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Naked
Naked | David Sedaris
In Naked, David Sedaris's message alternately rendered in Fakespeare, Italian, Spanish, and pidgin Greek is the same: pay attention to me. Whether he's taking to the road with a thieving quadriplegic, sorting out the fancy from the extra-fancy in a bleak fruit-packing factory, or celebrating Christmas in the company of a recently paroled prostitute, this collection of memoirs creates a wickedly incisive portrait of an all-too-familiar world. It takes Sedaris from his humiliating bout with obsessive behavior in A Plague of Tics to the title story, where he is finally forced to face his naked self in the mirrored sunglasses of a lunatic. At this soulful and moving moment, he picks potato chip crumbs from his pubic hair and wonders what it all means. This remarkable journey into his own life follows a path of self-effacement and a lifelong search for identity, leaving him both under suspicion and overdressed.
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JenReadsAlot
Naked | David Sedaris
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1. 😂🤣🤦‍♀️
2. David Sedaris was the first person I thought of!
Thanks @TheSpineView @Kshakal #two4tuesday

TheSpineView Thanks for playing 1y
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kyraleseberg
Naked | David Sedaris
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My Christmas gift to myself 🤗🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
I cannot wait!!!!

Suet624 I saw him recently and I almost peed my pants during the last 20 minutes. Enjoy! 2y
Hooked_on_books I am so jealous! 2y
Megabooks Awesome! 2y
kyraleseberg @Suet624 Ahhh This makes me even more excited!! 🤗 2y
kyraleseberg @Hooked_on_books It's a big tour - be sure to check if he's headed your away!! @Megabooks I can't wait!! 🤩 2y
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GidgetsTreasures75
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8-14-22: My 79th finished book of 2022! While I thoroughly enjoyed the writing style of the stories in this book, I did not laugh, not once. That‘s ok though, because I felt other things, especially when he wrote about his mother. Each story focused on David as a young boy and young man, growing up in the 70s. He led an interesting life full of travel and odd jobs. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️📖#️⃣7️⃣9️⃣

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janerzy
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Mehso-so

David Sedaris never disappoints!

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cephellapod
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Pickpick

This is probably the funniest book I‘ve ever read. It wasn‘t without its emotional moments though, Ashes being my favorite story! There isn‘t a very profound way for me to articulate that I love the author‘s writing style and personality. I will definitely be reading more of his work in the near future

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JenReadsAlot
Naked | David Sedaris
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OriginalCyn620 😂📚😂 4y
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Cinfhen
Naked | David Sedaris
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squirrelbrain Clever! 😁👍 5y
Cinfhen I‘m definitely in vacation mode @squirrelbrain 🤪but I FINALLY read an entire book from start to finish !!!!! 5y
KarenUK 🤓🙌🙌👌💕 5y
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jdiehr
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Entertaining as usual, but not my favorite by Sedaris

lkurgs I have read a total of seven books of his and I think Naked is my least favorite. That is not to say that I didn‘t enjoy it. I like all of his books but I found that Naked had about 70 or so pages that I didn‘t enjoy (his hitchhiking days). Although I felt that he ended the book brilliantly. 5y
jdiehr @lkurgs There are always parts in all of his books that rub me the wrong way, but the good always seems to far outweigh the bad. I keep coming back for more! 5y
lkurgs @jdiehr couldn‘t agree more! I finally have all of his books and intend to read them all by the end of August. I feel as if I were under a Sedaris spell! Love his writing and his hilarious and crazy stories. 5y
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rretzler @lkurgs @jdiehr I think I only have one or two of his left to read and my least favorite by far was Squirrel Meets Chipmunk, followed by Holiday on Ice (if it only had Santaland Diaries and Six to Eight Black Men it would have been my favorite!) It‘s funny, I‘ve been on a recent Sedaris kick and I keep seeing so many other Littens reading/listening to him right now too! For me, nothing beats his audiobooks as he is a great performer too! 5y
jdiehr @rretzler Yes - all of my Sedaris books have been audiobooks. I haven't read the 2 you mentioned yet but, good review or bad review, I will check them out 😊 5y
rretzler Of course, you need to read them all! I really like Sedaris‘ stories about himself and his family. Some of his fictional stories are a little off putting to me or just meh. One of the stories in Holidays on Ice was definitely NOT for me. 🤣 I think I have left Theft by Finding, Let‘s Explore Diabetes With Owls and Barrel Fever left to listen to! 5y
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Cinfhen
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Not my favorite collection by Sedaris. Some bits were really entertaining but most were somber and disturbing. This was an older collection and I think his newer memoirs are a better blend of humor and insight. Additionally, I prefer Sedaris reading as a lone narrator as opposed to this performance read by both the author and his sister, Amy Sedaris. Still enough chuckles to give this a pick. #Audio

