The Handmaid's Tale Books in Order
novel series by Margaret Atwood
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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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.