In this special episode, we sit down with legendary author Margaret Atwood, whose groundbreaking novel The Handmaid’s Tale is Dua’s Monthly Read for November. From what comes first – character, place, or premise – to how she handles challenging emotions in her writing, Margaret answers your questions across her extraordinary catalogue. She reflects on the rhythm and sound of her prose, the moments that shift the course of her stories, and responds to suggestions that she can predict the future. Plus, she considers the parallels between Serena Joy and the modern Tradwife movement. If you’ve ever wondered about Margaret’s writing process, this conversation is a must-listen. Buy The Handmaid’s Tale at ⁠Bookshop.org⁠, ⁠Waterstones⁠, and ⁠Barnes & Noble⁠ Get in touch: 📩 Email us – ⁠[email protected]⁠ 📲 Follow ⁠@service95bookclub⁠ on Instagram for updates 📚 Subscribe to the Service95 Book Club newsletter – introduced each month by Dua – at ⁠www.service95.com⁠ And don’t forget to hit subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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