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The Parable Series 2 Books Collection Set by Octavia E. Butler - Fiction - Paperback B2D DEALS Hachette
The Parable Series 2 Books Collection Set by Octavia E. Butler - Fiction - Paperback B2D DEALS Hachette
The Parable Series 2 Books Collection Set by Octavia E. Butler - Fiction - Paperback B2D DEALS Hachette
The Parable Series 2 Books Collection Set by Octavia E. Butler - Fiction - Paperback B2D DEALS Hachette
The Parable Series 2 Books Collection Set by Octavia E. Butler - Fiction - Paperback B2D DEALS Hachette
The Parable Series 2 Books Collection Set by Octavia E. Butler - Fiction - Paperback B2D DEALS Hachette
The Parable Series 2 Books Collection Set by Octavia E. Butler - Fiction - Paperback B2D DEALS Hachette
The Parable Series 2 Books Collection Set by Octavia E. Butler - Fiction - Paperback B2D DEALS Hachette
The Parable Series 2 Books Collection Set by Octavia E. Butler - Fiction - Paperback B2D DEALS Hachette
The Parable Series 2 Books Collection Set by Octavia E. Butler - Fiction - Paperback B2D DEALS Hachette
The Parable Series 2 Books Collection Set by Octavia E. Butler - Fiction - Paperback B2D DEALS Hachette
The Parable Series 2 Books Collection Set by Octavia E. Butler - Fiction - Paperback B2D DEALS Hachette
The Parable Series 2 Books Collection Set by Octavia E. Butler - Fiction - Paperback B2D DEALS Hachette
The Parable Series 2 Books Collection Set by Octavia E. Butler - Fiction - Paperback B2D DEALS Hachette
The Parable Series 2 Books Collection Set by Octavia E. Butler - Fiction - Paperback B2D DEALS Hachette
The Parable Series 2 Books Collection Set by Octavia E. Butler - Fiction - Paperback B2D DEALS Hachette

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SKU B2D3795 ISBN: 9781472293312
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Societal instability and real-world turmoil make picking up a phone feel overwhelming. Endless headlines and digital noise drag down mental focus, leaving readers exhausted. Many promise themselves they will trade late-night screen scrolling for deep, transformative literature. Yet finding novels that truly match the complexity of modern times is tough. Standard apocalyptic fiction often relies on cheap jump scares or hollow action tropes that quickly fade from memory. Speculative fiction lovers need stories with real weight, visionary foresight, and unforgettable characters. That is why Octavia E. Butler remains unmatched.

The Parable Series Books Collection Set brings together Butler's two crowning dystopian masterpieces in one essential paperback bundle. In Parable of the Sower, fifteen-year-old Lauren Olamina lives inside a walled enclave near Los Angeles while society crumbles around her due to climate disasters, corporate greed, and rampant violence. Afflicted with hyperempathy, a condition that forces her to feel the physical pain of others, Lauren refuses to succumb to despair. When tragedy strikes, she journeys north, gathering survivors and building a new belief system called Earthseed rooted in the truth that God is Change. Parable of the Talents picks up the story years later as Earthseed faces a rising fanatical political movement led by a demagogue who vows to make America great again. Told through journal entries from Lauren and her daughter Asha, the Nebula Award winning sequel explores the tremendous cost of holding onto hope under tyrannical rule.

Prophetic Vision, Survival & Hope: A Cornerstone of Speculative Fiction

  • Two Landmark Novels in One Set: Includes the complete Earthseed saga featuring Parable of the Sower and the Nebula Award winning Parable of the Talents.

  • Prescient Social Commentary: Written in the 1990s, these books eerily anticipated contemporary debates on climate change, economic inequality, and political polarization.

  • Complex, Relatable Protagonist: Lauren Olamina stands as one of literature's most inspiring leaders, demonstrating resilience, tactical planning, and moral clarity under extreme pressure.

Why This Paperback Bundle from Books2Door Belongs on Your Bookshelf:

  • Unbeatable Reading Immersion: Trade digital screens for physical pages that lower anxiety and build long-form reading stamina.

  • Headline Publishing Quality: Formatted on high-opacity paper stock with clean typography engineered for long reading sessions.

  • Direct Warehouse Value: High-street shops often charge full price for individual volumes. Our direct warehouse distribution drops the original £19.98 price down to £7.95, saving you 60%.

Put down the phone, clear a spot on your reading chair, and open chapter one. At Books2Door, we take pride in offering high-impact fiction that turns quiet evening hours into powerful literary experiences. Order your Parable Series Books Collection Set today and discover Butler's visionary world!

