Book Series · 2 Books

The Handmaid's Tale Books

In order from The Handmaid's Tale to The Testaments.

The Handmaid's Tale series is a set of 2 chapter books by Margaret Atwood, published between 1985 and 2019. Most books run about 420 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1639

Book #1 · Chapter Book · 1985

The Handmaid's Tale

By Margaret Atwood

In a dystopian world, a woman's survival hinges on her ability to conform and the desires of two men.

324 pages

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Summary: In the oppressive Republic of Gilead, Offred's sole purpose is to breed. Deviating means death, yet desire persists, threatening her fragile existence. As she navigates this perilous world, her fate intertwines with two men whose intentions could either doom or save her. Can Offred reclaim her autonomy, or will the state's iron grip crush her spirit? The stakes are life and death, and every choice could be her last.

In reading order

The Handmaid's Tale Series

2 books · Published 1985–2019

#1 in Series

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$1639

The Handmaid's Tale

Chapter Book · 1985

In a dystopian world, a woman's survival hinges on her ability to conform and the desires of two men.

Series

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$2850

The Testaments

Chapter Book · 2019

Three women challenge a crumbling regime, risking everything for freedom.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Handmaid's Tale series?

There are 2 books in the Handmaid's Tale series. It began with The Handmaid's Tale in 1985, and the newest book, The Testaments, was published in 2019.