"The Liar's Club" is a memoir written by Mary Karr, published in 1995. The book recounts Karr's tumultuous childhood in a small Texas town, focusing on her complex family dynamics and the challenges she faced growing up. It explores themes of memory, trauma, and resilience, offering a candid look at her experiences. The memoir is notable for its vivid storytelling and dark humor, which contrasts with the serious subjects it addresses. Karr's writing style has garnered critical acclaim, making "The Liar's Club" a significant work in contemporary American literature and a key example of the memoir genre.