Victoria Dillon is a former research scientist, current pediatrician and writer with a passion for exploring the intersections of politics and science. She has a unique ability to blend speculative fiction with thought-provoking social commentary, creating prose that speaks both to the heart and the mind. She currently resides in Middle Tennessee.
Ava is her debut novel.
At CrimeReads Dillon tagged five favorite books that blend hilarity and escapism. One title on the list:
David Sedaris, Squirrel Seeks ChipmunkRead about another entry on the list.
This collection of modern animal fables is sharp, absurd, and quietly devastating in the best way. Sedaris uses talking animals to reveal the worst and most tenderparts of human behavior, including jealousy, loneliness, cruelty, and the desperate need to be loved. You find yourself laughing and then realizing you have been gently exposed.
I rarely listen to audiobooks, but I always make an exception for Sedaris. His narration ratchets up the humor and adds another layer to the stories. It feels less like listening to a performance and more like being confided in by someone who is letting you in on a deeply awkward secret.
Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk is among Whitney Collins's five top books by comedians.
--Marshal Zeringue
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