Feature Specification
Full Product Title The Parable Series 2 Books Collection Set (Parable of the Sower & Parable of the Talents)
Author Octavia E. Butler
Publisher Partners Headline Publishing Group (An imprint of Hachette UK)
Format Architecture 2-Book Softcover Paperback Collection
ISBN-13 / SKU 9781472293312 / SKU B2D3795
Page Count & Scope 2 Unabridged Novels (700+ Combined Pages)
Target Audience & Age Bracket Adult & Young Adult Sci-Fi Readers, Climate Fiction Fans (Ages 16+)
Included Volumes 1. Parable of the Sower, 2. Parable of the Talents
Core Themes & Genre Dystopian speculative fiction, Afrofuturism, climate collapse, hyperempathy, Earthseed belief system, authoritarian politics, community survival
Special Value Offerings Save 60% off RRP (£7.95 set price), earn 79 BookPoints cashback, direct UK warehouse dispatch
Skills & Utility Developed Critical societal analysis, narrative reading stamina, philosophical reflection, screen-free immersion

 

Octavia E. Butler (1947–2006) was a pioneering American author, the first science fiction writer to receive a MacArthur Foundation Genius Grant, and a recipient of multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards. Published by Headline Publishing Group (Hachette UK), The Parable Series 2 Books Collection Set meets strict print production and editorial standards. Printed on high-opacity paper stock with durable softcover binding, these paperbacks are built for repeat reading and academic discussion. Recommended by literary scholars, book clubs, and speculative fiction critics worldwide, Butler's Parable novels represent a gold standard in modern dystopian literature.

