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ⓘ About Alyson Richman
She graduated from Wellesley College in 1994 with a degree in art history and Japanese studies, and received a Thomas J. Watson Fellowship. Alyson herself is an accomplished painter and her novels combine her deep love of travel, historical research, and art. Alyson’s novels have been published in twenty-five languages and have reached the bestseller lists abroad and in the United States. “The Mask Carver’s Son” is the first stand alone novel and was released in 2000. 1890. Yamamoto Kiyoki is a Japanese art student, dreaming about studying in Paris with the vibrant and inspiring Impressionist painters. Yamamoto Ryusei is Kiyoki’s dad.
All Book Series by Alyson Richman
The Friday Night Club
Book 8 of 11 · published 2021 Co-authored · M.J. Rose,Sofia Lundberg
The Thread Collectors
Book 9 of 11 · published 2022 Co-authored · Shaunna J. Edwards
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Alyson Richman?
She graduated from Wellesley College in 1994 with a degree in art history and Japanese studies, and received a Thomas J. Watson Fellowship. Alyson herself is an accomplished painter and her novels combine her deep love of travel, historical research, and art. Alyson’s novels have been published in twenty-five languages and have reached the bestseller lists abroad and in the United States. “The Mask Carver’s Son” is the first stand alone novel and was released in 2000. 1890.
Which Alyson Richman series should I start with?
Alyson Richman's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is The Mask Carver's Son (2000).
How many books has Alyson Richman written?
Alyson Richman has 13 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2000 and 2025. They are filed under 3 categories rather than in numbered series — chiefly Standalone Novels, Short Stories/Novellas and Anthologies.
In what order should Alyson Richman's series be read?
No reading order is needed: none of the 13 books catalogued here do not form a numbered series, so any title can be picked up first. Within each category they are listed by publication year.
How are Alyson Richman's books organised into series?
This guide splits Alyson Richman's 13 books into categories rather than numbered series: Standalone Novels (11 books); Short Stories/Novellas (1 book); Anthologies (1 book).