Dry: A Memoir is the second memoir by Augusten Burroughs, following up on his bestselling Running with Scissors. In Dry, Burroughs recounts his life as an adult struggling with alcohol addiction while working in advertising in New York City. What begins with humorous observations about his booze‑fueled lifestyle quickly becomes a raw and honest portrayal of his descent into dependency and his time in rehabilitation, where he begins the challenging process of confronting his addiction and attempting to learn to live sober. The narrative blends dark humour with touching introspection and insight into addiction treatment.