Armistead Maupin Reading Order
6 series · 20 books · Born 1944-05-13
Armistead Maupin is a celebrated American author renowned for his engaging narratives and vivid characters, particularly in his iconic series, Tales of the City. With a prolific career spanning from 1978 to 2024, he has crafted 20 books that include six series, graphic novels, standalone works, and a range of short stories and non-fiction. His storytelling often explores themes of love, identity, and the complexities of urban life, making him a key figure in contemporary literature.
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (2005–2018)
Start with The Little Big Book of California and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete3 books (1995–2017)
Start with Question of Equality and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2014–2014)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Old 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (1992–2000)
Start with Maybe the Moon and read in order.
Tales of the City Series
Ongoing10 books (1978–2024)
Start with More Tales of the City, the first of 10 books in the Tales of the City series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  More Tales of the City 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Tales of the City 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Further Tales of the City 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Babycakes 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Significant Others 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Sure of You 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Michael Tolliver Lives 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Mary Ann in Autumn 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Days of Anna Madrigal 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Mona of the Manor 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Tales of the City Graphic Novels Series
Complete1 book (2022–2022)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Tales of the City (Graphic Novel)(With: Isabelle Bauthian) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Armistead Maupin written?
- Armistead Maupin has written 20 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1978 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Armistead Maupin series?
- Here are the first books in Armistead Maupin's series: Anthologies: The Little Big Book of California; Non-Fiction: Question of Equality; Tales of the City: More Tales of the City.
- What order should I read Armistead Maupin's books?
- We recommend reading Armistead Maupin's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Armistead Maupin still writing new books?
- Yes, Armistead Maupin has 1 ongoing series: Tales of the City.