What is the setting of Barrel Fever: Stories and Essays by David Sedaris?

The settings used in "Barrel Fever" by David Sedaris vary wildly, although there are some similarities. Sedaris uses North Carolina several times in the stories and essays. Sedaris was born in New York and raised in North Carolina. Stories may take place there or the character may be from that area of the country.

Several stories take place in the home. These include "Season's Greetings" and the home of the Dunbar family on Tiffany Circle. New York is featured in several stories and in particular, Macy's in "Santaland Diaries."