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full price for individual volumes. \u003cspan class=\"citation-733 citation-end-733\"\u003eOur direct warehouse distribution drops the original £19.98 price down to £7.95, saving you 60%.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut down the phone, clear a spot on your reading chair, and open chapter one. At \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/\" title=\"Books2Door\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooks2Door\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, we take pride in offering high-impact fiction that turns quiet evening hours into powerful literary experiences. Order your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/products\/octavia-e-butler-5-books-collection-set-fiction-book-paperback\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eParable Series Books Collection Set\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e today and discover Butler's visionary world!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Product Title\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Parable Series 2 Books Collection Set\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003ci\u003eParable of the Sower\u003c\/i\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ci\u003eParable of the Talents\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/octavia-e-butler-books\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOctavia E. Butler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher Partners\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadline Publishing Group (An imprint of Hachette UK)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat Architecture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2-Book Softcover Paperback Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13 \/ SKU\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9781472293312 \/ SKU B2D3795\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePage Count \u0026amp; Scope\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 Unabridged Novels (700+ Combined Pages)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTarget Audience \u0026amp; Age Bracket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult \u0026amp; Young Adult Sci-Fi Readers, Climate Fiction Fans (Ages 16+)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded Volumes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. \u003ci\u003eParable of the Sower\u003c\/i\u003e, 2. \u003ci\u003eParable of the Talents\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCore Themes \u0026amp; Genre\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDystopian speculative fiction, Afrofuturism, climate collapse, hyperempathy, Earthseed belief system, authoritarian politics, community survival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecial Value Offerings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSave 60% off RRP (£7.95 set price), earn 79 BookPoints cashback, direct UK warehouse dispatch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkills \u0026amp; Utility Developed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritical societal analysis, narrative reading stamina, philosophical reflection, screen-free immersion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-732 citation-end-732\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/octavia-e-butler-books\"\u003eOctavia E. Butler\u003c\/a\u003e (1947–2006) was a pioneering American author, the first science fiction writer to receive a MacArthur Foundation Genius Grant, and a recipient of multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-731\"\u003ePublished by Headline Publishing Group (Hachette UK), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-731\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/products\/octavia-e-butler-5-books-collection-set-fiction-book-paperback\" title=\"The Parable Series\"\u003eThe Parable Series\u003c\/a\u003e 2 Books Collection Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-731 citation-end-731\"\u003e meets strict print production and editorial standards.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-730 citation-end-730\"\u003ePrinted on high-opacity paper stock with durable softcover binding, these paperbacks are built for repeat reading and academic discussion.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Recommended by literary scholars, book clubs, and speculative fiction critics worldwide, Butler's \u003ci\u003eParable\u003c\/i\u003e novels represent a gold standard in modern dystopian literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2021-11-03T16:17:29+00:00","created_at":"2021-11-03T16:13:32+00:00","vendor":"Hachette","type":"B2D DEALS","tags":["Age_Adult","Author_Octavia E. 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href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/products\/parable-series-2-books-collection-set-by-octavia-e-butler-adult-paperback\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\" 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class=\"citation-739 citation-end-739\"\u003e brings together Butler's two crowning dystopian masterpieces in one essential paperback bundle.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-738\"\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-738\"\u003eParable of the Sower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-738 citation-end-738\"\u003e, fifteen-year-old Lauren Olamina lives inside a walled enclave near Los Angeles while society crumbles around her due to climate disasters, corporate greed, and rampant violence.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Afflicted with hyperempathy, a condition that forces her to feel the physical pain of others, Lauren refuses to succumb to despair. \u003cspan class=\"citation-737 citation-end-737\"\u003eWhen tragedy strikes, she journeys north, gathering survivors and building a new belief system called Earthseed rooted in the truth that God is Change.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-736\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-736\"\u003eParable of the Talents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-736 citation-end-736\"\u003e picks up the story years later as Earthseed faces a rising fanatical political movement led by a demagogue who vows to make America great again.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Told through journal entries from Lauren and her daughter Asha, the Nebula Award winning sequel explores the tremendous cost of holding onto hope under tyrannical rule. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProphetic Vision, Survival \u0026amp; Hope: A Cornerstone of Speculative Fiction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_12eea41040eb6ca4-207\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo Landmark Novels in One Set:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-735\"\u003eIncludes the complete \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-735\"\u003eEarthseed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-735\"\u003e saga featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-735\"\u003eParable of the Sower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-735\"\u003e and the Nebula Award winning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-735\"\u003eParable of the Talents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-735 citation-end-735\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 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\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy This Paperback Bundle from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/\" title=\"Books2Door\"\u003eBooks2Door \u003c\/a\u003eBelongs on Your Bookshelf:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnbeatable Reading Immersion:\u003c\/b\u003e Trade digital screens for physical pages that lower anxiety and build long-form reading stamina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeadline Publishing Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e Formatted on high-opacity paper stock with clean typography engineered for long reading sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_12eea41040eb6ca4-209\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDirect Warehouse Value:\u003c\/b\u003e High-street shops often charge full price for individual volumes. \u003cspan class=\"citation-733 citation-end-733\"\u003eOur direct warehouse distribution drops the original £19.98 price down to £7.95, saving you 60%.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut down the phone, clear a spot on your reading chair, and open chapter one. At \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/\" title=\"Books2Door\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooks2Door\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, we take pride in offering high-impact fiction that turns quiet evening hours into powerful literary experiences. Order your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/products\/octavia-e-butler-5-books-collection-set-fiction-book-paperback\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eParable Series Books Collection Set\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e today and discover Butler's visionary world!