The eagerly awaited new Hunger Games novel, "Sunrise on the Reaping," is set to be one of the standout book releases of 2025. It's already making waves, consistently ranking on Amazon's best sellers list and even securing a spot in the top five before its official launch. Given the immense popularity of the Hunger Games series and its successful film adaptations, it's no wonder that "Sunrise on the Reaping" is generating such buzz. Fans will be thrilled to know that a movie adaptation is also in the works, slated for release in 2026.
Mark your calendars for **Tuesday, March 18**, when "Sunrise on the Reaping" will hit the shelves. Currently, Amazon is offering discounts on both the hardcover and Kindle editions. Additionally, exclusive editions with extra content are available at Barnes & Noble and Target, adding more excitement for collectors and fans alike.
Sunrise on the Reaping - Where to Buy
Standard Edition: Sunrise on the Reaping (A Hunger Games Novel)
Release: March 18, 2025. $27.99 save 30% - Now $19.59 at Amazon $18.99 at Kindle
Preorders for the standard version of the hardcover are currently discounted by 30% on Amazon. The Kindle eBook version is priced at $18.99 and will be available immediately upon release. While there isn't a paperback version available yet, you can typically expect one to be released about a year after the hardcover.
Exclusive Editions: Sunrise on the Reaping (A Hunger Games Novel)
Contains extras. $27.99 save 20% - Now $22.39 at Barnes & Noble $22.39 at Target
For those seeking something special, Barnes & Noble offers an exclusive edition that includes an in-depth conversation between Suzanne Collins and her publisher. Target also has an exclusive edition, though the specifics of the extras are yet to be disclosed. Additionally, Amazon is selling a hardcover boxed set, set to release on June 3, 2025.
See more Hunger Games books:
Hunger Games 5-Book Hardcover Box Set
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Hunger Games 4-Book Hardcover Box Set
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The Hunger Games: Illustrated Edition
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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
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What Is Sunrise on the Reaping About?
"Sunrise on the Reaping" is the fifth installment in the Hunger Games series, but it ventures into a different era on the timeline. Set approximately 40 years after "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" and 24 years before Katniss Everdeen's story begins, this novel takes place during the Second Quarter Quell, famously won by Haymitch Abernathy. Fans of the original series will recognize Haymitch as the mentor for District 12, portrayed by Woody Harrelson in the films.
The Audiobook Is Releasing at the Same Time
Sunrise on the Reaping (Audibook)
Get it for free with an Audible free trial. See it at Amazon
For those who prefer audiobooks, "Sunrise on the Reaping" will be available simultaneously with its print counterpart. Narrated by Jefferson White, known for his role as Jimmy Hudstrom in "Yellowstone," the audiobook offers a listening experience lasting about 12 hours and 48 minutes. You can purchase it for $20.47 or enjoy it for free by signing up for an Audible free trial.
