Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Talents is the second novel in the Parable series, continuing the story of Lauren Olamina and her Earthseed religion in a dystopian near-future America. Through interconnected narratives, Butler explores themes of survival, faith, and resistance in the face of systemic collapse. The novel becomes a powerful meditation on how we build community and meaning when everything else falls apart.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Butler understood that the most important stories are the ones that help us imagine different futures. This novel reminds us that speculative fiction is essential, and that the worlds we imagine shape the worlds we create.

DETAILS: • Author: Octavia E. Butler • Publisher: Grand Central Publishing • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: August 20, 2019 • ISBN: 9781538732199 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days