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Alyson Gerber

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Born

Boston, The United States

Website

https://alysongerber.com

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Children's, Mystery, Middle Grade

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February 2012

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Alyson Gerber is the NYTimes and USA TODAY bestselling author of The Liars Society series and critically acclaimed, middle grade novels. A former marketing director, Alyson earned her MFA in creative writing at the New School. She grew up in New England and now lives in New York City with her family. Follow her @AlysonGerber and at alysongerber.com

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Alyson Gerber’s books

Average rating: 4.16 · 8,691 ratings · 1,501 reviews · 6 distinct works • Similar authors

	Braced 4.19 avg rating — 2,784 ratings — published 2017 — 10 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
	Focused 4.16 avg rating — 2,327 ratings — published 2019 — 10 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 Liars Society (The Liars Society #1) 4.07 avg rating — 2,081 ratings — published 2024	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
	Taking Up Space 4.21 avg rating — 883 ratings — published 2021 — 6 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
	A Risky Game (The Liars Society #2) 4.27 avg rating — 592 ratings — published 2025 — 3 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
	A Secret Escape (The Liars Society #3) 4.79 avg rating — 24 ratings — 3 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

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The Liars Society (3 books)
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Alyson Gerber liked Yapha's review of A Risky Game (The Liars Society #2): "I love the puzzles, twists, and suspense that is woven through this book! It is indeed "Inheritance Games for Middle Grade." It picks up right where the first book left off, at the prestigious and exclusive Boston school with Weatherby, Jack, and fri" Read more of this review »
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I loved everything about this edge-of-your seat, series starter. The characters, the setting, the story are magical and exciting. You won't be able to put this book down. ...more
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Alyson Gerber and 6 other people liked Katie Reilley's review of The Liars Society (The Liars Society #1): "My first read of 2024 was incredible! Told through the voice of two narrators, The Liars Society will be a huge hit with fans of middle grade mystery. Weatherby is a skilled sailor thanks to her next-door neighbor, “Uncle” Skip. When her skills get h" Read more of this review »
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“I guess change is pretty scary. Even if it's the good kind.”
― Alyson Gerber, Braced

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“I guess when you don't have another choice, you have to make things happen for yourself, or they won't.”
― Alyson Gerber, Braced

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“The best you can do is treat them how you want them to treat you, stand up for yourself, and then don’t waste your energy worrying what they think. I know that’s especially hard right now when you can’t avoid them, but it’s good practice. There will be Tamars and Sages for the rest of your life.”
― Alyson Gerber, Taking Up Space

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