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Future Library: Norway planted 1,000 trees for a library no one can read until 2114, when the forest will be cut down to print 100 secret books

A unique literary project is planting one thousand trees near Oslo for future paper. These trees will become pages for one hundred manuscripts written by global authors. The manuscripts are currently stored unread, awaiting their eventual publication in 2114. This initiative explores cultural preservation and the concept of writing for…

The Times of India

Literary icon Margaret Atwood on why The Handmaid’s Tale no longer feels like fiction

Two-time Booker prize-winning author, Margaret Atwood has spent four decades warning what happens when democracy, women’s rights and free expression begin to erode. Today, many readers believe the world has caught up with her fiction. In this interview with FRANCE 24’s Eve Jackson, the author of The Handmaid’s Tale reflects…

France 24

‘The Testaments’ Star Mattea Conforti on How Becka Reached Her Breaking Point in Season 1 [EXCLUSIVE]

The Mary Sue talked to Mattea Conforti, who plays Becka Grove, about the major moves her character her makes in the final two episodes.

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The Testaments season 2: release date predictions, cast, plot and everything we know so far about the hit Handmaid's Tale spinoff's return to Hulu and Disney+

Praise be, The Handmaid's Tale spinoff The Testaments season 2 has already been renewed. Here's everything we know so far, from returning cast to plot predictions.

TechRadar

'The Testaments' Season 2: Everything We Know

Lucy, Agnes, and their friends are gearing up to start a revolution.

Marie Claire

Still got questions about The Testaments? Mattea Conforti weighs in on Daisy’s real parents and THAT Margaret Atwood cameo

We spoke exclusively to the Becka actress, and asked some of the burning questions fans have

Woman & Home

The Testaments season 1 ending explained: Mattea Conforti weighs in on how the ‘powerful’ teenage girls of Gilead are poised for rebellion

The actress weighs in on THAT kiss and all your burning questions about the incredible finale

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Disney's tense thriller renewed for second season ahead of this week's finale

We're all going to be heading back to Gilead

Felipe VI presents Margaret Atwood, author of 'The Handmaid's Tale', with 2025 Joan Margarit prize

The head of state is using his visit to Canada to personally present the author of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ with an honour, 18 years after granting her the Princess of Asturias Award for Literature.

Euronews

'The season 1 finale is really just the beginning': The Testaments season 2 has officially been renewed — but Hulu and Disney+ show creators have 'been thinking in forever terms' for months

A week before The Testaments season finale, Hulu and Disney+ have confirmed that The Handmaid's Tale spinoff will return for season 2 — but in a way, that was always the case.

TechRadar

Quote of the Day by Margaret Atwood: ‘War is what happens when…’ Renowned Canadian author shares words of wisdom on peace and conflict resolution

Margaret Atwood, a celebrated author, explores the profound connection between language and conflict. Her quote, 'War is what happens when language fails,' highlights communication's crucial role in preventing violence. Atwood emphasizes that when dialogue breaks down, destruction often follows, underscoring the power of empathy and understanding.

The Economic Times

Who’s in, who’s out, and how many have you read? The story behind our 100 best novels list

Jane Eyre or Wuthering Heights. Ulysses or Catch-22 … Find out which title came top, as chosen by authors, critics and academics worldwide

The Guardian - UK

True crime and presidential scandals: 3 gripping historical drama miniseries on Netflix you can binge in one weekend —including a 99% Rotten Tomatoes gem

From a period-piece thriller to a six-part sports epic, here are three historical drama miniseries on Netflix you can watch in one weekend

Tom’s Guide

The Best Margaret Atwood Books, Ranked—From 'The Handmaid's Tale' to 'Alias Grace'

The beloved, feminist author has many books worth reading, beyond her bestsellers set in Gilead.

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The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on dystopias for our times: the American nightmare

Editorial: Margaret Atwood’s The Testaments and the Oscar-winning film One Battle After Another are grim parables of today. But they are not without hope

The Conversation

A surrealist fashionista, a Nazi fantasist and the return of Atwood’s Handmaids – what to see, read and watch this week

In the bustling Aberdeenshire town of Braemar, close to the late Queen’s beloved Balmoral, there’s a rather chi-chi hotel called the Fife Arms. Originally a stout stone Victorian building for tweedy country types, it is now a fabulous art-filled mecca of maximalism, attracting celebrities and wealthy Londoners looking for a…

Woman & Home

The one thing about The Testaments fans are furious about - major character's absence explained

The fate of the much loved character is revealed ahead of the new Handmaid's Tale sequel series

Cinemablend

The Testaments Premiere Had An Incredible Handmaid's Tale Cameo. But Did It Give Away A Twist Too Early?

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Marie Claire

Your Guide to 'The Testaments' Cast: Meet the New and Returning Characters in 'The Handmaid's Tale' Sequel

The Hulu series, based on Margaret Atwood’s novel of the same name, features an ensemble of talent on the rise.

Marie Claire

What to Remember From 'The Handmaid's Tale' Before Watching 'The Testaments'

Hulu returns to Gilead in a spin-off about a new generation of female rebels.

The Conversation

The Testaments: female friendship fuels resistance in this Handmaid’s Tale sequel

The Testaments, now streaming on Disney+, has big shoes to fill. It arrives in a post-MeToo media landscape still shaped by the seismic impact of Margaret Atwood’s previous adaptation, The Handmaid’s Tale. Released in 2017, The Handmaid’s Tale quickly transcended its source material to become a feminist touchstone, inspiring a…

The Guardian - UK

The Testaments review – brace yourself for a bloody sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale

Don’t be fooled by the lighter tone of Margaret Atwood’s follow-on. June’s daughter is now grown up in Gilead, where daily horrors are still in full swing – and Aunt Lydia is back

The Independent UK

Ann Dowd: ‘I haven’t been hired for my looks, so I’ve never depended upon them’

INTERVIEW: The New Yorker played the formidable Aunt Lydia in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ for almost a decade. Now, as she returns in its timely sequel ‘The Testaments’, Dowd talks to Ellie Harrison about how the show reflects modern America, what it’s like turning 70, and why she wants to use…

Cinemablend

Critics Have Seen The Testaments. Can Chase Infiniti Carry The Handmaid’s Tale Spinoff?

Going back to Gilead.

Total Film

The 6 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Prime Video, Netflix, Disney Plus, and more (April 7–April 12)

It's a big week for fantastic new shows and films, including The Boys season 5, Star Wars: Maul– Shadow Lord, and much more

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