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Karen White

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Born

Tulsa, OK, The United States

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http://www.karen-white.com

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Genre

Fiction, Mystery, Historical Fiction

Influences

Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell

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June 2012

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With more than 1.8 million books in print in eight different languages, Karen White is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of 23 novels, including the popular Charleston-set Tradd Street mystery series.

Raised in a house full of brothers, Karen’s love of books and strong female characters first began in the third grade when the local librarian issued her a library card and placed The Secret of the Old Clock, a Nancy Drew Mystery, in her hands.

Karen’s roots run deep in the South where many of her novels are set. Her intricate plot lines and compelling characters charm and captivate readers with just the right mix of family drama, mystery, intrigue and romance.

Not entirely convinced she wanted to be a writer, Karen first pursued ...more

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Average rating: 4.04 · 314,681 ratings · 31,282 reviews · 38 distinct works • Similar authors

	The House on Tradd Street (Tradd Street, #1) 4.01 avg rating — 26,150 ratings — published 2008 — 28 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Sound of Glass 4.04 avg rating — 21,285 ratings — published 2015 — 24 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Forgotten Room by Karen White (Goodreads Author), Lauren Willig (Goodreads Author), Beatriz Williams (Goodreads Author) 3.92 avg rating — 17,329 ratings — published 2016 — 16 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Girl On Legare Street (Tradd Street, #2) 4.11 avg rating — 16,365 ratings — published 2009 — 20 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Beach Trees 4.04 avg rating — 14,352 ratings — published 2011 — 22 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	On Folly Beach 4.07 avg rating — 14,050 ratings — published 2010 — 17 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Strangers on Montagu Street (Tradd Street, #3) 4.22 avg rating — 13,204 ratings — published 2011 — 15 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Night the Lights Went Out by Karen White (Goodreads Author), Carolyn Cook (Narrator) 4.03 avg rating — 13,539 ratings — published 2017 — 17 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Time Between 4.09 avg rating — 12,997 ratings — published 2013 — 18 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Return to Tradd Street (Tradd Street, #4) 4.23 avg rating — 11,716 ratings — published 2014	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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My children have just returned to college after their month-long holiday breaks. It was good having them home again, but it’s also nice to have my clean and quiet house back. And not have to dodge two extra cars when pulling my car out of the garage. Now that I’m back into my routine, I’m hoping to also rebuild a little of my self-esteem. There’s something about living with teenagers and twent

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Karen White answered Christine's question: Hi! I just found your Tradd Street series and am devouring the first book. I love your descriptions of the historic houses. Are there any specific houses in Charleston that the houses in your book/books are based off of, particularly Millie's on Tradd and her family home on Legare? If not, are there any houses or streets in Charleston that you are especially fond of? Thanks :) Check out my website karen-white.com for a map of all the houses and locations mentioned in the series!
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Karen White answered Mariia Manko's question: Hello, Karen ! When did you realize yourself as a writer? After writing first book, publishing , success or …? You know this feeling inside «I am truly a writer» I'm different in this than most writers, but I never wanted to be or set out to be a writer! But I've always loved books, so I suppose it was inevitable. I don't think it was until my first book hit the NYT list that I figured it might not be a fluke See Full Answer
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“They say that not matter how old you become, when you are with your siblings, you revert back to childhood.”
― Karen White, The Memory of Water

tags: life

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“I know what it is to hope and pray so hard that you're sure God will answer your prayer just so you'll stop asking.”
― Karen White, The Beach Trees

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“Miles and years become suddenly invisible when you find yourself back where you started from, as if you've learned nothing and you are once again the person you once were.”
― Karen White, The Memory of Water

tags: truth

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