The upcoming Hunger Games novel, Sunrise on the Reaping, tops my 2025 must-read list. Already a fixture on Amazon's bestsellers chart, it has climbed into the top five months before its official release. Suzanne Collins' latest installment continues the franchise's winning streak—every previous book has been adapted for film, and Sunrise on the Reaping is already slated for a 2026 movie.
Mark your calendars: Sunrise on the Reaping hits shelves March 18, 2025. Amazon currently offers discounts on hardcover and Kindle versions, while Barnes & Noble and Target provide exclusive editions with bonus content.
Where to Purchase Sunrise on the Reaping
Standard Edition
Sunrise on the Reaping (A Hunger Games Novel)
Release: March 18, 2025. $27.99 (30% off) $19.59 at Amazon | $18.99 Kindle version
Amazon currently discounts only the standard hardcover edition (30% off). The Kindle edition, priced lower at $18.99, delivers instantly upon release. While no paperback exists yet, expect one approximately a year after the hardcover launch.
Exclusive Editions
Sunrise on the Reaping (A Hunger Games Novel)
Bonus content included. $27.99 (20% off) $22.39 at Barnes & Noble | $22.39 at Target
Collectors can choose between two special editions: Barnes & Noble's version features an exclusive Collins-publisher conversation, while Target's includes undisclosed extras. Amazon also offers a hardcover boxed set arriving June 3, 2025.
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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
Available at AmazonSunrise on the Reaping: Plot Overview
This fifth series entry explores uncharted timeline territory—set 40 years after The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and 24 years before Katniss' story begins. The narrative unfolds during Haymitch Abernathy's victory in the Second Quarter Quell. Fans will recognize Haymitch as District 12's mentor, famously portrayed by Woody Harrelson in the films.
Simultaneous Audiobook Release
Sunrise on the Reaping (Audiobook)
Free with Audible trial. $20.47 at Amazon
Audiobook enthusiasts can enjoy Jefferson White's narration (known for Yellowstone's Jimmy Hudstrom) launching alongside the print edition. The 12-hour 48-minute production unlocks instantly—either purchase outright or access through Audible's free trial.
