The Hunger Games 2 Book Collection Set

by Suzanne Collins

The Hunger Games 2-Book Collection Set includes two prequel novels by Suzanne Collins that delve into the origins and histories within the dystopian world of 1. The Ballad of Songbirds and Set 64 years before the events of the original trilogy, this novel follows a young Coriolanus Snow, long before he becomes the tyrannical President of Panem. As a mentor in the 10th Hunger Games, Snow is assigned to guide a tribute from District 12, offering insights into his early ambitions and the societal structures of Panem. 2. Sunrise on the This recent addition to the series centers on Haymitch Abernathy's experience during the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell. The narrative provides a deeper understanding of Haymitch's character, his strategic prowess, and the personal losses he endures, shedding light on the traumatic events that shape his later life

Genres: Audiobook

1100 pages

Published April 4, 2025

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

Since 1991, Suzanne Collins has been busy writing for children’s television. She has worked on the staffs of several Nickelodeon shows, including the Emmy-nominated hit Clarissa Explains it All and The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo. For preschool viewers, she penned multiple stories for the Emmy-nominated Little Bear and Oswald. She also co-wrote the critically acclaimed Rankin/Bass Christmas special, Santa, Baby! Most recently she was the Head Writer for Scholastic Entertainment’s Clifford’s Puppy Days.

While working on a Kids WB show called Generation O! she met children’s author James Proimos, who talked her into giving children’s books a try.

Thinking one day about Alice in Wonderland, she was struck by how pastoral the setting must seem to kids who, like her own, lived in urban surroundings. In New York City, you’re much more likely to fall down a manhole than a rabbit hole and, if you do, you’re not going to find a tea party. What you might find...? Well, that’s the story of Gregor the Overlander, the first book in her five-part series, The Underland Chronicles. Suzanne also has a rhyming picture book illustrated by Mike Lester entitled When Charlie McButton Lost Power.

She currently lives in Connecticut with her family and a pair of feral kittens they adopted from their backyard.

The books she is most successful for in teenage eyes are The Hunger Games, Catching Fire and Mockingjay. These books have won several awards, including the GA Peach Award.

Reviews

[Stephanie Ronald]

Pales in comparison to OG but interesting at times

[Maddison Bell]

I honestly think this book was one of the best Hunger Games books (SOTR) ever. Even though it was shorter than Songbirds and Snakes, we finally understood a lot of things about Haymitch. Why he drinks or calls Katniss "sweetheart". Also all the trauma in this book explains so much about Haymitch. And all those little teasers and hints about if Lucy Gray was related to "someone" in here left me speechless. This book did make me cry because you'll love Haymitch even more and make you believe more that he didn't deserve this. Connecting the dots was so fun and I would definitely recommend this book to others.

Songbirds and Snakes was also one of Suzanne's best works. Understanding how Snow became the selfish, cunning and ruthless person nowadays is unbelievable. The way he first despises the games in the beginning, and how she slowly made Snow realize they "needed" these games was crazy. And the friendships here were definitely needed to shape who Snow is now (or was). And the way we can only see what's happening through Snow's POV through the screen is crazy, unlike Katniss actually in the games, left me almost skipping to the next page for the suspense to end. And the way Snow was driven for love until he wanted power, and chose it over everyone else. This was definitely a fantastic (and movie) and I would definitely recommend it to others.

[Nicole]

So I read ballad of songbirds and snakes when it first came out a year or so ago. It was amazing! I actually listened to it on an audiobook on the Libby app. I had gotten thru the whole book in half the time I had allotted for it.. so I just started at the beginning and listened again. I enjoyed it THAT much!!
I’ve always wanted “Haymitch’s story” truly I hoped she would make it. She did NOT disappoint! This book was so good that it lead me to re-read the hunger games series. I loved the secondary characters! The district 12 tributes were so interesting!! Great story!
I hope she makes a book in the future to show us what their dystopian world is like 20-50 years after the last hunger games! ☺️ maybe Katniss’ child’s perspective! Keep ‘em’ coming Suzanne!

[Jenna]

Absolutely LOVED Sunrise on the Reaping! Tied in pieces from the rest of the series so well but didn’t allow the tie-ins over take the story. Lots of twists and turns, especially at the end, that kept me gasping and my jaw dropping. Truly see a deep dive into Haymitch’s character and I now have a better understanding of him and his character. Feel sorry for him but also admire him for his strength. Loved this book! Super well written!

[Jas]

After reading the Trilogy, I always wondered how they got to where Katniss and Peeta started. These books definitely answer alot of questions I wondered about as I finished the first three books. I hope the author covers a book that explains how it all started, you know, the dark days. I also wondered if there were communities of people that escaped being caged in a district and spared enslavement and reapings.

[Danielle]

Even after learning Snow's back story, he is so evil with no redeeming qualities. Perfect villain to hate and fear.

Haymitch is the complete opposite. His back story is the most tragic of all of the Hunger Games characters. His love runs deep. But the audience knows he's doomed even while being a victor.

[Julia Franklin]

I was not a fan but of these books. I was very disappointed in these. I loved the trilogy but these books were just disappointing. I’m glad to hear the back story of Snow and Haymitch but these books were a little slow.

[Amani Tran]

When i finally get to read something other than my lab manual

[sadchanne]

haymitch deserves every. single. drink.

[Em Manuel]

Sunrise on the reaping such a devastating read, Haymitch story so sad and yesterday couldn't put the book down, heartbreaking

[Lily]

5/5 (sotr)

[Miriam]

suzanne collins cannot go wrong! the characters, the setting, the plot and the conclusion were just marvelous. i wish she could keep the series going for another five books.

[Kate Moody]

Sunrise on the reaping was such a good book. Couldn’t put it down! Love haymitch more now.

[Haelynn]

this book (sunrise of the reaping) destroyed me💔
never cried so hard over a book :)

[Emily]

I’m very unwell. One of the saddest stories ever. I will never get over this (i didn’t read songbirds bc i hate snow but ive watched the movie)

[Jennn]

peak .

[Annabel M]

Really sad, but so so captivating

[Savannah Sun]

if i were haymitch i think i would drink a little more😭