← Tim TharpThe Spectacular Nowby Tim TharpCharismatic high school boy lives recklessly until unexpected love forces reflectionFind on Amazon↗About the authorTim TharpTim Tharp is an American author known for The Spectacular Now, a coming-of-age novel about a charming high school senior who struggles with alcoholism. The novel was adapted into a critically acclaimed film.More by Tim TharpKnights of the Hill CountryTexas football players navigate small-town masculinity and hidden secrets on the field→Badd→Mojo→