Megabooks I definitely like his newer ones better as well. 5y
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Cinfhen
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Was able to download this #audio from #OverDrive 😜And double treat...David Sedaris and Amy Sedaris both narrate 🙌🏻💕

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Aimeesue
Naked | David Sedaris
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True story.

LeahBergen 😆😆 5y
Tamra 🥵 5y
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Jschultzems
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(Disclaimer: I listened to the Audio) An entertaining collection of short stories and essays, full of Sedaris‘ wit and humor.

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madamereadsalot1
Naked | David Sedaris
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Drocchio03 No truer words have ever been spoken! 6y
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CoffeeNBooks
Naked | David Sedaris
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It's a little dreary outside this morning, but nothing a book and a good cup of coffee can't fix. 😊📚☕ #coffeeandabook

hermyknee How is that blend? 6y
CoffeeNBooks It's another one of my favorites. I have a lot of favorites, though! 😂 6y
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britt_brooke
Naked | David Sedaris
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📖 Naked
📝 Nick Flynn
📺 The Nanny
🍴 Nutella crepes

#manicmonday #lettern

LazyDays I loved the Nanny growing up. She was just to funny!😃 6y
britt_brooke @LazyDays Loved Fran and Niles. Such a funny show. 💚 6y
amywithbooks Loved The Nanny! 6y
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vivastory ♥ Nutella crepes! 6y
JoScho I think I would eat cardboard if it has Nutella on it. 6y
britt_brooke @JoScho Me, too. 😆 6y
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scripturient
Naked | David Sedaris
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OMG, thank you so much, @KimM for my wonderful #hometownswap package. I love everything and look forward to diving into these books. I‘m actually luxuriating in the bathbomb bath as I‘m typing this. 😁😍

tammysue Nice!! 💖 6y
MicrobeMom Yay! I hope you enjoyed this swap! 6y
Mitch I love “ off the beaten path” type guide books 👏🏼💖👏🏼💖 6y
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Gina David Sedaris and Sara Addison Allen! ♡them! 6y
KimM Yay! 6y
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JacqMac
Naked | David Sedaris
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I need some breakfast. Doing some #audiocooking #ReverseReadathon @DeweysReadathon

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Reviewsbylola
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This wasn‘t my favorite Sedaris, mostly because I kept getting distracted. It focuses a lot on his childhood which, as funny as he is, is disturbing to read about at times. Overall though, it‘s just as strong as his other collections I‘ve read (or listened to) and I especially liked the title story about his time at a nudist trailer park.

