readers • 948 pages

Pretty Ugly

Pretty Ugly
ByDavid Sedaris

2024 • 2 Readers • 34 pages

Meet David Sedaris, Series 4

#4 of 6 in Meet David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris, Series 4
ByDavid Sedaris(Author and Narrator)

2014 • 1 Reader • 2h 48m 4

Meet David Sedaris, Series 5

#5 of 6 in Meet David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris, Series 5
ByDavid Sedaris(Author and Narrator)

2016 • 1 Reader • 2h 48m 4

Meet David Sedaris, Series 1

#1 of 6 in Meet David Sedaris

2013 • 1 Reader • 1h 52m 4

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NPR Holiday Favorites
ByDavid Sedaris(Contributor),Susan Stamberg(Contributor)

2008 • 1 Reader 5

Scoot Over, Skinny: The Fat Nonfiction Anthology

Scoot Over, Skinny: The Fat Nonfiction Anthology
ByDonna Jarrell(Editor),Sarah Fenske(Contributor)

2005 • 1 Reader

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1 Mirth of a Nation

Mirth of a Nation: The Best Contemporary Humor
ByRich Cohen(Contributor),Michael J. Rosen(Editor)

2000 • 1 Reader

Drama Bug

Drama Bug
ByDavid Sedaris

1 Reader

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Letting Go
ByDavid Sedaris

1 Reader

Innocents abroad

Innocents abroad
ByDavid Sedaris

2011 • 1 Reader

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Two Classic Stories
ByDavid Sedaris

2014 • 1 Reader

Ciclopi

Ciclopi
ByDavid Sedaris,Francesco Salvi(Translator)

1997 • 1 Reader • 231 pages

Diario di un fumatore

Diario di un fumatore
ByDavid Sedaris,Matteo Colombo(Translator)

1994 • 1 Reader • 301 pages

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Standing By
ByDavid Sedaris

2010 • 1 Reader 4

Meet David Sedaris, Series 8

#8 of 7 in Meet David Sedaris

2021 • 1 Reader • 2h 47m 5

Meet David Sedaris, Series 6

#6 of 6 in Meet David Sedaris

2018 • 1 Reader • 2h 50m 4

Meet David Sedaris, Series 3

#3 of 6 in Meet David Sedaris

2013 • 1 Reader • 2h 49m 4

Meet David Sedaris, Series 2

#2 of 6 in Meet David Sedaris

2013 • 1 Reader • 2h 48m 4

Weihnachtliches gelesen von Harry Rowohlt

Weihnachtliches gelesen von Harry Rowohlt
ByDavid Sedaris,Dan Kavanagh,+2 more

Meet David Sedaris, Series 7

#7 of 8 in Meet David Sedaris

2019 • 2h 48m

Meet David Sedaris, Series 9

#9 of 9 in Meet David Sedaris

2023 • 2h 48m

The Best American Erotica 2006

The Best American Erotica 2006
ByJohn Updike,David Sedaris,+22 more

2006 • 238 pages