Diaries Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Diaries books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Theft by Finding
Buy on Amazon2015
A Carnival of Snackery: Diaries 2003-2020
Buy on Amazon2021
Origins Of The Underclass
Buy on Amazon1992
Barrel Fever
Buy on Amazon1994
Holidays on Ice
Buy on Amazon1997
Naked
Buy on Amazon1997
Me Talk Pretty One Day
Buy on Amazon2000
David Sedaris: Live at Carnegie Hall
Buy on Amazon2003
Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim
Buy on Amazon2004
When You Are Engulfed in Flames
Buy on Amazon2008
Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk
Buy on Amazon2010
The Best of Me
Buy on Amazon2020
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Diaries series is publication order: 1. Theft by Finding (2015), 2. A Carnival of Snackery: Diaries 2003-2020 (2021), 3. Origins Of The Underclass (1992), 4. Barrel Fever (1994), 5. Holidays on Ice (1997), and 7 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Diaries series by David Sedaris contains 12 books. The series began in 2015 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Diaries series is written by David Sedaris. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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