Robin, an Evening and Weekend Reference Librarian, has chosen "A Handmaids Tale" by Margaret Atwood:
"A utterly believable and disturbing portrait of a future society in which sex, procreation, politics and gender roles are controlled by a totalitarian regime. Remarkable writing and a riveting plot keep you reading past bedtime... even though you know you risk sleep deprivation. Highly recommended for thoughtful readers who enjoy great literature. It won the Arthur C. Clarke Award in 1987."
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