If you loved Augusten Burroughs's uproarious yet deeply personal take on his bizarre upbringing, you'll find Jenny Lawson's Let's Pretend This Never Happened just as hilarious and touching. Lawson chronicles her eccentric childhood in rural Texas, filled with taxidermy mishaps and offbeat family adventures, all told with razor-sharp wit and self-deprecating humor. Her candid confessions and absurd stories will make you laugh out loud—and recognize a kindred spirit in the art of finding comedy in chaos.

If you were moved by Augusten Burroughs's frank depiction of growing up amid instability, you'll connect with Dave Eggers's A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius. Eggers recounts caring for his younger brother after the sudden loss of both parents, detailing the absurdities and heartbreaks of early adulthood with both irreverence and vulnerability. Like Burroughs, Eggers turns pain into insight, offering a coming-of-age story that's as poignant as it is inventive.

If you were fascinated by the moral ambiguities and questionable decisions in Running with Scissors, you'll find even more to ponder in Dry. Here, Augusten Burroughs examines his own battles with addiction, navigating the gray areas of recovery, relapse, and the messy realities of human imperfection. The book delves deeper into the complexity and contradictions of Burroughs's personality, making for a painfully honest and darkly funny read.

If you connected with the intricate family relationships and psychological exploration in Running with Scissors, Alison Bechdel's graphic memoir Fun Home is a must-read. Bechdel unpacks her fraught relationship with her enigmatic father, weaving in themes of sexuality, identity, and memory. The book offers a deeply personal, psychologically rich narrative—blending humor, sadness, and sharp observation in a unique visual format.

If you appreciated the candid, first-person storytelling and vivid recollections of a turbulent youth in Running with Scissors, you'll be equally captivated by Mary Karr's The Liars' Club. Karr recounts her tumultuous Texas childhood with biting honesty and lyrical prose, painting unforgettable portraits of her unpredictable parents and the small-town world that shaped her. Her voice is both fierce and vulnerable, drawing you deeply into her unforgettable story.