Order of David Sedaris Books

David Sedaris is an American writer, humorist, and comedian. He gained recognition after being discovered by Ira Glass, who invited him to appear on his radio show. Much of his work includes short stories and plays, characterized by an autobiographical and self-deprecating style. He shares his life with his partner, Hugh Hamrick, who frequently features in David's narratives. Sedaris published his first book, "Origins of the Underclass and Other Stories," in 1992. Below is a list of David Sedaris' books in the order of their original release.

David Sedaris became a published novelist in 1992 with the novel Origins Of The Underclass. Below is a list of David Sedaris's books in order of when they were originally released:

Publication Order of Diaries Books

Book Title	Year	Amazon USA	Amazon UK
Theft by Finding	(2015)	Buy on Amazon.com	Buy on Amazon.co.uk
A Carnival of Snackery: Diaries 2003-2020	(2021)	Buy on Amazon.com	Buy on Amazon.co.uk

Publication Order of Short Story Collections Books

Book Title	Year	Amazon USA	Amazon UK
Origins Of The Underclass	(1992)	Buy on Amazon.com	Buy on Amazon.co.uk
Barrel Fever	(1994)	Buy on Amazon.com	Buy on Amazon.co.uk
Holidays on Ice	(1997)	Buy on Amazon.com	Buy on Amazon.co.uk
Naked	(1997)	Buy on Amazon.com	Buy on Amazon.co.uk
Me Talk Pretty One Day	(2000)	Buy on Amazon.com	Buy on Amazon.co.uk
David Sedaris: Live at Carnegie Hall	(2003)	Buy on Amazon.com	Buy on Amazon.co.uk
Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim	(2004)	Buy on Amazon.com	Buy on Amazon.co.uk
When You Are Engulfed in Flames	(2008)	Buy on Amazon.com	Buy on Amazon.co.uk
Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk	(2010)	Buy on Amazon.com	Buy on Amazon.co.uk
The Best of Me	(2020)	Buy on Amazon.com	Buy on Amazon.co.uk

Publication Order of Children's Books

Book Title	Year	Amazon USA	Amazon UK
Pretty Ugly (With: Ian Falconer)	(2001)	Buy on Amazon.com	Buy on Amazon.co.uk

Publication Order of Standalone Plays Books

Book Title	Year	Amazon USA	Amazon UK
The SantaLand Diaries and Season's Greetings	(1998)	Buy on Amazon.com	Buy on Amazon.co.uk
The Book of Liz - Acting Edition	(2002)	Buy on Amazon.com	Buy on Amazon.co.uk

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

Book Title	Year	Amazon USA	Amazon UK
Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls	(2013)	Buy on Amazon.com	Buy on Amazon.co.uk
David Sedaris Diaries	(2017)	Buy on Amazon.com	Buy on Amazon.co.uk
Calypso	(2018)	Buy on Amazon.com	Buy on Amazon.co.uk
Themes and Variations	(2020)	Buy on Amazon.com	Buy on Amazon.co.uk
Happy-Go-Lucky	(2022)	Buy on Amazon.com	Buy on Amazon.co.uk

Publication Order of Anthologies Books

Book Title	Year	Amazon USA	Amazon UK
Strange Stories for Strange Kids	(2001)	Buy on Amazon.com	Buy on Amazon.co.uk
Scoot Over, Skinny: The Fat Nonfiction Anthology	(2005)	Buy on Amazon.com	Buy on Amazon.co.uk
40 Model Essays	(2005)	Buy on Amazon.com	Buy on Amazon.co.uk
Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules	(2005)	Buy on Amazon.com	Buy on Amazon.co.uk
The Best American Essays 2005	(2005)	Buy on Amazon.com	Buy on Amazon.co.uk
The Best American Erotica 2006	(2006)	Buy on Amazon.com	Buy on Amazon.co.uk
Big Fat Little Lit	(2006)	Buy on Amazon.com	Buy on Amazon.co.uk
Touchstone Anthology of Contemporary Creative Nonfiction	(2007)	Buy on Amazon.com	Buy on Amazon.co.uk
NPR Holiday Favorites	(2008)	Buy on Amazon.com	Buy on Amazon.co.uk
Flight Patterns: A Century of Stories about Flying	(2009)	Buy on Amazon.com	Buy on Amazon.co.uk
My Ideal Bookshelf	(2012)	Buy on Amazon.com	Buy on Amazon.co.uk
By the Book	(2014)	Buy on Amazon.com	Buy on Amazon.co.uk

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