Barrel Fever and Other Stories

By: David Sedaris

Narrated by: David Sedaris, Amy Sedaris

In David Sedaris's world, no one is safe, and no cow is sacred. With the legendary essayist’s signature biting wit, this collection skewers family dysfunction, awkward childhood memories, and the absurdities of modern life.

A do-it-yourself suburban dad saves money by performing home surgery. A man who is loved too much flees the heavyweight champion of the world. A teenage suicide tries to incite a lynch mob at her funeral. A bitter Santa abuses the elves.

With a perfect eye and a voice infused with as much empathy as humor, Sedaris writes stories and essays that target the soulful ridiculousness of our behavior.

Barrel Fever is like a blind date with modern life, and anything can happen.

“If you’re looking for some comic relief, look no further than David Sedaris.” ―NPR

funny funny funny

The usual wit from a very funny man 😊... Original, provocative, silly and gutbustingly funny.

Another delight

Listening to David and Amy Sedaris reading was an utter utter delight! I hope he will include more family members in his readings in the future!

Well performed

Fun listen to both David and Amy Sedaris act out some terrific fictional stories with memorable characters well performed by the duo

Classic Sedaris..

Fans of Sedaris will love this collection of essays and stories. Sedaris has a wit about him like no other. Very LGBTQIA+ friendly. Highly recommend if you enjoy hilarity & well written stories. This is an early collection from Sedaris. This book is exactly why I fell in love with this author.

Laughter Heals

Would you consider the audio edition of Barrel Fever and Other Stories to be better than the print version?

Always entertaining

Who was your favorite character and why?

David

Have you listened to any of David Sedaris and Amy Sedaris ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I love them all

Any additional comments?

I can listen over and over and still enjoy