The Hunger Games books in order
All 5 The Hunger Games books in order by Suzanne Collins (2008 to 2025): the reading order and where to start, with a one-line summary of each.
5 books2008 to 2025 Suzanne Collins
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The Hunger Games (2008)
Twenty-four tributes. One crown. A girl who refuses to play by the Capitol's rules.
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The Hunger Games reading order
The Hunger Games
2008Start here
Twenty-four tributes. One crown. A girl who refuses to play by the Capitol's rules.
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2009
She survived the Games once. Now the Capitol wants her back in the arena.
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2010
The Mockingjay rises to end the Games — and discovers the rebels play dirty too.
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2020
The future tyrant of Panem falls in love, cheats to win, and kills his way back to the Capitol.
Read the summarySunrise on the Reaping
2025
Haymitch wins the Games. The Capitol kills everyone he loves anyway.
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Frequently asked questions
How many books are in the The Hunger Games series?
There are 5 main books in the The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins, published from 2008 to 2025.
What order should I read the The Hunger Games books in?
The The Hunger Games books in order: 1. The Hunger Games (2008), 2. Catching Fire (2009), 3. Mockingjay (2010), 4. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (2020), 5. Sunrise on the Reaping (2025).
Which The Hunger Games book should I read first?
Start with The Hunger Games (2008).
Who wrote the The Hunger Games series?
The The Hunger Games series was written by Suzanne Collins.
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