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Theft by finding diaries 19772002 by david sedaris 514 pp. David sedaris has contributed to the new yorker since 1995. Calypso by david sedaris hachette audio in this laughoutloud book, david sedaris buys a beach house along the carolina coast where he reflects on his life, getting older, and just human mortality. Listen to when you are engulfed in flames by david sedaris at. David sedaris14 boxed set by david sedaris audio book. David sedaris has 64 books on goodreads with 2950615 ratings. Holidays on ice by david sedaris 2001, cd, abridged 3 cds audio book. David sedaris audio books, best sellers, author bio. Company man, in which he tackles the indignities of midlife with gusto. The complete talking heads audiobook by alan bennett.