I’m a long-time fan of David Sedaris and his new book of humerous essays is a real treat. My favorite stories are the ones about his family and his travels. The first chapter, Care and Feeding, had me laughing so hard when Hugh (his partner) needed a hip replacement and David worried about who would cook for them and help care for Hugh. He also writes about public transportation, late night walks, ChatGPT, a safari in Africa (where he sees all the animals in the Lion King), and riding a horse named Tequila up a volcano in Guatemala. He remembers good times with old friends and the quirky challenges of our everyday lives. His writing is snarky and in a few places shocking (My Cousin Marvin). I think fans of Sedaris will be thrilled to read The Land and Its People and I also look forward to his book tour heading our way.