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Return to Book Page. Preview — Calypso by David Sedaris. Calypso by David Sedaris. David Sedaris returns with his most deeply personal and darkly hilarious book. If you've ever laughed your way through David Sedaris's cheerfully misanthropic stories, you might think you know what you're getting with Calypso.

When he buys a beach house on the Carolina coast, Sedaris envisions long, relaxing vacations spent playing board games and lounging i David Sedaris returns with his most deeply personal and darkly hilarious book. When he buys a beach house on the Carolina coast, Sedaris envisions long, relaxing vacations spent playing board games and lounging in the sun with those he loves most.

And life at the Sea Section, as he names the vacation home, is exactly as idyllic as he imagined, except for one tiny, vexing realization: With Calypso, Sedaris sets his formidable powers of observation toward middle age and mortality. Sedaris's powers of observation have never been sharper, and his ability to shock readers into laughter unparalleled. But much of the comedy here is born out of that vertiginous moment when your own body betrays you and you realize that the story of your life is made up of more past than future.

This is beach reading for people who detest beaches, required reading for those who loathe small talk and love a good tumor joke. Calypso is simultaneously Sedaris's darkest and warmest book yet--and it just might be his very best. Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Humor To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Calypso , please sign up. One reviewer said this wouldn't be the best book to start with, by Sedaris, so which would you suggest I start with? Did anyone else feel weird about what happened when Tiffany came to David's reading?

Or was it just me? Bonnie That is the entire point, that is what haunts him. Anyone who has loved a mentally ill person has a cache of those memories, where they shut down the …more That is the entire point, that is what haunts him. Anyone who has loved a mentally ill person has a cache of those memories, where they shut down the person who is mean and drains every ounce of energy, but who needed them at the moment.

I can tell you I have a moment like that I think about every single day of my life, and my dear friend has been dead 8 years. See all 8 questions about Calypso…. Lists with This Book. Mar 30, Elyse Walters rated it it was amazing. They are passionate and affecting — achingly good - urgent and surprising - contemporary and insightful - playful and outlandish- showing us the beauty in the broken — and ultimately teaching us to choose love.

Roz Chast comes to mind , while reading sentences to my husband at 5am in the morning- waiting for him to wake - so I could jump him with David Sedaris stories. So a few little tidbits So one day, David was collecting trash with his grabber. Taking place in airports, on the plane, about his family - his siblings Tiffany committed suicide - his 92 year old father - memories of his mother - about middle age and aging - trips to the dermatologist I can relate - doctors - I can relate - tumors- his beach house on Emerald Isle - find out what people feed the turtles - Shopping in Tokyo with one of his sisters - his relationship with his partner, Hugh- an English- speaking program David puts together for business travelers visiting the United States - obsessions with Fitbit - a love affair with an Omega juicer These stories are extremely refreshing!

View all 29 comments. Jul 07, Lori rated it it was amazing. Hello, how are you this evening? Has your house ever been burgled? Your house—has anyone ever broken into it and stolen things?

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Some of the subjects are dark, some sadly bitter-sweet, but he's funny. It's good to laugh! View all 20 comments. For me, reading David Sedaris' books is like hanging out with that slightly strange friend—you may think you're crazy, but at least there's someone crazier than you out there! I've been reading Sedaris' books on and off for a number of years, since his first collection, Barrel Fever , in In addition to helping bolster my self-esteem, he's always good for a fair amount of chuckling, giggling, and all-out belly laughing, not to mention his unique ability to highlight some of life's 4.

In addition to helping bolster my self-esteem, he's always good for a fair amount of chuckling, giggling, and all-out belly laughing, not to mention his unique ability to highlight some of life's frustrating, mystifying, and joy-inducing foibles. Plus, every now and again he simply makes me gasp at his observations. Calypso , his newest collection, certainly is chock-full of laughs, and there's a good supply of slightly gross observations about bodily functions and other physical issues.

But I wasn't prepared for how emotionally rich this collection would be—on a number of occasions I found myself getting a little choked up as Sedaris pondered growing older, the aging and death of family members, the legalization of same-sex marriage and what it meant for his relationship with his boyfriend, even the mood of the country following the presidential election. It's funny—in one story Sedaris talks about his mother-in-law, and how she "likes to interrupt either to accuse you of exaggerating—'Oh, now, that's not true'—or to defend the person you're talking about, someone, most often, she has never met.

I'm not a Puritan by any means, but I'll admit there were a few stories that were a little heavy on bodily functions and feeding things to animals read the book and you'll know what I'm referring to. However, so much of this book was terrific, beautifully written, funny, wry, sarcastic, and even poignant. In many of the stories as is often the case , Sedaris spoke of his family and his relationship with his father, which continues to confound him, even as his father moves into his 90s.