Hollie Nudist trailer park?! 😲 6y
Reviewsbylola Sounds enticing doesn‘t it? 😂😂 @hollie 6y
Lmstraubie I started reading this one a while ago and bailed. Everyone talks so highly about him. I may need to give him another try. 6y
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Reviewsbylola I read two of his books years ago and they just didn‘t strike me as being that funny. I figured he just wasn‘t for me. Then I went out on a limb and got Calypso from BOTM. It was fantastic. Since then I‘ve listened to this and one of his other books on audio after a few littens urged me to try his audiobooks. They weren‘t wrong—he‘s great on audio! @Lmstraubie 6y
emilyhaldi Maybe you didn't like it bc he sucks 🤷🏻‍♀️ 6y
BarbaraBB @emilyhaldi 😂😂😂 6y
Kalalalatja @emilyhaldi 😂😂😂😂😂 6y
Reviewsbylola Have you listened to him/read him? @emilyhaldi I feel like that was extra aggressive. 🤣🤣🤣 6y
emilyhaldi Lol I was in an aggressive mood last night 😜I will try him again only bc of you... I read this one a long time ago and didn't care for it 6y
Reviewsbylola I wasn‘t too impressed by that one too. Try him in audio though before you write him off forever. @emilyhaldi 6y
Mdargusch 😂🤦🏼‍♀️😂 6y
Cinfhen I‘m worried this author is going to be another Burroughs🤪and you know how much I DISLIKED that book🙄 6y
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CherryPie
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God, I love Shit On a Shingle. Is this an S.O.S.? Did David need an intervention? Should I ask Alexa to play ABBA?

📚 My thoughts while reading.

IamIamIam So freaking weird... a recipe for shit on a shingle was in my Facebook feed the other day!!!! 🤣🤣🤣 6y
CherryPie @IamIamIam Ha! 😁👍 6y
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HeatherBookNerd
Naked | David Sedaris
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Day 11 of the RiotGrams Challenge:
Naked Hardcovers

Does this count?

@bookriot #riotgrams #nakedhardcovers #day11

Erinsuereads 😂😂😂 clever 7y
HeatherBookNerd @ErinSueG I seriously thought someone else would have grabbed the idea! 7y
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JTRobertson
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Sedaris is my favorite essayist, and I enjoyed this one. For me his writing is just comfortable. Even when he makes you think, you know he's going to turn it around and have you smiling in no time.

My favorite essay in this book was the title work, Naked. Knowing his personality, just the idea of him in a nudist colony cracks me up.

In the audio he had parts read by his sister Amy. I found that a bit distracting. Otherwise it was great.

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Maria514626
Naked | David Sedaris
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Adore, adore, adore. One of the funniest, weirdest books EVER.

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Purrfectpages
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cathysaid 👏👏👏 7y
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britt_brooke
Naked | David Sedaris
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My Goodwill #bookhaul. Some came from the regular Goodwill store and some came from those atrocious boxes at the "outlet" across town. I've read most of these, but either wanted a hard copy or to give away. The Christie is really pretty. More photos to come in another post. ?

Cortg Nice! I've been hitting up Goodwill's for books on the last Saturday of the month for their 50% off sale. Some I keep for the Little Free Library, some I keep for myself before going to the LFL 🙂 7y
britt_brooke @Cortg Great idea! 7y
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GoneFishing
Naked | David Sedaris

We were not a hugging people. In terms of emotional comfort it was our belief that no amount of physical contact could match the healing powers of a well made cocktail.

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britt_brooke
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“I was a smart-ass, born and raised. This had been my curse and would continue to be so.”

I first read this in print 10 years ago or so. This was freaking delightful on #audio! Sedaris narrates and his sister Amy pops in for the female speaking parts. Together, they are absolutely hilarious. I think I could listen to him tell personal stories all day long. I can't wait to continue rereading all of his books in this format.

LeahBergen Oh, yes. ❤️❤️ 7y
Bloomingjen the only way to read sedaris 7y
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britt_brooke
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Today's gym #soundtrack - laughing out loud. 😆🎧💪🏻🏋🏼‍♀️ I forgot how funny this book is. #reread #audiobook #overdrive #mindandbody #multitasking

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AmandaL
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I have read and loved other David Sedaris books, but there is something about listening to him tell his own stories that makes them even better. This one featured his sister Amy too. I love their mom. Now onto the other books in this box set. #audiobook

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AmandaL
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Tonton
Naked | David Sedaris

http://www.newyorker.com/culture/personal-history/david-sedaris-the-ihop-years?m.... Excerpts in the link of his diaries, he is amazing and hilarious.

