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ⓘ About Mike Birbiglia
Previously making his name as a stand-up comic, he’s also acted in numerous television shows and films. Recently though, he’s turned his hand to writing, producing work that’s largely inspired by his own life, and will be familiar to those who’ve followed his career before. Combining observations and stories from his own life, he writes in a manner that speaks directly to the reader on a personal level. In the past he’s spoken about his rapid eye movement sleep disorder, something which has involved him sleepwalking. This saw him create the one-man Broadway show ‘Sleepwalk with Me’, which would go on to become extremely well regarded by his peers and critics.
All Book Series by Mike Birbiglia
Sleepwalk With Me and Other Painfully True Stories
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2010
The New One: Painfully True Stories from a Reluctant Dad
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2020
How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth
Single-title series · published 2022
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Mike Birbiglia?
Previously making his name as a stand-up comic, he's also acted in numerous television shows and films. Recently though, he's turned his hand to writing, producing work that's largely inspired by his own life, and will be familiar to those who've followed his career before. Combining observations and stories from his own life, he writes in a manner that speaks directly to the reader on a personal level.
Which Mike Birbiglia series should I start with?
Mike Birbiglia's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is Sleepwalk With Me and Other Painfully True Stories (2010).
How many books has Mike Birbiglia written?
Mike Birbiglia has 3 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2010 and 2022. They are filed under 2 categories rather than in numbered series — chiefly Non-Fiction and Anthologies.
In what order should Mike Birbiglia's series be read?
No reading order is needed: none of the 3 books catalogued here do not form a numbered series, so any title can be picked up first. Within each category they are listed by publication year.
How are Mike Birbiglia's books organised into series?
This guide splits Mike Birbiglia's 3 books into categories rather than numbered series: Non-Fiction (2 books); Anthologies (1 book).