Is it my fault that the good times fade to nothing while the bad ones burn forever bright? Memory aside, the negative just makes for a better story: Happiness is harder to put into words. It's also harder to source, much more mysterious than anger or sorrow, which come to me promptly, whenever I summon them, and remain long after I've begged them to leave. His writing is great for some laughs don't be shocked if you laugh out loud a time or two, so if you're self-conscious, don't read this in public , and this book is good for a few tears as well!

See all of my reviews at itseithersadnessoreuphoria. View all 19 comments. While sticking with his usual humor and cynical delivery, he gets raw talking about topics like suicide, alcoholism, the afterlife, aging, etc. I found myself very emotionally engaged throughout the book and wanted to reach into it and give him a hug from time to time which, no doubt, he would find disturbing and certainly have something to say about!

If you have not read Sedaris before, I think he is one of the best memoir-ists of our time. While his stories are almost always his viewpoint on events that happened to him, it is very easy for the reader to find them relatable. His delivery and timing are perfect with just the right amount of shock value. Not all fans of a genre like stand-up comedy will find him amusing, but he definitely fits that genre and takes it up another level.

As mentioned above, this is the real-est I have ever seen Sedaris — and, generally he seems pretty real. It is, without a better way to describe it, perfect Sedaris. That is it — he has honed his skills over the years and perfected them with this collection. Do yourself a favor — no matter who you are — check out Sedaris.

It is truly awesome! View all 36 comments. Jun 14, j e w e l s [Books Bejeweled] rated it it was amazing. I find him absolutely hilarious, but I know he is not everyone's cup of tea. Calypso, by the way, is the name his neighbors gave to his cat when the kitty is off living his completely hidden life.

David Sedaris was not amused when he found out that name. Sedaris makes every story funny, no matter how inappropriate the subject is. You will find yourself laughing out loud and think "wait, should I be laughing at that? In this collection of essays, we learn about his newish beach house on the North Carolina coast where his brother now, the Juister, not the Rooster! How David Sedaris can make you laugh at stories that involve suicide, God, alcoholism and Trump is nothing short of gifted.

He knows just when to back away for maximum humor impact. As with any talented writer, I can never get enough! I will be first in line for all of his books. I especially love them on audio, he is a fabulous narrator and so very funny in his presentation. View all 11 comments. Aug 10, Karen rated it it was amazing. Ok, I must admit I had never heard of this David Sedaris guy, but damn he is entertaining!!

These stories, mostly about the himself and his partner Hugh, his parents and siblings There is one about a stomach virus View all 58 comments. Jul 24, Debbie rated it it was amazing Shelves: Others already knew that Sedaris would take care of us. Long ago, I tried reading one of his collections and quickly ditched it. Huh, this guy is funny? I figured we did not match—his jokes, my sensibilities, no go. Everyone has a different funny bone. I was a little turned off when I started reading, though.

As it was, I thought, ho hum, who wants to read about a rich person having a guest room? Could we get any more boring? The false Pygmy reeled me in… Sedaris started seducing me as he described bizarre conversations. One sentence he overheard a guest utter: I love that he eavesdropped, I love that he wondered, I love that he told us! How could I not?

And just to let you know, I found nothing anywhere close to false Pygmies. Maybe an inside joke? He picks up on everything absurd and runs with it. And there is absurdity everywhere. I love looking at the world through his eyes. Oh, how he gets me going—he makes me want to go on high alert, too, and ferret out all those absurdities just waiting to be plucked and spouted. Sedaris has no problem asking off-the-wall questions to strangers, and he has a ball doing it. He likes to shake it up. Man, the great interactions I must miss!

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I liked every single one of his essays. Some are about his family, and he is so good at describing both the unchi-ness and coolness that comes with having a close family. Here are a few lines from each. Once it was a toffee-colored cow with two feet sticking out of her. A church lady, a pillar in her community, got dementia: How can I not love this guy? A woodcock or marmot, anyone? So sometimes I get a little OCD, okay? In the middle of all this crack up, I started noticing that Sedaris mentions a lot of animals.

Hm… I must write them all down insists the listy voice in my head. I opened my Notes app and went to town. I listed like my life depended on it. I better not forget one, I fretted. I attacked the project with fervor! Too bad no one paid me, and too bad no one gives a shit!

I, on the other hand, found it fascinating that he could mention 64!!! Well, two animals are featured—a snapping turtle and a fox—but why were the other 62 mentioned? I tried to get the spelling right spelling is pretty important to me , and yes, I started categorizing them—there are domesticated animals, farm animals, sea creatures, wild animals, etc. I can do that later if I have to, lol.

