Tales of the City: Mary Ann in Autumn

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In this hilarious and touching installment of Armistead Maupin's beloved series, Mary Ann Singleton returns to San Francisco after twenty years, driven by personal calamities. She reunites with her oldest friend, Michael "Mouse" Tolliver, who is happily settled with his much-younger husband. Finding refuge in their backyard cottage at fifty-seven, Mary Ann reflects on her past mistakes. With the help of Facebook and old friends, she begins to reengage with life, only to face unexpected challenges as her past resurfaces in unimaginable ways. This narrative shifts from the intimate first-person perspective of Maupin's previous novel to a multicharacter plot, reminiscent of his earlier works. Mary Ann's journey intertwines with various characters, including her estranged daughter Shawna, a popular sex blogger; Jake Greenleaf, Michael's transgender gardening assistant; socialite DeDe Halcyon-Wilson; and the indomitable Anna Madrigal, Mary Ann's former landlady. Spanning over three decades, Maupin's legendary series continues to explore the complexities of the human experience with sass, irreverence, and keen insight, all wrapped in his signature mordant wit.