The Kitchen Readings: Untold Stories of Hunter S. Thompson

Michael Cleverly and Bob Braudis, close friends of Hunter S. Thompson, share untold stories of life alongside the legendary Gonzo journalist and counterculture icon. As fellow residents of Woody Creek, Colorado, where Thompson spent several decades, the authors—an artist and the local sheriff—recount anecdotes about their friend's life with his interests in firearms, explosives, and drugs. The Kitchen Readings presents firsthand accounts from those who knew Thompson intimately, offering perspectives on both the public figure and the person behind the Gonzo mask. The book combines outrageous and humorous stories with personal insights into Thompson's character and daily life in Colorado.