Hunter S. Thompson, dead at 67

Two days ago, Hunter S. Thompson commited suicide in his home. I have never read any of his books. I had planned to read "Fear and Loathing is Las Vegas" during my summer vacation, but, seeing that my local library did not carry it (conspiracy?), I had chosen "The Secret Garden" instead.

I have always found him an interesting character. I first saw him on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien". He told Conan that he made the shoes he was wearing. Conan remarked that they were clearly Nikes. He seemed to me to be a hilarious, unstable guy.

I'm going to go pick up the book today right after my French club meeting.