The Handmaid's Tale Books in Order

2
Books
1986
First Book
2019
Latest Book
34
Years

Below you'll find the complete list of The Handmaid's Tale books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.

Reading order verified: January 2026

Publication Order

1

The Handmaid's Tale

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1986

2

The Testaments

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2019

Frequently Asked Questions

The recommended reading order for the The Handmaid's Tale series is publication order: 1. The Handmaid's Tale (1986), 2. The Testaments (2019). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.

The The Handmaid's Tale series by Margaret Atwood contains 2 books. The series began in 1986 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.

The The Handmaid's Tale series is written by Margaret Atwood. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.

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