Come join the book club for lively, thoughtful discussions of our monthly book selection, The Handmaid's Tale, by Margaret Atwood. The Handmaid's Tale is a dystopian novel by Canadian author Margaret Atwood, originally published in 1985. The Handmaid's Tale explores themes of women in subjugation in a patriarchal society and the various means by which these women attempt to gain individualism and independence. Everyone welcome to our public group. Please find our books for the club next to the hold shelf..