Any Sedaris fans here in the Orchard? I've never read anything of his, but I am somewhat familiar with him from NPR. Anyway, I just ordered the audio CD of When You Are Engulfed in Flames from Amazon tonight. Here's what AudoFile has to say about it:

In David Sedaris's excellent latest collection, cringe-worthy moments follow on the heels of laugh-out-loud ones--you may never buy another pair of thrift-store pants, for example, and that's only the beginning. The stories jump back and forth in time and locale--Sedaris is in middle school, in college, in his grown, professional life; now North Carolina, now New York, now Normandy. The constant is Sedaris's narration, and that's why his delivery works so well with his words--every absurdity is made more believable (if not more palatable) thanks to his steady reading. He sounds incredulous and world-weary all at the same time. Death may be a recurring theme in these essays, but listeners will chuckle helplessly all the same. Track listings with titles are helpfully printed on the CDs, so it's easy to go back and find favorites again. J.M.D. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

It's read by him, and I thought it might be something good to listen to as I comb the streets, highways and byways in search of the elusive photo or two.

Cher

Well, I read it rather than listened to it, but it was a pretty funny book.

I am awaiting my turn at the library. I ordered the audiobook because I have listened to all his stuff on audiobook and it's all hilarious. I LOVE David Sedaris!!

Thanks for responding you two. It really does sound very good!

I just got a ticket to see David Sedaris in Boulder....it's Wednesday...I can't wait...great seat.

Good on you, Trudes! Have fun!