The new Hunger Games novel, *Sunrise on the Reaping*, is undoubtedly one of the most eagerly awaited book releases of 2025. It has dominated Amazon's best sellers list throughout the year and impressively secured a spot in the top five even 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* is already generating significant buzz. Excitingly, fans can look forward to a movie adaptation of this latest installment, set to hit theaters in 2026.
*Sunrise on the Reaping* will be released on Tuesday, March 18. Currently, Amazon is offering discounts on both the hardcover and Kindle editions of the book. Additionally, exclusive editions with special extras are available at Barnes & Noble and Target.
Sunrise on the Reaping - Where to Buy
Standard Edition
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 on Amazon by 30%, bringing the price down to $19.59. The Kindle eBook version is available for $18.99 and will be ready for download as soon as the book is released. While there isn't a paperback version available yet, fans can typically expect one to be released about a year after the hardcover edition.
Exclusive Editions
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 those interested in a special edition of Sunrise on the Reaping, there are several options to consider. Barnes & Noble offers an exclusive version that includes an in-depth conversation between Suzanne Collins and her publisher. Target also has an exclusive edition, though the specific extras are not yet detailed. Additionally, Amazon is selling a hardcover boxed set, set to release on June 3, 2025.
See more Hunger Games books:
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Hunger Games 5-Book Hardcover Box Set
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The Hunger Games: Illustrated Edition
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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
3
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What Is Sunrise on the Reaping About?
*Sunrise on the Reaping* is the fifth book in the Hunger Games series, but it takes place at a different point in the timeline. Set approximately 40 years after the events of *The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes* and 24 years before the story of Katniss in the original Hunger Games novel, this new installment 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, 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 simultaneously with the print release. Narrated by Jefferson White, known for his role as Jimmy Hudstrom in *Yellowstone*, the audiobook offers a listening experience of about 12 hours and 48 minutes. You can purchase it for $20.47 or get it for free by signing up for an Audible free trial.
