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.
Mark your calendars for **Tuesday, March 18**, the release date for *Sunrise on the Reaping*. 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 hardcover edition are currently discounted by 30% on Amazon. The Kindle eBook version is priced at $18.99 and will be available immediately upon the book's release. While there isn't a paperback version available yet, one can typically expect it to be released about a year after the hardcover.
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, you have several options. 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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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
3
See it at Amazon
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 original Hunger Games novel featuring Katniss, this story unfolds during the Second Quarter Quell, which was won by Haymitch Abernathy. Fans of the series will recognize Haymitch as the mentor for District 12, famously portrayed by Woody Harrelson in the films.
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.
See it at Amazon
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.
