Her most recent works include the bestselling novel "Alias Grace," which Salon called an "acerbic delight" and a "marvel" as well as one of the five best works of fiction of 1997. Atwood's other books include "Cat's Eye," "The Robber Bride," "The Handmaid's Tale," "Surfacing" and the collections "Wilderness Tips" and "Bluebeard's Egg."

Her latest novel, "The Blind Assassin," involves a delicate weaving of three separate and unusual tales including a science fiction story written by the protagonist's dead sister.

Hear Margaret Dionne read from Margaret Atwood's new book, "The Blind Assassin."