A week with some unexpected twists for almost everyone. This week I’ve got some favourite authors and new to me books to share:
A Carnival of Snackery (Diaries 2003-2020) by David Sedaris is the second volume of his diaries and once again, they are a fascinating look at the world. Whether it’s collecting Romanian insults or going to a Japanese parasite museum, David describes it all hilariously.
The Best of Me by David Sedaris is a collection of his stories (yes, I’ve probably read some but I’m sure they will be just as hilarious next time round). As always, they are never boring, involving feeding a carnivorous bird and learning to say ‘give it to me’ in five languages.
Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart won the 2020 Man Booker Prize. It’s the story of a boy, bullied and trapped by poverty and his mother’s alcoholism.
It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey finds Pippa cut off and sent to a tiny town to manage her late father’s dive bar. The locals think she won’t last a week, especially sea captain Brendan, but she keeps running into him everywhere.
To see other books received/bought this week across the world, drop by the Mailbox Monday blog for links to everyone’s mailbox goodies.
It’s Monday! What are you reading? is hosted by Book Date.
What I read last week:
Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
The Pandemic Century by Mark Honigsbaum
Contagion by Richard Gunderman
What I’m reading at the moment:
The Riviera House by Natasha Lester
What I’ll be reading next:
Not sure…
Sam Still Reading 
I remember seeing David Sedaris with my daughter. He was very funny. Afterwards he chatted at length to everyone as he signed books.
A list of unusual, to me, books. Enjoy, especially the nonfiction on contagions.
I am always a little put off by his language, but Sedaris is a gifted writer.
Nice looking assortment of books. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
An interesting mix of different books! I love David Sedaris so I will want to read this one at some point. It Happened One Summer was a good time, hope you enjoy it too. Happy reading!
It happened one summer sounds like a fun read.
I’ve heard amazing things about Shuggie Bain. I haven’t read it yet. It Happened One Summer is also on my tbr pile.
Sedaris titles should be fun. It Happened One Summer looks fun too. Happy Reading!
I haven’t read any of Sedaris! Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart is on my list. I’ve added it to my must read in 2023 list, so hopefully I will get to it eventually.
Enjoy your books…hope you are having a good week.