Tim Tharp Books in Order

Tim Tharp is a versatile writer and educator, currently residing in Oklahoma. He teaches in the Humanities Department at Rose State College and continues to craft novels that captivate readers of all ages. With a rich background that includes stints as a factory hand, construction laborer, psychiatric aid, long-distance hitchhiker, and record store clerk, Tharp brings depth and authenticity to his writing. His award-winning novel, Falling Dark, earned the prestigious Milkweed National Fiction Prize. Notable works include Knights of the Hill Country, a young adult novel recognized by the American Library Association's Best Books of 2007 list, and The Spectacular Now, a finalist for the 2008 National Book Award.

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About Tim Tharp

Tim Tharp is a versatile writer and educator, currently residing in Oklahoma. He teaches in the Humanities Department at Rose State College and continues to craft novels that captivate readers of all ages. With a rich background that includes stints as a factory hand, construction laborer, psychiatric aid, long-distance hitchhiker, and record store clerk, Tharp brings depth and authenticity to his writing. His award-winning novel, Falling Dark, earned the prestigious Milkweed National Fiction Prize. Notable works include Knights of the Hill Country, a young adult novel recognized by the American Library Association's Best Books of 2007 list, and The Spectacular Now, a finalist for the 2008 National Book Award.

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