The Best Of Me

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Discover a collection of David Sedaris's finest stories, handpicked by the author himself. This volume brings together nearly thirty years of his most memorable and hilarious work in one place for the first time.

A brilliant compilation showcasing Sedaris's unique blend of humor and insight into everyday life.

For over twenty-five years, David Sedaris has crafted a distinctive literary niche, almost inventing his own genre. His stories often feel confessional, yet they keenly observe the world around us, revealing the absurdities and touching moments of daily life.

Reading Sedaris is almost guaranteed to make you laugh out loud. In this collection, you'll find tales where he shops for rare taxidermy, hitchhikes with a woman who is quadriplegic, and even spits a lozenge into a fellow traveler's lap.

Other stories include him drowning a mouse in a bucket, struggling to say "give it to me" in five different languages, and hand-feeding a carnivorous bird. Together, these stories showcase the wonder and joy Sedaris finds in life's unexpected moments.

Life, as Sedaris sees it, is rarely what we expect-often more challenging, strange, and complicated-but also richer and more extraordinary. Filled with warmth, sharp wit, and generosity, The Best of Me spans a career of observation, learning, and self-deprecating humor.

This collection invites readers into the world of one of today’s most original and entertaining writers, often hailed as "the funniest man alive" by Time Out New York.

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