Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls | 
pickEvery David Sedaris book is like a treat for me. I hoard them like chocolates in a secret corner of the fridge, and pull them out when I need something sinful and delicious. Reading Let‘s Explore Diabetes With Owls was another wicked delight, and I‘m already eagerly anticipating my next treat from Sedaris. Full review: https://keepingupwiththepenguins.com/lets-explore-diabetes-with-owls-david-sedar...
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I didn‘t enjoy this quite as much as his other collections, but did get a few chuckles from his observations/commentary. My favorite was the chapter on Journaling (“Day In, Day Out”).
#Roll100 for July
pickDavid Sedaris is always a good bet if you enjoy hysterical short stories about his life. Be forewarned, you will laugh aloud very loudly and people will stare at you!
pick⭐️⭐️⭐️ I #reread this last week before seeing Sedaris speak on Saturday. I think this was my third time through, so I‘m not full-on reviewing it again. It‘s not my favorite of his, but still a good way to kill a few hours.
pickListened to this charming little ditty whilst dealing with dental work today. I just love David Sedaris‘s work. And listening to him read it is even better. I love his snark and self-deprecating honesty when he admits himself to be a less than good person. There was even a funny story about how he enjoys his visits to his French periodontist. 😂
so-soMy Rating: 3.5/5
It wasn't bad...it just wasn't entirely my thing. Some "chapters" were more enjoyable than others; the ones where he writes as if someone else were a bit disorienting.
First book in a minute
Work has me stressed so that's probably why I am attempting a short story collection
so-soThis is a Sedaris book. There was one story that had me laughing aloud but, by and large, it was more of a chuckle-inducer. Still, he seems somewhat magical to me, that he has the life he has.
#doublespin book complete, now let‘s see if I can get a bingo. @TheAromaofBooks
pickLike most Sedaris books, I‘m left laughing for hours. This one was no different. It unfortunately added extra envy with all the places he talks about having travelled to - not being great to read about when you‘re stuck in quarantine and wanting nothing more than to travel and get out of the house. Nevertheless, another comedy masterpiece.
so-soAnother Meg & Dia book club pick. I wasn‘t stoked about reading this one but I did it anyway bc I was excited about the book club. When David Sedaris is on This American Life, I tend to skip his parts. His humor is just not my cup of tea. There are some funny observations and points of view tho and I found myself laughing at parts. It was easier to get through the audiobook version.
so-soWell... Maybe the humour genre isn't made for me? Or I'm not made for the humour genre? I can't tell. But most of those stories just left me asking myself “What now?“ or “What does the author want to tell me?“.
There are some good stories to be found here, but many are pretty cynical and Sedaris sure does cross some borders. Sometimes it was to much, even for me.
The first essay really hit home. After I got declared my love for owls at seven, I have received every owl gift imaginable. I‘m into my thirties and still feign my love for whatever owl knick knack my grandma proudly presents me. ❤️👵🏻
pickThis was his second book that I have read and I really enjoyed it. His collection of essays in this book were enjoyable and funny to read. I had the pleasure of seeing him give a lecture and read some of his essays in October. So thankful for my friend who introduced him to me! Can‘t wait to read another of his books!
so-soI really wanted and expected to love this. It has some wonderful turns of phrase and off beat observations but somehow it was underwhelming and left me cold. Disappointed 😢
Current read. Complete with a cat on my lap. Happy first day of Christmas break! ☺️
pickThe majority of the book is taken up with reminiscences about his childhood (generally hilarious) and early life with a few satirical/political "impersonation" pieces thrown in (less successful in my view, because the targets were a bit obvious). Not much is off-limits, and the China pages are borderline racist though no doubt he'd argue he's just reporting what he saw. I didn't go for more than a couple of pages without a snort of laughter.