Of course I will. I was about a third of the way through the book when I suddenly needed to see and hear this funny man in action. I absolutely loved the clip--he is just as funny in person. OMG what a story! It is insanely creepy absurd, so watch out if you hate gross. I will only say these words: LOL, no matter how hard you try, you will not be able to imagine their connection!

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I know that for the rest of my life, if I hear snapping turtle or tumor, I will think of his story. Final gush Sedaris is a wise guy. Plus, his obvious love of and loyalty to his family humanizes him. One jazzy read that had me hopping happily on my pogo stick. View all 50 comments. Aug 19, Liz rated it it was amazing Shelves: Ok, so first off, I was laughing out loud within three pages of the first chapter.

Well, laughing and kind of gagging. This is a book that hits you with all the emotions. Not just the humo Ok, so first off, I was laughing out loud within three pages of the first chapter. Not just the humor, but the revelations that come with a certain age, of dealing with loss, of aging parents, of a relationship that has been going on for years. Each to his own! Highly recommend this book! My thanks to netgalley and Little, Brown for a copy of this book. View all 25 comments.

Find all of my reviews at: Many of you are already familiar with my love for the Sedaris family. Having now read all but one of his collections — and more recently re-listening to several of them during my commute — I have no shame in admitting I am completely smitten with every single one of the Find all of my reviews at: Having now read all but one of his collections — and more recently re-listening to several of them during my commute — I have no shame in admitting I am completely smitten with every single one of the Sedaris clan.

All that being said, I obviously need mental help and my rating should probably be taken with a grain dumptruck of salt. Calypso IS good, though. A stand out, even. If you are a fan this should rise to the top of the ranks. First, because of other humans.

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It is there we will binge-watch My lb Life. Afterwards I will help dig a hole in the sand for the turkey deep fryer to sit in and make sure I have plenty of cash on hand to tip Amy while she performs my spa treatment after I kick alllllllll of their asses at Sorry. Such judgey little assholes, right? Oh, before I forget. I can't sign off until I mention the part about pants shitting. You might not have to love David Sedaris in order to be my friend, but you do have to find people crapping their drawers hilarious.

ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Please give my wife the new Jason Sudakis book so she'll shut up about it already. Note to husband from myself: Please don't try to help ever again. View all 21 comments. Combine all the mixed feelings you could ever have about life as well as family -- make your reader laugh, think, and cry -- and then add in the same way the suicide of a sibling -- only Sedaris can do this View all 7 comments.

Oct 23, Michael rated it really liked it Shelves: My review, as well as my other thoughts on reading, also can be found on my blog. A collection of twenty-one personal essays on approaching middle age with humor and hope, Calypso stitches together the poignant and the satirical.

Sedaris takes on a wide array of lighthearted topics, from fitbits to vacation homes, as well as more serious subjects, like illness, addiction, and death. A few of the middle essays drag on, but otherwise Calypso is absorbing and irreverent. View all 8 comments. David Sedaris does it again with Calypso.

His observations are candid, weird, perverse and humorous but honest which makes his books worth the read. View all 3 comments. Aug 19, Victoria rated it it was amazing. Everything depends on how relentlessly one forces from this experience the last drop, sweet or bitter, it can possibly give. This is the only real concern of the artist, to recreate out of the disorder of life that order which is art. Because make no mistake, if you read versus listen to David Sedaris, then you are missing out on another dimension of the stories he shares. With 21 essays, most of which made me laugh to the point of tears, he shares with us snippets from his daily life, moments of absurdity, instances both familiar and not of an imperfect family and all the while digging deeper to find the hilarity in the wounds.

Because the death of his mother and the tragic suicide of his sister is evident throughout these pages, it seems to me that he is sharing these losses in the only way he knows how, by showing us that laughter can heal or at least make us forget for a little while. Maybe what all good writing has to be about for they are really the only constants in all our lives?

We can avoid neither and the existence of both reminds us that we are no different from one another. Cummings for his articulateness in distilling this book to its essence. View all 34 comments. Nothing is taboo, and topics range from the serious to the ridiculous: His powers of observations are spot on and he says it all without a filter.

As in any collection, there were some essays I enjoyed more than others and a couple that I think would have been better left out. I have this in HB as a BOTM selection but decided to listen on audio after reading rave reviews of the author reading his own work. Sep 01, Esil rated it it was amazing Shelves: I already miss David Sedaris. I finished listening to Calypso as an audiobook narrated by Sedaris yesterday, and I would have been happy to keep listening for weeks, maybe months In a way, my love of his personal essays is bizarre.

What a gift with words! And what a gift for scrutinizing himself, his family, life and the universe! Nothing seems to be beyond his inter I already miss David Sedaris. Nothing seems to be beyond his interest, and in his adept hands it all seemed so interesting. Funny and wry, yes.

But also real and occasionally gut punching.