The Days of Anna Madrigal by Armistead Maupin is published in the UK today. This is the last episode in the famous Tales of the City series, and anyone who follows The Vibes will know I’m slightly obsessed with the compulsive chronicles of San Francisco.
A few years ago, at a Manchester book signing, I may have planted the seed of this novel by suggesting that Mr Maupin wrote more about his ingenious character, Mrs Madrigal. He visited this very blog and said I could have been an influence! Of course I’m not claiming any credit, I’m just very happy to be holding this wish-list book in my hand.
Full review to follow shortly, stay tuned!
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Thank you for letting me know.
It’s a pleasure Clare. Would love to hear your views when you’ve read it!
Don’t know if you saw the article in the Guardian yesterday, Mark – all about this series. If you missed it, let me know and I’ll post it to you if you’re interested.
Thanks Sue! Could you post it here please?
Here’s the link – enjoy! http://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/jan/31/tales-city-armistead-maupin-damian-barr
You’re a star!
Hi Mark, just to let you know that when I was listening to Graham Norton on his Radio 2 show today he mentioned Armistead Maupin and that he would be talking to him next week – not sure if he means on his Radio or TV show. I have been sorting out some cupboards and found a replacement stick on frame for the digital photo frame that I gave you. Would you like to have it? M … x
Hi he’s in the UK next week, touring with the new book, so I hope it’s a TV appearance. I’m going to see him in Manchester which has sold out. Hold on to the frame for me – cheers X