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Armistead Maupin

Armistead Maupin Reading Order

6 series · 20 books · Born 1944-05-13

Non-Fiction

Armistead Maupin is an American writer best known for his groundbreaking Tales of the City series, which brought San Francisco's diverse neighborhoods and eccentric characters to vivid life across multiple novels. Beyond his iconic series work, Maupin has crafted numerous standalone novels, short fiction, and essay collections that blend memoir, social commentary, and intimate storytelling. His career spanning from the late 1970s to the present reflects a consistent commitment to exploring LGBTQ+ experiences and urban culture with wit, warmth, and unflinching honesty.

Anthologies Series

Complete

3 books (2005–2018)

Start with The Little Big Book of California and read in order.

Start this series with The Little Big Book of California

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1
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The Little Big Book of California
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Letter Q
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Letters to Change the World: From Pankhurst to Orwell
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

3 books (1995–2017)

Start with Question of Equality and read in order.

Start this series with Question of Equality

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1
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Question of Equality
1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Brainy
3
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Logical Family
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2014–2014)

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1

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (1992–2000)

Start with Maybe the Moon and read in order.

Start this series with Maybe the Moon

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1
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Maybe the Moon
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Night Listener
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Tales of the City Series

Ongoing

10 books (1978–2024)

Start with More Tales of the City, the first of 10 books in the Tales of the City series.

Start this series with More Tales of the City

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More Tales of the City
1978Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Tales of the City
Tales of the City
1978Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Further Tales of the City
1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of Babycakes
5
Cover of Significant Others
Significant Others
1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Cover of Sure of You
7
Cover of Michael Tolliver Lives
Michael Tolliver Lives
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Mary Ann in Autumn
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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The Days of Anna Madrigal
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
Mona of the Manor
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Tales of the City Graphic Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2022–2022)

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1
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Tales of the City (Graphic Novel)(With: Isabelle Bauthian)
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

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.

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