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Margaret Atwood has been commanding headlines lately as her highly anticipated memoir Book of Lives is officially out and already drawing critical acclaim and considerable media attention. According to The Week and The New York Times, this near 600-page memoir is not a typical literary autobiography but rather a vessel of wrath and memory, detailing Atwood’s upbringing, her relationship with longtime partner Graeme Gibson, her profound connection with the natural world, and the creative dark side that shaped classics like The Handmaid’s Tale. The reviews emphasize how Book of Lives consolidates Atwood’s legacy—her “deep-seated interests in gender, patriarchy, and power”—and offers new insights into the lasting impact of The Handmaid’s Tale, both as a novel and Emmy-winning TV series.

Just days ago, Atwood sat for an in-depth 60 Minutes interview broadcast on CBS News, reflecting candidly on her long career, feminism, and the dystopian visions that have kept her work hyper-relevant in today’s fraught political climate. CBS noted that even at 85, Atwood is looking back, not forward, with her memoir—she spoke with characteristic wit about her nomadic childhood, her creative process, and her ongoing activism, particularly as authoritarianism and women’s rights remain flashpoints across the globe.

On the public appearance front, Atwood’s recent speaking engagements have been selling out instantly. Earlier this month her event with the Chicago Humanities Festival was packed, and her upcoming talk at the Grunin Center for the Arts had a member presale just last week, with remaining tickets set to go on sale to the general public later today. There’s also a major sold-out event tonight at the Bristol Beacon, where top-tier tickets include a hard copy of Book of Lives and promise an evening of wit and humor. Her tour schedule shows no sign of slowing down—with another prominent speaking engagement in Hamilton, Ontario on November 25.

Business activity is at a peak with Book of Lives frequently bundled with event tickets and its publisher Doubleday mounting a significant promotional push. Fans can still find copies at independent bookstores and all major online outlets, and Atwood’s ongoing works such as Old Babes in the Wood and Dearly remain strong sellers, reinforcing her position in both fiction and poetry.

On social media, Atwood remains as influential as ever. While no viral tweets have surfaced in the last 24 hours, her Twitter account routinely shares literary news and environmental advocacy with over two million followers. Several outlets including NPR and The Guardian have continued discussions of her most recent books, underscoring her impact and the anticipation of any new releases or commentary.

No unconfirmed rumors or speculative reports have surfaced in credible media within the past day; all news is verifiable and overwhelmingly focused on her literary output, cultural commentary, and the powerful themes that have defined her career.

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