“Dive deeper into the secrets, the survivors, and the future of Gilead.”
Since its release in 2019, Margaret Atwood’s The Testaments has captivated readers worldwide, reigniting conversations about freedom, resistance, and the haunting legacy of Gilead. As the highly anticipated follow-up to The Handmaid’s Tale, the novel expands the world Atwood created decades ago, introducing new heroines and revealing long-hidden truths. Now, fans across the globe are coming together to celebrate, discuss, and keep Gilead’s story alive.
Online forums, book clubs, and social media groups dedicated to The Testaments have blossomed over the past few years. Readers dissect every twist in Aunt Lydia’s narrative, debate Agnes and Daisy’s destinies, and speculate how Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale series might adapt Atwood’s new material in future seasons. For many, joining these fan communities has offered a sense of solidarity and hope in a world where themes of women’s rights and authoritarianism remain all too relevant.
But The Testaments fandom is more than just analysis—it’s creativity. Fans share fan fiction imagining new futures for Gilead’s survivors, create stunning artwork of key scenes, and even host live readings of their favorite passages. Many also use these spaces to raise awareness for women’s rights causes, seeing parallels between Atwood’s fiction and real-world events.
Whether you’re a longtime devotee of The Handmaid’s Tale or a newcomer drawn in by The Testaments, there’s a place for you among readers who refuse to let Gilead’s story be forgotten. Join the discussion, share your theories, and help shape the future of this powerful narrative.