The Handmaid's Tale Books in Order
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The Handmaid's Tale is a dystopian novel by Margaret Atwood, set in a near-future New England where a theocratic regime called Gilead has overthrown the U.S. government. The series includes two books, published in 1985 and 2019. The first book, The Handmaid's Tale, follows a woman assigned to a reproductive role under Gilead's patriarchal system. The second book, The Testaments, serves as a sequel. The story explores themes of female subjugation and resistance within the regime. A television adaptation was produced by Hulu, based on the original novel.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1985 · Margaret Atwood
The Handmaid's Tale is a dystopian novel by Canadian author Margaret Atwood, published in 1985. Set in a near-future New England, it portrays the…
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Buy on Amazon2019 · Margaret Atwood
The Testaments is a 2019 novel by Margaret Atwood that serves as a sequel to The Handmaid's Tale. It takes place 15 years after the sons of Jacob…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Handmaid's Tale books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The Handmaid's Tale”. Start with “The Handmaid's Tale.”
How many books are in the The Handmaid's Tale series?
We list 2 books by Margaret Atwood , published between 1985–2019.
Where can I buy the The Handmaid's Tale books?
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