Armistead Maupin’s ‘Tales of the City’: The Best Soap Opera in Book Form

Over 6 million copies of Armistead Maupin’s big-hearted epic have been sold worldwide, with readers drawn to engaging characters and emotional, sometimes wild drama.

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Published Sep. 4 2018 6:15PM EDT 

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