{"product_id":"significant-others-9780060964085","title":"Significant Others","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSignificant Others - Tales of the City Book 5\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspiration for the Netflix Limited Series, \u003cem\u003eTales of the City\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe fifth novel in the beloved \u003cem\u003eTales of the City\u003c\/em\u003e series, Armistead Maupin's best-selling San Francisco saga.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTranquillity reigns in the ancient redwood forest until a women-only music festival sets up camp downriver from an all-male retreat for the ruling class. Among those entangled in the ensuing mayhem are a lovesick nurseryman, a panic-stricken philanderer, and the world's most beautiful fat woman. \u003cem\u003eSignificant Others\u003c\/em\u003e is Armistead Maupin's cunningly observed meditation on marriage, friendship, and sexual nostalgia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Harper Perennial paperback edition continues the groundbreaking Tales of the City series that has captivated readers for decades. Set against the backdrop of San Francisco's redwood forests, this fifth installment explores the complexities of relationships and identity with Maupin's signature wit and insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Tales of the City Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the acclaimed nine-volume series that includes \u003cem\u003eTales of the City\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMore Tales of the City\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFurther Tales of the City\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBabycakes\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSure of You\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMichael Tolliver Lives\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMary Ann in Autumn\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Days of Anna Madrigal\u003c\/em\u003e. Each novel builds upon the rich tapestry of characters and storylines that have made this series a cornerstone of LGBTQ+ literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Read Significant Others\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis novel stands out for its exploration of gender dynamics, friendship, and the collision of different lifestyles. The setting—a women-only music festival adjacent to an exclusive male retreat—creates a perfect stage for Maupin's sharp social commentary and character-driven storytelling. Readers familiar with the series will find beloved characters in new situations, while newcomers can appreciate the standalone narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaupin, Armistead:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eArmistead Maupin is the author of the nine-volume Tales of the City series, which includes \u003cem\u003eTales of the City\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMore Tales of the City\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFurther Tales of the City\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBabycakes\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSignificant Others\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSure of You\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMichael Tolliver Lives\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMary Ann in Autumn\u003c\/em\u003e, and now \u003cem\u003eThe Days of Anna Madrigal\u003c\/em\u003e. Maupin's other novels include \u003cem\u003eMaybe the Moon\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Night Listener\u003c\/em\u003e. Maupin was the 2012 recipient of the Lambda Literary Foundation's Pioneer Award. He lives in San Francisco with his husband, the photographer Christopher Turner.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Perennial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680515920146,"sku":"9780060964085","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d9f244d5-5be9-4f3b-b5c5-df94cd908edb.jpg?v=1734920478","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/significant-others-9780060964085","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}