Bookstore Raffling Sedaris Tickets

David Sedaris is often described as a candidate for funniest writer alive. If you are a fan, take note, you might be able to see him live.

Two pairs of front-row-seat tickets to see the author, humorist and radio contributor at the Providence Performing Arts Center are being raffled off by Barrington Books.

The show, “An Evening with David Sedaris,” is Saturday, April 14. The one-night performance starts at 8 pm.

Barrington Books is a partner with Rhode Island-National Public Radio and the official bookseller/sponsor for the event. Visit the store for details on the raffle. No purchase is necessary.

The appearance by Sedaris coincides with the release of his new book, “Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary." It’s an illustrated collection of animal-themed tales with situations that bear an uncanny resemblance to the insanity of everyday life, according to the bookstore. Sedaris will share his satirical observations and all-new readings at the PPAC show.

Sedaris has become one of America 's pre-eminent humor writers, according to the bookstore. He slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness as a master of satire. He is considered one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today.

Sedaris’s books include the bestsellers “Barrel Fever” and “Holidays on Ice” as well as collections of personal essays, “Naked,” “Me Talk Pretty One Day,” and “Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim.” Seven million copies of his books are in print and they have been translated into 25 languages, according to the bookstore.

Sedaris's original radio pieces can often be heard on This American Life, distributed nationally by Public Radio International and produced by WBEZ.

In 2001, Sedaris became the third recipient of the Thurber Prize for American Humor. He was named by Time magazine as "Humorist of the Year" in 2001, and was nominated for two Grammy Awards for Best Spoken Word Album ("Dress Your Family in Corduroy & Denim") and Best Comedy Album ("David Sedaris: Live at Carnegie Hall").