7 essays that every David Sedaris fan should read

The latest book from writer David Sedaris, Calypso, hits shelves on Tuesday, adding yet another tome to the writer’s stellar collection. The book is his 12th overall, which means that after you’re done, there’s still a whole body of work to continue to explore. 

And, yet, with so many books, essays, and stories circulating from his 25 year career, it can be daunting for both newcomers and long-time fans alike to figure out where to jump in to Sedaris’ stack of writing.

The good new is: No matter where you start, in everything he does, Sedaris’ acerbic humor crackles but it’s not without heart. He has a way of telling stories that can come right up to the line of being mean and then deftly flipping the narrative, revealing a warm core at the center of it all. And, sometimes, his stories even move us to tears. Read more…

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