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 for much of the year, even climbing into the top five well before its official release date. Given the immense popularity of the Hunger Games series, which has been successfully adapted into movies, it's no surprise that Sunrise on the Reaping is generating such buzz. Excitingly, this new addition to the series is also set to hit the big screen in 2026.
Sunrise on the Reaping is slated for release on Tuesday, March 18. Currently, Amazon is offering significant discounts on both the hardcover and Kindle editions of the book. For those seeking something special, exclusive editions are available at Barnes & Noble and Target, each with unique extras to enhance your reading experience.
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% - $19.59 at Amazon
- $18.99 at Kindle
Preorders for the standard hardcover edition are currently discounted by 30% on Amazon. The Kindle eBook version is priced at $18.99 and will be available for immediate download upon release. While there's no paperback version yet, you can generally expect one about a year after the hardcover's release.
Exclusive Editions - Sunrise on the Reaping (A Hunger Games Novel)
Contains extras.
- $27.99 save 20% - $22.39 at Barnes & Noble
- $22.39 at Target
For fans looking for something more unique, Barnes & Noble offers an exclusive edition that includes a fascinating conversation between Suzanne Collins and her publisher. Target also has an exclusive version, though the specifics of the extras are not yet clear. Additionally, Amazon is selling a hardcover boxed set, set to be released on June 3, 2025.
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What Is Sunrise on the Reaping About?
Sunrise on the Reaping marks the fifth installment in the Hunger Games series, but it unfolds in a different part of the timeline. Set 40 years after The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and 24 years before the events of the original Hunger Games, this novel focuses on the Second Quarter Quell, famously won by Haymitch Abernathy. Fans of the 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 (Audiobook)
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If you prefer listening to your books, the audiobook for Sunrise on the Reaping will be released simultaneously with the print edition. Narrated by Jefferson White, known for his role as Jimmy Hudstrom in Yellowstone, the audiobook offers a listening experience of approximately 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.
