Hunter S. Thompson Reading Order
8 series · 63 books · Born 18 July 1937
Hunter S. Thompson was a renowned American journalist and writer known for his groundbreaking contributions to the New Journalism movement. His distinctive style blends satire and social commentary, most famously showcased in his seminal work, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Over his prolific career from 1966 to 2023, Thompson authored 63 books spanning eight series, including Fear and Loathing, Gonzo Papers, and various standalone novels and short stories.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (1999–2010)
Start with Timothy Leary: Outside Looking In and read in order.
Fear and Loathing Series
Complete3 books (1971–2009)
Start with Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and read in order.
Fear and Loathing Letters Series
Complete3 books (1997–2012)
Start with The Proud Highway and read in order.
Gonzo Papers Series
Complete7 books (1979–2009)
Start with The Great Shark Hunt, the first of 7 books in the Gonzo Papers series.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete5 books (1966–2005)
Start with Hell's Angels, the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2000–2000)
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Screwjack 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (1998–1998)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Rum Diary 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Last Interview Series
Likely Complete41 books (2005–2023)
Start with Learning To Live Finally(By: Jacques Derrida), the first of 41 books in the The Last Interview series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Learning To Live Finally(By: Jacques Derrida) 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Roberto Bolaño(By: Roberto Bolaño) 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Kurt Vonnegut(By: Kurt Vonnegut Jr.) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Jorge Luis Borges(By: Jorge Luis Borges) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Hannah Arendt(By: Hannah Arendt) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | David Foster Wallace: In His Own Words(By: David Foster Wallace) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | James Baldwin(By: James Baldwin,Quincy Troupe) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Ray Bradbury(By: Ray Bradbury,Sam Weller) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Ernest Hemingway(By: Ernest Hemingway) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Gabriel García Márquez(By: Gabriel García Márquez) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Lou Reed(By: Lou Reed) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Nora Ephron(By: Nora Ephron) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Philip K. Dick(By: Philip K. Dick) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | David Bowie(By: David Bowie) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | J. D. Salinger(By: J.D. Salinger) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Jane Jacobs(By: Jane Jacobs) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Oliver Sacks(By: Oliver Sacks) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Christopher Hitchens(By: Christopher Hitchens) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Martin Luther King, Jr.(By: Martin Luther King Jr.) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Hunter S. Thompson 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | Julia Child(By: Julia Child) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Kathy Acker(By: Kathy Acker) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Anthony Bourdain(By: Melville House,Helen Rosner) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | Billie Holiday(By: Billie Holiday) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  Graham Greene(By: Graham Greene) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  Prince(By: Prince) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | Ursula K. Le Guin(By: Ursula K. Le Guin) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 | Frida Kahlo(By: Frida Kahlo) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 |  Marilyn Monroe(By: Melville House,Sady Doyle) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 |  Ruth Bader Ginsburg(By: Melville House) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 | Toni Morrison(By: Toni Morrison) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 |  Fred Rogers(By: Fred Rogers) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 |  John Lewis(By: Melville House) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 34 |  Johnny Cash(By: Johnny Cash) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 35 |  Shirley Chisholm(By: Shirley Chisholm) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 36 |  The Last Interview(By: Fred Rogers) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 37 |  Diego Maradona(By: Melville House) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 38 |  Janet Malcolm(By: Melville House) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 39 |  Kurt Cobain(By: Melville House) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 40 |  Bell Hooks(By: bell hooks) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 41 | Octavia E. Butler(By: Melville House) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Hunter S. Thompson written?
- Hunter S. Thompson has written 63 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1966 to 2023.
- What is the first book in each Hunter S. Thompson series?
- Here are the first books in Hunter S. Thompson's series: Anthologies: Timothy Leary: Outside Looking In; Fear and Loathing: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas; Fear and Loathing Letters: The Proud Highway; Gonzo Papers: The Great Shark Hunt; Non-Fiction: Hell's Angels.
- What order should I read Hunter S. Thompson's books?
- We recommend reading Hunter S. Thompson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Hunter S. Thompson's series complete?
- Hunter S. Thompson has 7 completed series.