About this episode

David Sedaris discusses his new essay collection and various topics related to his writing and personal life.

Bookwaves/Artwaves is produced and hosted by Richard Wolinsky. Links to assorted local theater & book venues David Sedaris, Humorist, author of “The Land and Its People” David Sedaris, author of the new essay collection, “The Land and Its People,” in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky. Originally known for his commentaries on “This American Life” on NPR, David Sedaris has now written 14 books, all of which have become best-sellers, including the early “Me Talk Pretty One Day,” and later “Calypso,” “Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls,” and collections of his diaries. He has a home in North Carolina, and lives in England. In this wide-ranging interview he discusses a wide variety of topics, including his relationship with his family, how he puts together an essay, his views on small talk and finding connections, and how growing old has affected his writing. Recorded June 9, 2026 at Book Passage bookstore in Corte Madera. California. Photo by Richard Wolinsky. Edmund White (1940-2025), “The Married Man,” 2000 Edmund White (1940-2025) discusses his novel “The Married Man” in a newly digitized interview conducted in the KPFA studios on June 10, 2000 with host Richard Wolinsky…

People in this episode

Host: Richard Wolinsky

Guest: David Sedaris

Topics covered

• interview
• humor
• family relationships
• writing process
• aging
• literature

Keywords

• David Sedaris
• The Land and Its People
• interview
• humorist
• writing
• family
• aging

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: KPFA

Books & works: The Land and Its People, The Married Man

Places: Corte Madera, California

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