David Sedaris
David Sedaris is a beloved humorist and essayist known for his sharp wit and keen observations on everyday life. His recent collection 'Happy-Go-Lucky' reflects on the global health crisis and personal events with a blend of humor and poignancy, showcasing his unique voice in contemporary literature.
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Recent news mentions
David Sedaris has championed the film Retirement Plan.
The Irish film that’s making a big splash worldwide – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-07
Sedaris continues to wring fall-down-funny material from his well-travelled yet relatively sedate life.
Spring books preview: 39 titles to add to your reading list
Canada· 2026-03-06
I allowed myself the space to think, make notes, write paragraphs, draw and colour, while listening to masterclasses on my phone from David Sedaris and Margaret Atwood.
A very grand room and a piece of furniture I’m now bereft to have to live without – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-26
David Sedaris's latest collection of essays includes reflections from his life in Sussex.
Books to look out for in 2026 – nonfiction | Books
United Kingdom· 2025-12-25
Elizabeth Day would invite David Sedaris to her dream dinner party.
‘I felt like a total failure – divorced, single at 39 and in the trenches of IVF’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-25
David Sedaris is a celebrated radio and podcast presence, known for his humorous essays.
Cat Stevens, Jape, David Sedaris and the other best things to see in Ireland this week – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-13
David Sedaris is noted for his work 'Holidays on Ice'.
‘My mum died swimming in the Galápagos at 71... it was a strangely beautiful end for her’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-06
David Sedaris offers his take on the global health crisis in his 2022 collection of essays, Happy-Go-Lucky.
Books we’re reading and loving in April: Falling is a tangled psychological suspenseCanada· 2025-04-03
In his 2022 collection of essays, Happy-Go-Lucky, humorist David Sedaris offers his take on the fun global health crisis we found ourselves facing four years ago.
Books we’re reading and loving in March: Spin Cycle is nerve-wracking and heartbreaking in the best wayCanada· 2025-02-28
Author David Sedaris has been touring Australia this month.
David Sedaris was my favourite author, but his tales of first-class travel have ruined everything
Australia· 2025-02-11
In his 2022 collection of essays, Happy-Go-Lucky, humorist David Sedaris offers his take on the fun global health crisis we found ourselves facing four years ago.
Books we’re reading and loving in February: Waiting for Joe is a modern tale of human frailtiesCanada· 2025-02-10
