First published 2026
David Sedaris returns with 28 razor-sharp essays that slice through contemporary American life like a scalpel. Diving deep into personal terrain—his family history, marriage, and evolving relationship with technology—Sedaris transforms everyday observations into comedic gold. Each essay navigates the complex landscape of middle-age: the awkward dynamics of adult friendships, the unexpected revelations about family, and the strange comfort of financial stability. With his trademark blend of surgical humor and unexpected tenderness, Sedaris dissects modern experiences, revealing both the absurdity and genuine emotion lurking beneath surface interactions. Whether exploring his relationship with his husband or excavating memories of his late mother, he creates a mosaic of contemporary life that is simultaneously hilarious and deeply human.
Genres: essays, american-fiction, american, contemporary, biography-memoir, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, slice-of-life
Setting: America
Period: 21st-Century
272 pages · Hardcover · Little, Brown and Company