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Product Title\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Parable Series 2 Books Collection Set\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003ci\u003eParable of the Sower\u003c\/i\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ci\u003eParable of the Talents\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/octavia-e-butler-books\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOctavia E. Butler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher Partners\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadline Publishing Group (An imprint of Hachette UK)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat Architecture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2-Book Softcover Paperback Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13 \/ SKU\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9781472293312 \/ SKU B2D3795\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePage Count \u0026amp; Scope\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 Unabridged Novels (700+ Combined Pages)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTarget Audience \u0026amp; Age Bracket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult \u0026amp; Young Adult Sci-Fi Readers, Climate Fiction Fans (Ages 16+)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded Volumes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. \u003ci\u003eParable of the Sower\u003c\/i\u003e, 2. \u003ci\u003eParable of the Talents\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCore Themes \u0026amp; Genre\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDystopian speculative fiction, Afrofuturism, climate collapse, hyperempathy, Earthseed belief system, authoritarian politics, community survival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecial Value Offerings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSave 60% off RRP (£7.95 set price), earn 79 BookPoints cashback, direct UK warehouse dispatch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkills \u0026amp; Utility Developed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritical societal analysis, narrative reading stamina, philosophical reflection, screen-free immersion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-732 citation-end-732\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/octavia-e-butler-books\"\u003eOctavia E. Butler\u003c\/a\u003e (1947–2006) was a pioneering American author, the first science fiction writer to receive a MacArthur Foundation Genius Grant, and a recipient of multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-731\"\u003ePublished by Headline Publishing Group (Hachette UK), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-731\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/products\/octavia-e-butler-5-books-collection-set-fiction-book-paperback\" title=\"The Parable Series\"\u003eThe Parable Series\u003c\/a\u003e 2 Books Collection Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-731 citation-end-731\"\u003e meets strict print production and editorial standards.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-730 citation-end-730\"\u003ePrinted on high-opacity paper stock with durable softcover binding, these paperbacks are built for repeat reading and academic discussion.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Recommended by literary scholars, book clubs, and speculative fiction critics worldwide, Butler's \u003ci\u003eParable\u003c\/i\u003e novels represent a gold standard in modern dystopian literature.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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class=\"citation-739 citation-end-739\"\u003e brings together Butler's two crowning dystopian masterpieces in one essential paperback bundle.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-738\"\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-738\"\u003eParable of the Sower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-738 citation-end-738\"\u003e, fifteen-year-old Lauren Olamina lives inside a walled enclave near Los Angeles while society crumbles around her due to climate disasters, corporate greed, and rampant violence.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Afflicted with hyperempathy, a condition that forces her to feel the physical pain of others, Lauren refuses to succumb to despair. \u003cspan class=\"citation-737 citation-end-737\"\u003eWhen tragedy strikes, she journeys north, gathering survivors and building a new belief system called Earthseed rooted in the truth that God is Change.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-736\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-736\"\u003eParable of the Talents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-736 citation-end-736\"\u003e picks up the story years later as Earthseed faces a rising fanatical political movement led by a demagogue who vows to make America great again.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Told through journal entries from Lauren and her daughter Asha, the Nebula Award winning sequel explores the tremendous cost of holding onto hope under tyrannical rule. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProphetic Vision, Survival \u0026amp; Hope: 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full price for individual volumes. \u003cspan class=\"citation-733 citation-end-733\"\u003eOur direct warehouse distribution drops the original £19.98 price down to £7.95, saving you 60%.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut down the phone, clear a spot on your reading chair, and open chapter one. At \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/\" title=\"Books2Door\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooks2Door\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, we take pride in offering high-impact fiction that turns quiet evening hours into powerful literary experiences. Order your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/products\/octavia-e-butler-5-books-collection-set-fiction-book-paperback\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eParable Series Books Collection Set\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e today and discover Butler's visionary world!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Product Title\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Parable Series 2 Books Collection Set\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003ci\u003eParable of the Sower\u003c\/i\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ci\u003eParable of the Talents\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/octavia-e-butler-books\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOctavia E. Butler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher Partners\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadline Publishing Group (An imprint of Hachette UK)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat Architecture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2-Book Softcover Paperback Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13 \/ SKU\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9781472293312 \/ SKU B2D3795\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePage Count \u0026amp; Scope\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 Unabridged Novels (700+ Combined Pages)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTarget Audience \u0026amp; Age Bracket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult \u0026amp; Young Adult Sci-Fi Readers, Climate Fiction Fans (Ages 16+)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded Volumes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. \u003ci\u003eParable of the Sower\u003c\/i\u003e, 2. \u003ci\u003eParable of the Talents\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCore Themes \u0026amp; Genre\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDystopian speculative fiction, Afrofuturism, climate collapse, hyperempathy, Earthseed belief system, authoritarian politics, community survival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecial Value Offerings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSave 60% off RRP (£7.95 set price), earn 79 BookPoints cashback, direct UK warehouse dispatch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkills \u0026amp; Utility Developed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritical societal analysis, narrative reading stamina, philosophical reflection, screen-free immersion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-732 citation-end-732\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/octavia-e-butler-books\"\u003eOctavia E. 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Butler - Fiction - Paperback B2D DEALS Hachette","id":72056028496259,"position":8,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":3000,"width":3000,"src":"\/\/www.books2door.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/inside_ab06ae10-a109-4d5f-b40d-1ec6d3acc191.jpg?v=1782476400"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":3000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.books2door.