David Arnold lives in Lexington, Kentucky, with his (lovely) wife and (boisterous) son. He is the critically-acclaimed author of Mosquitoland, which has been translated into over a dozen languages. Previous jobs include freelance musician/producer, stay-at-home dad, and preschool teacher. He is a fierce believer in the power of kindness and community. And pesto. He believes fiercely in pesto. You can learn more at davidarnoldbooks.com and follow him on Twitter @roofbeam.
"As he did in his fantastic debut Mosquitoland, David Arnold again
shows a knack for getting into the mind of an eccentric teenager in
clever, poignant fashion . . . An artfully crafted tale about a boy
finding his groove amid the cacophony of adolescence." —USA
Today
"An unpredictable, Vonnegut-esque examination of identity,
friendship, and forgiveness . . . Unique and surprisingly
poignant." —Chicago Tribune
"Shivery and vaguely psychedelic . . . This is the kind of book
that will appeal strongly to teenagers like Noah who are just
starting to think about what they want from their futures, but it’s
also immensely enjoyable to read as an adult. It’s a funny, eerie,
beautifully textured book, a strange fascination in and of
itself." —Vox
"Don't just pick this one up for its brilliantly bright cover. This
book is equal parts odd, imaginative, and
insightful." —BuzzFeed
"A surreal, memorable examination of how our relationships can both
hurt and ultimately save us." —Teen Vogue
"The Strange Fascinations of Noah Hypnotik is an epic wonder
that only David Arnold could have dreamed up. You'll marvel at
every glowing page as powerhouse Arnold tells a blazing,
transporting story of love and history and mystery and
more.” —Adam Silvera, New York Times bestselling author of
More Happy Than Not and They Both Die at the End
"A breathtaking, mind-bending tour de force that probes fate and
forgiveness, history of the human connection, and what it means to
live. Ambitious, wise, hilarious, and yearning, The Strange
Fascinations of Noah Hypnotik is David Arnold at his exuberant
best." —Kelly Loy Gilbert, author of Picture Us in the Light and
Morris Award finalist Conviction
★ "Arnold has written an in-your-face validation of the power
of real and honest friendship, guaranteed to mesmerize readers and
leave them altered." —Booklist, starred review
★ "This is a comedic coming-of-age tale with plenty of pop culture
and literary references and the snarky, casual, and observational
feel of a mumblecore comedy. Supporting characters are fully
fleshed out and hilarious. A weird, compelling teen-angst trip that
will appeal to fans of John Corey Whaley." —School Library
Journal, starred review
"An incredible, eye-opening read . . . Arnold’s characters
shine in their realistic relationships and in their relatable fears
and shortcomings. Be ready for a game changer of a novel—and a lot
of reflection." —Romantic Times
"Boom! That's the sound of your mind exploding when you listen to
this audiobook." —AudioFile, Earphones Award Winner
"Arnold’s hipster wit and wickedly clever plotting make for an
absorbing, stylized romp . . . Holden Caulfield’s reluctance to
grow up mixes with Andrew Smith’s sharp-eyed, sharp-tongued
narrators to create a character altogether Arnold’s
own." —BCCB
"Compelling." —Kirkus Reviews
"Singular and brainy and deeply intriguing, with an ending that
devastates . . . The book’s shattering payoff takes a primary rule
of storytelling and busts through it like Kool-Aid Man, and the
results are electrifying." —B&N Teen Blog
"Arnold’s characters are seeking higher meaning but he manages to
keep the story from drifting into the esoteric by creating moments
of true tenderness. Noah’s own writing and his internal exploration
propel the narrative forward, allowing Arnold to explore the
stagnancy of a predetermined path and unanswered questions about
reality, interpretation, and imagination." —Publishers
Weekly
"Whip-smart dialogue, fun pop-culture asides, endlessly endearing
and fully realized characters and a hypnotic
mystery..."—BookPage
— A Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2018 — A Teen Vogue Best
Book for Teens 2018 — A Vox Best Book of 2018 — A
BookPage Best Book of 2018 — A Chicago Public Library Best
Book of 2018 — A Booklist Best Fiction for Young Adults
2019 — A YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults 2019
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