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The books to add to your holiday reading list

It’s holiday season! Wondering what books to pack? Look no further...

Evening Standard · Jul 28

I've interviewed 700 leaders. The ones outsourcing their thinking to AI lose their best people first

There's an old warning about AI for leaders, from the story Charlie Munger used to tell about Max Planck: "I'll ask my chauffeur to reply."

Fortune · Jul 20

The Land and Its People by David Sedaris review – crankiness and charm

Sedaris plays up the curmudgeonliness in a collection that still entertains

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6

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Five Great Reads: the polar expedition racing against time, David Sedaris freaks out about Duolingo, and a doom metal Orthodox priest

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Imogen Dewey

The Guardian - AU · Jul 3

Books of the Month: What to read in July, from David Sedaris to the stylish finale of Colson Whitehead’s Harlem Trilogy

BOOKS OF THE MONTH: Martin Chilton picks his favourite new book releases for July

The Independent UK · Jun 28

Malachi Kirby and David Sedaris among BBC audio drama awards winners

The ceremony was held at the BBC radio theatre in London on Sunday.

Evening Standard · Mar 1

Nussaibah Younis: ‘The Bell Jar helped me through my own mental illness’

The author on taking solace in Joan Didion, discovering Donna Tartt and being cheered up by David Sedaris

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6

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Books to look out for in 2026 – nonfiction

Memoirs from Liza Minnelli and Lena Dunham, essays by David Sedaris and Alan Bennett’s diaries are among the highlights of the year ahead

The Guardian - UK · Dec 25, 2025

Saunas, skating and celebratory toilet seats: 25 ways to get into the Christmas spirit

Are you feeling festive? If not, here are some great and unexpected shortcuts, from fish pie to ‘intermittent wrapping’ to watching a seasonal film every day of December

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2025

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The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025

Audible is currently free – these are the best audiobooks I’ve listened to

Immerse yourself in these great reads narrated by well-known voices

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025

David Sedaris: ‘I’m shocked by people who take selfies in public. I’d sooner masturbate in public’

The US humourist on men’s shorts, cringeworthy moments – and why he wants to fist-fight Dick Van Dyke

The Guardian - AU · Jan 29, 2025

David Sedaris is an icon of indignation in a world that keeps on irking

The American humorist delighted the Royal Festival Hall with characteristically disgruntled slices of life – including a brush with cancel culture

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2024

American comedian and author David Sedaris returning to Australia - and Canberra - for summer

The show includes a Q&A.

The Canberra Times · Jun 26, 2024

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Newcastle Herald · Jun 24, 2024

Author and satirist David Sedaris is coming to Newcastle

Fans can expect expect an evening of razor-sharp and sardonic wit

The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2024

What we’re reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in December

Authors, critics and Guardian readers discuss the titles they read last month. Join the conversation in the comments

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023

David Sedaris' first children's book, 'Pretty Ugly,' to be published next February

David Sedaris is publishing his first children’s book, a collaboration with Ian Falconer conceived decades ago and finished shortly before the “Olivia” creator died in March

The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2023

Happy-Go-Lucky by David Sedaris review – a natural-born storyteller

The author’s family provides the focus for this funny essay collection told with impeccable comic timing

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 2, 2023

Your ultimate Brisbane events guide: the best things to do this weekend, and what’s on through February

From blockbuster exhibitions and stage shows to a feast of live music – here are the best things happening in your city in February

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2022

Adam Kay: ‘Who knew Agatha Christie was totally incredible? OK, everybody, except me’

The doctor turned comedy writer on being inspired by Alan Bennett and comforted by David Sedaris

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2022

Less Is Lost by Andrew Sean Greer review – diminishing returns

The sequel to the US author’s 2018 Pulitzer-winning novel misses the satirical mark far more times than it scores a hit

Salon · Sep 17, 2022

Please tell me about your delayed flight

I used to believe travel delay stories were dull — but now I can see their silver lining

Tribune News Service · Jun 8, 2022

Review: David Sedaris laughs at death in ‘Happy-Go-Lucky’

David Sedaris’ work has always had a macabre edge. He’s mined the humor in taxidermy, museums of medical oddities and tales of unusual deaths throughout his 10 previous books and his hugely popular performances.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2022

Happy-Go-Lucky by David Sedaris review – laughter in the dark

In this latest collection of anecdotes, the American humorist riffs on Covid, death and family, looking for catharsis in comedy

Tribune News Service · Jun 1, 2022

Review: 'Happy-Go-Lucky' by David Sedaris

NONFICTION: More comic essays, this time in a more somber vein, from the celebrated satirist.

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