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/inside_ab06ae10-a109-4d5f-b40d-1ec6d3acc191.jpg?v=1782476400","width":3000}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eSocietal instability and real-world turmoil make picking up a phone feel overwhelming. Endless headlines and digital noise drag down mental focus, leaving readers exhausted. Many promise themselves they will trade late-night screen scrolling for deep, transformative literature. Yet finding novels that truly match the complexity of modern times is tough. Standard apocalyptic fiction often relies on cheap jump scares or hollow action tropes that quickly fade from memory. Speculative fiction lovers need stories with real weight, visionary foresight, and unforgettable characters. That is why \u003cb\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/products\/parable-series-2-books-collection-set-by-octavia-e-butler-adult-paperback\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOctavia E. Butler\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e remains unmatched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp 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class=\"citation-739 citation-end-739\"\u003e brings together Butler's two crowning dystopian masterpieces in one essential paperback bundle.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-738\"\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-738\"\u003eParable of the Sower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-738 citation-end-738\"\u003e, fifteen-year-old Lauren Olamina lives inside a walled enclave near Los Angeles while society crumbles around her due to climate disasters, corporate greed, and rampant violence.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Afflicted with hyperempathy, a condition that forces her to feel the physical pain of others, Lauren refuses to succumb to despair. \u003cspan class=\"citation-737 citation-end-737\"\u003eWhen tragedy strikes, she journeys north, gathering survivors and building a new belief system called Earthseed rooted in the truth that God is Change.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-736\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-736\"\u003eParable of the Talents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-736 citation-end-736\"\u003e picks up the story years later as Earthseed faces a rising fanatical political movement led by a demagogue who vows to make America great again.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Told through journal entries from Lauren and her daughter Asha, the Nebula Award winning sequel explores the tremendous cost of holding onto hope under tyrannical rule. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProphetic Vision, Survival \u0026amp; Hope: A Cornerstone of Speculative Fiction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_12eea41040eb6ca4-207\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo Landmark Novels in One Set:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-735\"\u003eIncludes the complete \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-735\"\u003eEarthseed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-735\"\u003e saga featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-735\"\u003eParable of the Sower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-735\"\u003e and the Nebula Award winning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-735\"\u003eParable of the Talents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-735 citation-end-735\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrescient Social Commentary:\u003c\/b\u003e Written in the 1990s, these books eerily anticipated contemporary debates on climate change, economic inequality, and political polarization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_12eea41040eb6ca4-208\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eComplex, Relatable Protagonist:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-734 citation-end-734\"\u003eLauren Olamina stands as one of literature's most inspiring leaders, demonstrating resilience, tactical planning, and moral clarity under extreme pressure.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy This Paperback Bundle from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/\" title=\"Books2Door\"\u003eBooks2Door \u003c\/a\u003eBelongs on Your Bookshelf:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnbeatable Reading Immersion:\u003c\/b\u003e Trade digital screens for physical pages that lower anxiety and build long-form reading stamina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeadline Publishing Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e Formatted on high-opacity paper stock with clean typography engineered for long reading sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_12eea41040eb6ca4-209\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDirect Warehouse Value:\u003c\/b\u003e High-street shops often charge full price for individual volumes. \u003cspan class=\"citation-733 citation-end-733\"\u003eOur direct warehouse distribution drops the original £19.98 price down to £7.95, saving you 60%.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut down the phone, clear a spot on your reading chair, and open chapter one. At \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/\" title=\"Books2Door\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooks2Door\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, we take pride in offering high-impact fiction that turns quiet evening hours into powerful literary experiences. Order your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/products\/octavia-e-butler-5-books-collection-set-fiction-book-paperback\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eParable Series Books Collection Set\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e today and discover Butler's visionary world!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Product Title\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Parable Series 2 Books Collection Set\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003ci\u003eParable of the Sower\u003c\/i\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ci\u003eParable of the Talents\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/octavia-e-butler-books\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOctavia E. Butler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher Partners\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadline Publishing Group (An imprint of Hachette UK)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat Architecture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2-Book Softcover Paperback Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13 \/ SKU\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9781472293312 \/ SKU B2D3795\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePage Count \u0026amp; Scope\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 Unabridged Novels (700+ Combined Pages)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTarget Audience \u0026amp; Age Bracket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult \u0026amp; Young Adult Sci-Fi Readers, Climate Fiction Fans (Ages 16+)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded Volumes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. \u003ci\u003eParable of the Sower\u003c\/i\u003e, 2. \u003ci\u003eParable of the Talents\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCore Themes \u0026amp; Genre\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDystopian speculative fiction, Afrofuturism, climate collapse, hyperempathy, Earthseed belief system, authoritarian politics, community survival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecial Value Offerings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSave 60% off RRP (£7.95 set price), earn 79 BookPoints cashback, direct UK warehouse dispatch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkills \u0026amp; Utility Developed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritical societal analysis, narrative reading stamina, philosophical reflection, screen-free immersion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-732 citation-end-732\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/octavia-e-butler-books\"\u003eOctavia E. Butler\u003c\/a\u003e (1947–2006) was a pioneering American author, the first science fiction writer to receive a MacArthur Foundation Genius Grant, and a recipient of multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-731\"\u003ePublished by Headline Publishing Group (Hachette UK), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-731\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/products\/octavia-e-butler-5-books-collection-set-fiction-book-paperback\" title=\"The Parable Series\"\u003eThe Parable Series\u003c\/a\u003e 2 Books Collection Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-731 citation-end-731\"\u003e meets strict print production and editorial standards.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-730 citation-end-730\"\u003ePrinted on high-opacity paper stock with durable softcover binding, these paperbacks are built for repeat reading and academic discussion.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Recommended by literary scholars, book clubs, and speculative fiction critics worldwide, Butler's \u003ci\u003eParable\u003c\/i\u003e novels represent a gold standard in modern dystopian literature.\u003c\/p\u003e"}