Thank you to LibroFM and Hachette Audio for a copy of David Sedaris’ latest essay collection, Happy- Go-Lucky.

I’m a huge, huge fan of David Sedaris and I was thrilled with the opportunity to listen to his latest collection, Happy-Go-Lucky. This is my first time enjoying an audio book by Sedaris, however, I have seen him speak numerous times. As much as I love reading his books, Sedaris reading his own stories is a true treasure. He’s a master storyteller and hearing him tell his stories adds an extra layer of delight. His pauses and inflections make each story that much more hilarious or profound.

Happy-Go-Lucky is rooted in the pandemic, but lest you think that you’re sick of pandemic related stories, this collection has much more to offer. Many of the essays involve family relationships with Sedaris handling the decline of his elderly father, a man with whom he has had a strained relationship. The seriousness of the situation is tempered by Sedaris’ trademark wry observations and his absolutely hilarious relationship with his beloved sister Amy. The world needs a show with these two, they are just too fabulous.

Sedaris’ brand of humor and his willingness to share candid, sometimes cringy, details of his life, keep me coming back for more. I always finish his books wondering how he will top it, as each seems better than the last. Happy-Go-Lucky is no exception, this is Sedaris at his best.