Margaret Atwood is one of the world’s most celebrated living writers, a literary force whose imagination, wit, and precision have defined generations of readers.

Across six decades, she has produced an extraordinary body of work: 18 novels, 18 poetry collections, 11 works of non-fiction, nine volumes of short stories, eight children’s books, and three graphic novels.

With such an expansive catalogue, choosing where to begin can be daunting. Whether you are a newcomer to Atwood’s work or looking to rediscover her brilliance, this guide highlights six essential reads — each one revealing a different facet of her remarkable talent.

If you only read one: The Handmaid’s Tale Margaret Atwood’s most iconic novel is a dystopian masterpiece whose red-cloaked handmaids became global symbols of r

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