Collections#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| You Better Not Cry |
2009 |
Buy |
Non-Fiction#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Running with Scissors |
2002 |
Buy |
| Dry |
2003 |
Buy |
| Magical Thinking: True Stories |
2004 |
Buy |
| Possible Side Effects |
2006 |
Buy |
| A Wolf at the Table |
2008 |
Buy |
| This Is How |
2012 |
Buy |
| Lust & Wonder |
2016 |
Buy |
| Toil & Trouble |
2019 |
Buy |
Picture#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Chloe & Crow |
2023 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Sellevision |
2000 |
Buy |
Augusten Burroughs is best known for his memoirs and personal essays, with Running with Scissors (2002) and Dry (2003) among his most widely read books. His non-fiction work makes up the bulk of his output, covering everything from holiday stories in You Better Not Cry to reflections on love and identity in Lust & Wonder. He has published steadily since his debut novel Sellevision in 2000, producing eleven books over more than two decades.
Beyond memoir, Burroughs has moved into different formats over the years. This Is How (2012) offered a more prescriptive approach compared to his earlier confessional style, while Toil & Trouble (2019) explored new territory. His most recent release, the picture book Chloe & Crow (2023), shows a willingness to experiment well outside his established lane. Readers who come to Burroughs for his sharp, often darkly funny non-fiction will find a catalog that has grown and shifted in surprising directions since its early days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Augusten Burroughs written?
Augusten Burroughs has written eleven books across four series.
What was Augusten Burroughs's first book?
Augusten Burroughs’s first book is Sellevision, published in 2000.
What genres does Augusten Burroughs write in?
Augusten Burroughs writes non-fiction. Their best-known work includes the Picture series.