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The Hunger Games Books In Order (Full List)

The Hunger Games is a series of 4 books by Suzanne Collins. The first book published in the series is The Hunger Games in 2008. Here is a complete list of The Hunger Games books in order.

Last update: January 11, 2024

1. The Hunger Games (2008)

"You don’t forget the face of the person who was your last hope."

"The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins is a thrilling dystopian novel that takes readers on a gripping journey alongside Katniss Everdeen, a skilled hunter forced to participate in a brutal televised fight to the death, against a backdrop of political turmoil and defiance.

  • πŸ“‡ 374 Pages
  • πŸ“ 93,500 - 112,200 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 12 Hours Reading Time

2. Catching Fire (2009)

"I wish I could freeze this moment, right here, right now and live in it forever."

In this gripping sequel to The Hunger Games, author Suzanne Collins plunges readers back into the dystopian world of Panem, where Katniss Everdeen finds herself battling even greater challenges in the Capitol's sinister plan to quell rebellion.

  • πŸ“‡ 391 Pages
  • πŸ“ 97,750 - 117,300 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 13 Hours Reading Time

3. Mockingjay (2010)

"It takes ten times as long to put yourself back together as it does to fall apart."

Mockingjay is the thrilling and heart-wrenching conclusion to Suzanne Collins' epic Hunger Games trilogy. As Katniss Everdeen becomes the symbol of a nation in rebellion, she must navigate the complexities of war, loyalty, and sacrifice in a fight for freedom.

  • πŸ“‡ 398 Pages
  • πŸ“ 99,500 - 119,400 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 13 Hours Reading Time

4. The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes (2020)

"Nothing you can take from me was ever worth keeping."

In Suzanne Collins' gripping prequel to the Hunger Games trilogy, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes takes readers back to the early days of Panem, exploring the origin story of President Snow as he mentors a tributary in the 10th Hunger Games.

  • πŸ“‡ 541 Pages
  • πŸ“ 135,250 - 162,300 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 18 Hours Reading Time