BookBingeThe Hunger Games Books in Order
The Hunger Games is a series of young adult dystopian novels by American author Suzanne Collins. Set in a post-apocalyptic nation called Panem.
Here is the complete The Hunger Games reading order — all 4 books by Suzanne Collins, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- The Hunger Games(2008)
- Catching Fire(2009)
- Mockingjay(2010)
- The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes(2020)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the The Hunger Games series?
There are 4 books in the The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins, beginning with The Hunger Games (2008) and most recently The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (2020).
What is the first The Hunger Games book?
The first book is The Hunger Games, published in 2008. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read The Hunger Games in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.