Gary Krist is an American author and journalist. He is best known for his novels The Garden State and The White Cascade, both of which were critically acclaimed. He has also written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Atlantic. Krist has won numerous awards for his writing, including the National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction and the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction. He is a graduate of Harvard University and currently lives in New York City. His work often focuses on the themes of family, identity, and the American experience. He is an advocate for social justice and environmental protection. Krist's writing is both thought-provoking and entertaining, making him a favorite among readers.