Karin Tanabe is a renowned author, known for her captivating novels that span across literature, fiction, and historical fiction genres. She has gained significant recognition for her best-selling novels such as "The List," "The Gilded Years," "The Diplomat's Daughter," and "A Hundred Suns." Tanabe's works have been widely covered in the media, with features in prominent publications like "People," "NPR," "Town & Country," "The Washington Post," "Essence," "USA Today," "Time," and "The Skimm."
Tanabe's novel "The Gilded Years" is particularly noteworthy as it tells the story of a black girl passing as white until her exposure by a fellow student. This novel's success led to its adaptation into a major motion picture by Sony Pictures, titled "White Lie," which won a seven-way studio auction. Before her career as an author, Tanabe worked as a reporter and writer for "Politico" and continues to contribute to several national papers as a features writer and book reviewer.
Beyond her work as an author and journalist, Tanabe has made appearances on various media outlets as a celebrity and politics expert, including Entertainment Tonight, CNN, and CBS Early Show. She holds a degree from Vassar College and currently resides in Washington, D.C., with her husband and children. Tanabe's latest novel, "A Hundred Suns," is a psychological thriller set in 1930s Vietnam, showcasing her versatility and storytelling prowess.