Toil & Trouble
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author comes another stunning memoir that is tender, touching... and just a little spooky.
Augusten Burroughs is renowned for his raw, honest, and often darkly humorous approach to autobiographical writing. His works delve into the depths of personal trauma, addiction, and unconventional family dynamics, capturing life's peculiar and unexpected moments with unflinching accuracy. Burroughs does not shy away from exploring the most challenging aspects of the human experience, forging a powerful connection with readers who find echoes of their own struggles and triumphs within his narratives. His style, marked by sharp insights and uncompromising self-examination, makes him a distinctive and unforgettable voice in literature.







From the #1 New York Times bestselling author comes another stunning memoir that is tender, touching... and just a little spooky.
Lust & Wonder is a hilariously frank memoir that Augusten's legions of fans have been waiting for. His story began in Running with Scissors, endured through Dry, and continues with this memoir, the capstone to the life of Augusten Burroughs.
Surviving What You Think You Can't
"From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Running With Scissors comes a groundbreaking book that explores how to survive the "un-survivable" and will challenge your notion of self-help books."--Publisher's description
From the number-one bestselling author of Running with Scissors and Dry comes Augusten Burroughs's most eagerly anticipated collection yet: true stories that give voice to the thoughts that we all have but dare not mention. It begins with a Tang Instant-Breakfast Drink television commercial: "Yes, you, Augusten. You were great. We want you." I can now trace my manic adult tendencies to this moment. It was the first time I felt deeply thrilled about something just a fraction of an instant after being completely crushed. I believe those three words "We want you" were enough to cause my brain to rewire itself, and from then on, I would require more than other people....- from Magical Thinking's "Commercial Break" A contest of wills with a deranged cleaning lady. The execution of a rodent carried out with military precision and utter horror. Telemarketing revenge. A different kind of "roof work." Dating an undertaker who shows up in a minivan. This is the fabric of Augusten Burroughs's life: a collection of true stories that are universal in their appeal yet unabashedly intimate, stories that shine a flashlight into both dark and hilarious places. With Magical Thinking, Augusten Burroughs goes where other memoirists fear to tread.
'Sellevision' follows Max Andrews, the star presenter of America's top retail broadcasting network, who accidentally creates a scandal by exposing himself to sixty million viewers, leading to a major crisis for the channel.
A New York Times bestseller, this book by Augusten Burroughs explores the complexities of Christmas through humor and personal reflection. With his signature wit, Burroughs reveals how the holidays can evoke both our worst and best selves, making it a poignant read for those who love and loathe the season.
"Running with Scissors" author Augusten Burroughs presents this memoir about his father.
This book is approved for consumption by those seeking pleasure, escape, amusement, enlightenment, or general distraction. Do not operate heavy machinery while reading this book, until you know what effects it may have on you.
Augusten Burroughs's jaw-dropping memoir, out now in paperback: 'Adrian Mole scripted by Hieronymous Bosch' Fiona Hook, The Times
'Sellevision' is America's premier retail broadcasting network, and presenter Max Andrews is the jewel in its broadcasting crown. But when the handsome (and lonely and gay) Max accidentally exposes himself in front of sixty million kids the channel faces its biggest scandal. No-one at the network will emerge untarnished as a result of Max's gaping bathrobe during the Slumber Sunday Sundown slot..