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pickSedaris is at his sarcastic, witty, razor sharp best in this collection of essays. My favourites were “Obama!!!!” and “A Guy Walks into a Bar Car.” Through his often acerbic humour Sedaris,as always, offers interesting insights into life and how society influences individual choices.
pickThe last book of his I read left me frustrated and annoyed so I was a bit hesitant to listen to this, but I figured I'd give it a try since I would be listening to him reading instead. THANK GOODNESS I DID! There were many moments that had me laughing out loud. I'd listen to this walking home and I'm sure there were some people that thought I was crazy laughing aloud, but I don't care, I couldn't hold it in. #audiobook #hilarious #audiowalk
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This is the second Sedaris book I‘ve read. It is pretty funny although not as funny as his Christmas stories. I listened to it on audio which makes them a bit more funny. 👍🏻 🦉
pickMy first David Sedaris audio book, and it probably won‘t be my last. Neurotic, quirky, and clever, Sedaris shares essays and stories on various topics, some personal and revelatory, others mundane, ordinary, and critical, such as those in which he offers cultural and political commentary. I enjoyed hearing him read, as he himself narrates the Audible book.
pickJust finished this on audio — Sedaris‘s essays are weird and delightful. His narration adds an additional layer to the book, and I honestly don‘t think I want to read a book of his in print again!
#audiobook #libby #essays #nonfiction #justfinished
pickWhile some of his books are better than others, I will always enjoy David‘s books, especially when I‘m listening to the #audiobook in the car with my dad. The audiobook also makes chores seem to go faster. 4⭐️ #MonthofRereads
PS I do like the new covers. Opinions anyone?
pickListened to the audio on this one and he was either hilarious or off-putting. But mostly hilarious. It was the last few bits of the book where he lost me. Still a laugh out loud pick though.
pickI don‘t know what it is about David Sedaris and his quirky worldview, but I always find it interesting. This was not my favorite of his works but I enjoyed it nonetheless. I recommend this on audio and the parts recorded in front of a live audience were especially entertaining.
so-soDisclaimer: listened to the audiobook. Wasn‘t sure what this book was about at first. It‘s a collection of essays portraying the author‘s quirky sense of humor and lifestyle. Not always the most entertaining but a nice break from long novels.
Nope. My pancreas doesn't need that much sugar (not diabetic by the way).
#gumdrops
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Getting a little reading in between classes in before the semester gets too crazy for me to read.
pickDavid Sedaris reads his slice-of-life essays and other pieces in this #audiobook. Some of them are laugh-out-loud funny. Others are quirky and a little bit sad. Some others are darkly humorous. Sedaris is very observant and wildly creative. Worth a listen!
pickI continue to adore David Sedaris. His gross wit, honest charm, amazing travel, gift with seeing the amazing in such normal life...it is a perfect subway read. I collect his books lovingly, and always want to pass them on when I'm finished. Favorite essay here may be Author, Author.
pickThis wasn't my favourite David Sedaris book but I did have a few laughs and enjoyed escaping into his quickly little world for awhile! #queerbooks
so-soMy co-worker loves David Sedaris, so I thought I‘d give him a try. I enjoyed listening to him read his own stories, but I didn‘t find them as funny as I was expecting. There were two or three stories that I loved, but the rest only elicited a couple chuckles and a lot of zoning out... And, as others have said, the fictional stories at the end seemed unnecessary. That said, I think I‘ll give Sedaris another try sometime in the future.
pickThis is my first Sedaris book, and I highly recommend listening to him read his stories on audio. This book was hilarious. The stories from his childhood were my favorite. I could‘ve ended the book early without the fictional stories at the end though.
This is a great audiobook for cleaning.
pickMy first Sedaris audiobook—I knew I had to listen to him after I read and loved Calypso. This did not let me down. Some of my favorite stories were the ones about Sedaris‘s dad (I laughed so hard at the image of him answering the door in his undies) and the airport one. Hearing Sedaris say “mothafocka” over and over had me in stitches. On the other hand, I didn‘t care for the fiction pieces as much.
bailedGave this a try because Sedaris will be at Book People in June. The writing is fine. It‘s not Sedaris, it‘s me. I just don‘t find his humor funny at all. Next!
so-soMo bitterness. Less awkward charm. Or, vice versa. We, David and I, are out of sync with this book. Ex. My fave Sedaris work is his diary-ish, Theft by Finding. Understanding Understanding Owls was the most memorable essay. I love the cover. No regrets. Ever onward!
I've read a bunch of craft books in the last two weeks. I've hated a bunch of craft books in the last two weeks. Back to Sedaris.
My new favorite after work activity: sitting on our back porch with an audiobook watching the hummingbirds.
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Today I got to play with this gorgeous pair of Afghan dogs while I was on my walk. They slowed me down, but it was totally worth it!
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#800in2018
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