TALES OF THE CITY (N)

ARMISTEAD MAUPIN is an American novelist best known for his "Tales of the City" series. He was born in Washington, D.C., in 1944 and grew up in the conservative South. He is an openly gay author who has dedicated his work to portraying diverse human experiences. Before becoming a novelist, he served in the U.S. Navy and worked as a reporter.

Tales of the City is a beloved series of novels by Armistead Maupin. It originated as a serial published in the San Francisco Chronicle in 1976. The series primarily depicts the lives of a group of friends in San Francisco, many of whom are LGBTQ+, and is known for its engaging storytelling and humor.