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Sure of You: A Pitch-Perfect and Wistful San Francisco Novel from the Beloved Tales of the City Saga

Armistead Maupin
4.6 / 5.0
Published: 2009

Description

San Francisco has always been a sanctuary for the unconventional, a city where chosen families are forged in the glow of neon signs and shared secrets. In this poignant and humorous installment, the residents of 28 Barbary Lane navigate the complex intersections of love, aging, and the enduring pull of the past. As the characters face shifting romantic landscapes and the bittersweet reality of time moving forward, they lean on the profound, long-standing bonds that have defined their lives for decades. This story captures the essence of what it means to grow alongside your friends, turning neighbors into family and lovers into lifelines. With a perfect blend of wit and wistful reflection, the narrative explores the vulnerability of opening your heart when you think you have already seen it all. Whether you are a longtime devotee of the series or a newcomer drawn to the charm of the Bay Area, you will find yourself deeply invested in the authentic, messy, and beautiful lives of these iconic characters. It is a heartfelt celebration of queer identity and the human capacity for growth, proving that even as the world changes, the people who know us best remain our most essential home.

Customer Reviews

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I'm Just a Girl...
February 2, 2013
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Awesome series!!

A year ago when I was thinking about relocating to the SF area, I picked up the first book in this series, got hooked, and bought the entire series. It made me fall even more in love with the city I knew I had to be a part of. I year later, I do work in SF and live very close by (rental market in SF is a whole other story - if only Mrs. Madrigal had a place available!!). Light, fun reads - I really enjoyed the entire series.
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Brenda Young
June 27, 2015
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I love all these books!

I recently discovered the "TALES" series and am now reading the last book. The characters are so believable that I feel they are my friends and family. The stories and settings are wonderful. I will read the series again some day!!!!
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Nickpickles2016
October 9, 2025
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Great series

This series is great but very difficult to find the series of books.
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david head
April 17, 2014
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I am riveted to all of Armistead Maupin's writings as they posess humor as well as tears of joy and sadness.

This series of books is one of the most captivating set of books I have ever had the pleasure to read. I would put down one book and then quickly pick the next book in the series up and voraciously read it from cover to cover!