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Those Dakotas are tricky. I spent a week visiting family last August in extreme southeastern South Dakota, driving into Iowa and Nebraska each day to see them. It really is hard to keep track of which state you're in at any given moment. (I've been debating whether to pick up this new Sedaris book. I think you've cinched it. Thank you.)
That was just so deliciously readable, Warwick!
Funny that. I read a David Sedaris book once and found it hard going. It was about him learning French. Maybe that was the problem.
I’ve had mixed experiences. I think reading his diaries a couple of years ago unlocked him for me, though. He still brings up his French regularly, and by the time of these essays it’s improved quite a bit.
Haha! Wonderful. I'm a fan of Sedaris, so I'll definitely get to it sometime soonish, and I'm so happy to hear from you that his latest is enjoyable.
I really thought it was, although I did read it in ideal circumstances (tipsy and at altitude).
Thanks for sharing. A dull, cloudy day has gotten a little brighter.
GREAT story! Although it's about South Dakota, since you have wandered there and eaten a meal, I recommend Kathleen Norris's book, Dakota: A Spiritual Geography, a meditation on the landscape, both inner and outer. I reviewed it here. Not sure how to link to my review it in a comment, but you should be able to find it.
Ah yes that was on my radar before the trip. Good to hear a recommendation!
Interesting travelogue. Glad to hear my compatriots were so friendly. I live in Kansas City metro area where we cross state and county lines daily. The big Kansas City isn’t in Kansas, but the smaller one is. You have live here to understand.
I only just learnt recently that there’s two Kansas Cities (it’s mentioned in passing in the recent film The Bride!), and it did blow my mind a little.
Thank you for this very funny, lol account of how you ended up reading this book! I was searching for some reviews & was rewarded with a surprisingly interesting & fun one from you! I will think of you when I start reading this.
Fionnuala wrote: "Funny that. I read a David Sedaris book once and found it hard going. It was about him learning French. Maybe that was the problem."
I recommend listening to him reading them, they're much funnier that way.
I think this is my favorite book review of all time
Thank you, Sarah (and Lorie). He definitely makes you want to imitate him – after a few of these essays, your whole interior monologue starts to adapt.
I’m not sure which I love more.. his most recent book or your review! Having been to Fargo multiple times now, I can say it truly is a wonderful place. There was a bookstore in town but it closed. I always try to support an independent bookstore when I travel and have to try to find another there.
I loved listening to Sedaris read the book and laughed out loud countless times. Just the tonic I needed!
I had a great time there I must say! Thanks Julie.
I think you could give Sedaris a run for his money with your humour! What a hilarious story
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Those Dakotas are tricky. I spent a week visiting family last August in extreme southeastern South Dakota, driving into Iowa and Nebraska each day to see them. It really is hard to keep track of which state you're in at any given moment. (I've been debating whether to pick up this new Sedaris book. I think you've cinched it. Thank you.)
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That was just so deliciously readable, Warwick!
Funny that. I read a David Sedaris book once and found it hard going. It was about him learning French. Maybe that was the problem.
I’ve had mixed experiences. I think reading his diaries a couple of years ago unlocked him for me, though. He still brings up his French regularly, and by the time of these essays it’s improved quite a bit.
Haha! Wonderful. I'm a fan of Sedaris, so I'll definitely get to it sometime soonish, and I'm so happy to hear from you that his latest is enjoyable.
I really thought it was, although I did read it in ideal circumstances (tipsy and at altitude).
Thanks for sharing. A dull, cloudy day has gotten a little brighter.
GREAT story! Although it's about South Dakota, since you have wandered there and eaten a meal, I recommend Kathleen Norris's book, Dakota: A Spiritual Geography, a meditation on the landscape, both inner and outer. I reviewed it here. Not sure how to link to my review it in a comment, but you should be able to find it.
Ah yes that was on my radar before the trip. Good to hear a recommendation!
Interesting travelogue. Glad to hear my compatriots were so friendly. I live in Kansas City metro area where we cross state and county lines daily. The big Kansas City isn’t in Kansas, but the smaller one is. You have live here to understand.
I only just learnt recently that there’s two Kansas Cities (it’s mentioned in passing in the recent film The Bride!), and it did blow my mind a little.
Thank you for this very funny, lol account of how you ended up reading this book! I was searching for some reviews & was rewarded with a surprisingly interesting & fun one from you! I will think of you when I start reading this.
Fionnuala wrote: "Funny that. I read a David Sedaris book once and found it hard going. It was about him learning French. Maybe that was the problem."I recommend listening to him reading them, they're much funnier that way.
I think this is my favorite book review of all time
Thank you, Sarah (and Lorie). He definitely makes you want to imitate him – after a few of these essays, your whole interior monologue starts to adapt.
I’m not sure which I love more.. his most recent book or your review! Having been to Fargo multiple times now, I can say it truly is a wonderful place. There was a bookstore in town but it closed. I always try to support an independent bookstore when I travel and have to try to find another there. I loved listening to Sedaris read the book and laughed out loud countless times. Just the tonic I needed!
I had a great time there I must say! Thanks Julie.
I think you could give Sedaris a run for his money with your humour! What a hilarious story