Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls

By: David Sedaris

Narrated by: David Sedaris

"Sedaris is a remarkably skilled storyteller and savvy essayist ... And based on this collection, he's getting only better." —Los Angeles Times

A guy walks into a bar car and ...

From here the story could take many turns. When the guy is legendary essayist David Sedaris, the possibilities are endless, but the result is always the same: he will both delight you with twists of humor and intelligence and leave you deeply moved.

Sedaris remembers his father's dinnertime attire (shirtsleeves and underpants), his first colonoscopy (remarkably pleasant), and the time he considered buying the skeleton of a murdered Pygmy. The common thread? Sedaris masterfully turns each essay into a love story: how it feels to be in a relationship where one loves and is loved over many years, what it means to be part of a family, and how it's possible, through all of life's absurdities, to grow to love oneself.

With Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls, David Sedaris shows once again why O, the Oprah magazine, considers him the "the funniest writer in America."

Critic reviews

PRAISE FOR LET'S EXPLORE DIABETES WITH OWLS:

"Sedaris is a remarkably skilled storyteller and savvy essayist. He weaves together vivid images and sensations into a coherent whole that packs a serious emotional punch....Yes, David Sedaris is really that good. And, based on this latest collection, he's getting only better."
---Heather Havrilesky, Los Angeles Times

"Sedaris makes coming-of-age seem ever new and ever remarkable, not because his life was so very different from any of our own, but because he brings fresh eyes to common experiences.... It's only natural to laugh at all the comic abundance in Let's Explore, but there's no crime in sticking around for the humanity."
-David Carr, New York Times Book Review

"Artfully milked embarrassing personal incidents for literary laughs...There are plenty of well-cut gems, including one about an ill-fated adoption of some sea turtles that's both hilarious and touching."
---Thom Geier, Entertainment Weekly

"If you are a David Sedaris fan, any new book from the humorist is cause for celebration. His newest offering, Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls, is no exception. It's quintessential Sedaris....There's always a laugh-out-loud moment just around the corner."
---Craig Wilson, USA Today

"The funniest writer in America....Sedaris is thoughtful and sweet in addition to being slyly hilarious." ---Leigh Haber, Oprah

"This book is hysterical!"
—Reese Witherspoon

"David Sedaris has become a signifier of taste and intelligence....Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls was the kind of book that I finished and just immediately wanted to start reading again."
---Anna Peele, Esquire

"Fresh....funny, whimsical, unexpected, and never obvious....Who would anticipate that an encounter with an Australian bird could be so damn touching?"
---Sherryl Connelly, New York Daily News

"Ridiculously funny....A find for the reader who appreciates a sense of humor....Sedaris, like the great humorists before him, hits a nerve with his wit, which brings the reader into intimate contact with the human condition."
---John Henry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"An acute observer and master of the quick, excoriating takedown, Sedaris claims new territory in this exceptionally gutsy and unnerving collection."
---Donna Seamn, Booklist

"Hilarious....Winning....Sedaris's experiences are an endless source of good material." ---Danielle Trussoni, People

I cannot get enough of David Sedaris

What made the experience of listening to Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls the most enjoyable?

We are able to count on having multiple episodes of side-splitting laughter when David Sedaris reads his own work . Neither my husband nor I have laughed uncontrollably for quite some time. I was afraid the neighbors might become annoyed with us. Mr. Sedaris writes well, and he is also a gifted narrator.

What does David Sedaris bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Having listened to David Sedaris since he read excerpts from his book, "Holidays on Ice" on NPR, I do not enjoy reading his work as much as I enjoy listening to him narrate. I still purchase all of his books anyway, in case he requires additional periodontal, orthodontics, or oral surgery.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I actually prefer to listen to his books punctuated with sufficient time to recover from diaphragmatic fatigue.

Any additional comments?

Mr. Sedaris is one of my favorite authors. I hope that he still does book tours, and will make an appearance in Northern California soon.

David Sedaris is back

I've followed David Sedaris for years and seen him speak twice. Before this book, his recent material included a lot of parables starring animals. They were not to my taste, I was disappointed that his work was heading in that direction. I'm so happy he is back. This book is filled with new yet classic Sedaris material with stories of his travels, his childhood, and his family. This book is a little darker than his past works, it feels a little more raw, but that doesn't make it any less great. I enjoyed this book like getting back in touch with an old friend.

flawed audiobook

missing and mislabeled stories.
it's a great collection but author author is missing as are a few others and others are mislabeled.

Could not stop laughing out loud!

Where does Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Near the top. It is so funny and dead on that it makes you think as well as laugh. There is always something we can personally relate to in each story.

What did you like best about this story?

His bizarre perspective on the simple things of life.

Which scene was your favorite?

The scene with the pygmy .

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

His obvious love for his father...yet poking fun at him every chance he gets.

Sedaris

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would totally recommend this book. It is well written and well read.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls?

Too many to mention in particular.

Which scene was your favorite?

All!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, but, unfortunately could not.

Any additional comments?

David Sedaris is a genius. His writing is funny and engaging. I recommend him to anyone who enjoys a thoughtful, well-written, engaging book!