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BeckyWithTheGoodBooks
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My favorite essay collection has to be by David Sedaris. Words can not express how much I love this man. Every book, every story, every This American Life episode he has contributed to, makes my heart swell. #readathonessays

britt_brooke Love him! 8y
BeckyWithTheGoodBooks @britt_brooke He's pretty much one of the best things ever! 8y
Liberty You won the giveaway! Please email your name and address to Liberty at Book Riot dot com and I'll send you the books. 🎉 8y
BeckyWithTheGoodBooks @Liberty Oh my goodness!! 8y
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candyflossramparts
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This post covers two tags! A bunch of #OneWordTitle books for #Riotgrams...including Naked, which is one of my #MostReread books for #FeistyFeb.

RadicalReader @candyflossramparts you prefer digital books or physical books? 8y
candyflossramparts @RadicalReader I like both. I try to buy mostly digital now to save space. 8y
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RiotMom
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#Riotgrams day 3 - #onewordtitle

I was convinced I didn't have any one word titles... turns out I was very wrong. A stack of read and to be read!

saresmoore Well, this is a fun collection! 8y
RiotMom @saresmoore lol it's a little bit of everything! 8y
britt_brooke Sedaris 💚 8y
RadicalReader @RiotMom the book Irene sounds fantastic 8y
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LWagoner
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Mehso-so

Audiobook thru Scribd. Not my favorite of David Sedaris' work

Megabooks Me as well. 8y
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MegT85
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Support your local Humane Society. Two books. $1.50

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BookHermit
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I read this backpacking somewhere or other in Asia. Irritated by my constant laughing fits, my friend insisted I read the essays out loud. So I did and I'm sure we either entertained or annoyed everyone else on the bus that day. #augustphotochallenge #funnybooks @TheSpinecrackersBookClub

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alisahar
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Today's #augustphotochallenge - I pick the Sedaris siblings as my #favebookishsiblings. You can't not love the affectionate dysfunction. @TheSpinecrackersBookClub

subwayreads Oooo good one 8y
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findmeinthelibrary
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I can (and have) read Naked over and over again. It never fails to make me snort laugh hysterically. #augustphotochallenge #day8

EvieBee Me too! And the audio version is so funny!! 8y
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Howseldomtheydo
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"We were not a hugging people. In terms of emotional comfort it was our belief that no amount of physical contact could match the healing powers of a well made cocktail." David Sedaris always makes me smile. #augustphotochallenge

JanuarieTimewalker13 That's kind of sad. Theres nothing better than affection from a loving family! Although I could've lived without the cheek pinching...lol 8y
ImaginativeMom ❤️💛David Sedaris💙💚 8y
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CAGirlReading
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Almost 6 hours in and second book down! I love Sedaris's dry and somewhat sarcastic sense of humor and I think this is my favorite of his essay collections so far! #24in48

abhisynthe Especially gotta love his sister and her guts! 8y
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CAGirlReading
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Up next! #24in48

Matilda He's always hilarious! 8y
Melkyl That's a good one 😂 8y
Alena You can't go wrong with Sedaris! 8y
LukkiAnn Nice cover! 8y
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abhisynthe
Naked | David Sedaris
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We were not a hugging people. In terms of emotional comfort it was our belief that no amount of physical contact could match the healing powers of a well made cocktail - much more where that came from!

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Minervasbutler
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My first Sedaris. Very funny. Want to read more.

RandomBookMuses I've loved them all! The audio books are the absolute best as he does them himself...so brilliant! 9y
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abhisynthe
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Such a maniacal and lovably skewed vision of the world. Caution: Book needs a carpet... for all that 'roflamo'!

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