Sedaris is often called the funniest writer in America, and I would go one further and say he’s the funniest in the known world. I’ve yet to read anything of his that I didn’t find irresistible.

I loved this extremely witty and enjoyable story of Daniel Pecan Cambridge, a gentle soul suffering countless neuroses and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

An incredibly funny memoir of Sedaris’ wonderfully offbeat life. Each of the 17 stories is highly memorable. “A Plague of Tics” and “The Drama Bug” had me laughing out loud.

When God gives the famous fallen angel a second chance at redemption by offering him one month of earthly embodiment, Lucifer accepts the offer, and surprisingly revels in the Earth’s simple offerings (tastes, smells, sunsets) – and he thinks about maybe – just maybe – getting back on God’s good side. A hilarious, witty, sometimes perverse but life-affirming novel.

The 27 essays in this hilarious collection features Sedaris' family in all its odd glory.

David Sedaris has done it again – one of the only authors who can consistently give me the giggles. My personal favorites in this brilliant collection of 22 short stories were “Keeping Up”, “Solution to Saturday’s Puzzle,” “Of Mice and Men,” okay never mind, I loved them all.

A strikingly original and hilarious novel, “Losing It” is a vivid portrayal of life in the urban Canadian context, a life full of complications, crises, familial crimes and misdemeanors.

Helen learns a great deal about facing the unexpected and living her own life, despite her history of hopeless boyfriends, annoying roommates, and a self-obsessed mother.

Sometimes it isn't snaring a man that's the problem, but keeping him. Another gem from Anna Maxted.

Life imitates art for 22-year-old Manhattan sex columnist Ariel Steiner, an aspiring actress, sexpot and self-described failure, when she retreats to her parents' home after college graduation.

The unnamed narrator initiates a new tradition on her 36th birthday: every year she will write "a personal state of the union to help me chart my profits and losses." Very funny and insightful.

Steve Martin is more than just a great comedic actor – he’s also a charming writer. Mirabelle, who sells gloves at Neiman Marcus, captures the attention of Ray, a wealthy, lonely businessman.

A romantic comedy about a successful woman working in Reality TV who wants nothing to do with love -- until she finally meets her match.

Thomas has recently lost his childhood sweetheart and wife of 20 years to another man, and he takes his revenge to hilarious lengths.