Gonzo Papers Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Gonzo Papers books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Great Shark Hunt
Buy on Amazon1979
Generation of Swine
Buy on Amazon1988
Songs of the Doomed
Buy on Amazon1990
Better Than Sex
Buy on Amazon1994
The Gonzo Papers Anthology
Buy on Amazon2007
Gonzo: An Oral History
Buy on Amazon2007
Ancient Gonzo Wisdom (With: Anita Thompson)
Buy on Amazon2009
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Gonzo Papers series is publication order: 1. The Great Shark Hunt (1979), 2. Generation of Swine (1988), 3. Songs of the Doomed (1990), 4. Better Than Sex (1994), 5. The Gonzo Papers Anthology (2007), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Gonzo Papers series by Hunter S. Thompson contains 7 books. The series began in 1979 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Gonzo Papers series is written by Hunter S. Thompson. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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