The Hunger Games Reading Order

All 4 books in the The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins, in the correct order.

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In a dystopian nation, a teenage girl volunteers to fight to the death in an annual televised competition, sparking a revolution.

Reading Order (Publication)

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#1 The Hunger Games (2008)
#2 Catching Fire (2009)
#3 Mockingjay (2010)
#4 The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (2020)

Which order should you read?

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is a prequel set 64 years before the main trilogy. Most recommend reading the original trilogy first.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the correct reading order for the The Hunger Games series?

Read the The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins in publication order, starting with The Hunger Games (2008) and ending with The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (2020). The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is a prequel set 64 years before the main trilogy. Most recommend reading the original trilogy first.

How many books are in the The Hunger Games series?

There are 4 books in the The Hunger Games series. The series is currently complete.