New Hunger Games Book: Preorders Discounted for Next Week's Release

The new Hunger Games novel, "Sunrise on the Reaping," is undoubtedly one of the most eagerly awaited book releases of 2025. It has been dominating Amazon's best sellers list for much of the year, even climbing into the top five before its official release. Given the immense popularity of the Hunger Games series, which has been successfully adapted into blockbuster movies, it's no surprise that "Sunrise on the Reaping" has captured fans' attention. In fact, plans for a movie adaptation are already set for 2026, further heightening the anticipation.

"Sunrise on the Reaping" will be released on Tuesday, March 18. Currently, Amazon is offering significant discounts on both hardcover and Kindle editions of the book. For those interested in something extra, exclusive editions are available at Barnes & Noble and Target, each with unique additional content.

Sunrise on the Reaping - Where to Buy

Sunrise on the Reaping (A Hunger Games Novel)

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Release: March 18, 2025.

$27.99 save 30% - $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 more affordable at $18.99 and will be available on the release date. Although a paperback edition isn't available yet, one is typically released about a year after the hardcover.

Sunrise on the Reaping (A Hunger Games Novel)

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Contains extras.

$27.99 save 20% - $22.39 at Barnes & Noble

$22.39 at Target

For fans seeking something special, Barnes & Noble offers an exclusive edition with an in-depth conversation between Suzanne Collins and her publisher. Target also has an exclusive edition, though the specifics of its extras are not yet detailed. Additionally, Amazon is selling a hardcover boxed set, scheduled for 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, set about 40 years after "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" and 24 years before the events of the original Hunger Games novel. The story unfolds during the Second Quarter Quell, which was famously won by Haymitch Abernathy. Fans of the series will recognize Haymitch as the mentor for District 12, memorably portrayed by Woody Harrelson in the film adaptations.

The Audiobook Is Releasing at the Same Time

Sunrise on the Reaping (Audibook)

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Get it for free with an Audible free trial.

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For those who prefer audiobooks, "Sunrise on the Reaping" will be available on the same day as the book release. Narrated by Jefferson White, known for his role as Jimmy Hudstrom in "Yellowstone," the audiobook has a total listening time of approximately 12 hours and 48 minutes. It can be purchased for $20.47 or obtained for free with an Audible free trial.