As a massive fan of The Hunger Games series, I couldn’t be more excited about the upcoming release of Sunrise on the Reaping, the latest installment by Suzanne Collins set to debut in 2025. This book has already made waves, climbing Amazon’s best sellers list and even landing in the top five before its official launch. Considering the immense success of the previous novels—and their adaptations into blockbuster films—it’s no wonder readers are eagerly anticipating this new chapter.
Mark your calendars: Sunrise on the Reaping will be released on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
Amazon is currently offering discounts on both the hardcover and Kindle editions, making it an ideal time to preorder. Plus, special exclusive editions are available at Barnes & Noble and Target, each featuring unique bonus content.
Standard Edition
Sunrise on the Reaping (A Hunger Games Novel)
📅 Release: March 18, 2025
💰 $27.99 → $19.59 at Amazon | $18.99 at Kindle
Currently, only the standard hardcover edition is discounted at 30% off on Amazon. The Kindle eBook version is also available for preorder at a lower price point and will unlock as soon as the book officially releases. While there's no paperback edition yet, fans can typically expect one around a year after the hardcover drops.
Exclusive Editions
Sunrise on the Reaping (A Hunger Games Novel)
🎁 Includes extras
💰 $27.99 → $22.39 at Barnes & Noble | $22.39 at Target
For collectors or those seeking something extra-special, Barnes & Noble offers an exclusive edition with an in-depth conversation between Suzanne Collins and her publisher. Target also features an exclusive version, though the specific bonus content has not been disclosed. Additionally, Amazon is offering a hardcover boxed set scheduled to arrive on June 3, 2025.
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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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Set approximately 40 years after The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and 24 years prior to Katniss Everdeen’s journey, Sunrise on the Reaping takes place during the infamous Second Quarter Quell—the very same games won by Haymitch Abernathy. Fans of the original trilogy will remember Haymitch as District 12’s sardonic mentor, portrayed by Woody Harrelson in the film adaptations.
This story promises to explore previously uncharted territory within the Panem universe, shedding light on pivotal events that shaped the world we know so well.
Sunrise on the Reaping (Audiobook)
🎧 Narrated by Jefferson White (of Yellowstone fame)
⏳ Listening time: ~12 hours and 48 minutes
💰 $20.47 or free with an Audible trial
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Good news for audiobook lovers: the audio version will drop simultaneously with the physical and digital editions. Jefferson White brings the story to life, giving listeners an immersive experience. You can purchase the audiobook outright or grab it for free using an Audible free trial.
Whether you're a lifelong Hunger Games fan or just curious about the hype, Sunrise on the Reaping is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about books of 2025. With its intriguing placement in the timeline and the promise of new characters and conflicts, it's definitely worth adding to your reading list. And if you're anything like me, you'll want to get your hands on it the second it drops—March 18 can't come soon enough!