CALLING ALL HUNGER GAME FANS!
Book number five of the “Hunger Games” book series has arrived on our shelves at our local book stores and retail shops!
Fans of both the book and movie franchise are in for a treat as this book explores more of the years before we meet Katniss, Peeta, and Gale.
Set 24 years before the events of the first Hunger Games book, the book is set to revisit the world of Panem. As the citizens prepare for the 50th Hunger Games which is also called “The Second Quarter Quell”, it has been said that there will be more tributes than ever stripped from their homes to be forced to participate in the games. Two boys and two girls from each district. One particular character (a fan favorite) known as Haymitch Abernathy is a rather anxious one.
Haymitch, born on July 4, is an average person with hopes, dreams, and plans to explore and share his life with the girl of his dreams Lenore Dove.
Haymitch’s ambitions are put on a massive hold after he has been called to be tribute along with Maysilee Donner, Louella McCoy both female tributes from District 12 and Wyatt Callowan the other male from District 12.
Despite the deadly circumstances, Haymitch is not only determined to make it home alive but to also fight for what is right. “Sunrise of the Reaping” is out now.
Author: Suzanne Collins (Author of “The Hunger Games”, “Catching Fire” and “Mockingjay”)
Audio book narration: Jefferson White
Publisher: Scholastic Press (March 18, 2025)
Language: English
Hardcover: 400 pages
ISBN-10: 1546171460
ISBN-13: 978-1546171461
Reading age: 12 years and up
SENIOR SKIP DAY..IN PHILLY!
With the love of “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” and those that enjoy city adventures, “While We’re Young” centers around high school seniors Grace, Isa, and Everett. Before graduation, the friends are on a “mission” to experience senior skip day from school. The mission is to spend time in the city of Philadelphia also known as “The City of Brotherly Love”. These three friends also learn to push through the awkwardness of the love triangle within the trio. Readers who enjoy romantic comedies will find humor and heartwarming moments throughout the book. Those who know Philly will catch the subcultures of what makes Philadelphia..Philadelphia from the delicious cheesesteaks and the Philadelphia art museum to name a few. A fun read for everyone.
Author: K. L. Walther (Author of “First Time for Everything” and “Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice”)
Publication day: March 4, 2025
Language : English
ISBN-10: 0593813952
ISBN-13 : 978-0593813959
Reading age: 13 and up
LOVE AND HEAL.
Yung Pueblo is one of the many authors who write about how we as readers and human beings can become our best selves.
In this book, Yung illustrates how the relationships we find or seek are based on the love we have for ourselves, in our mind, body, and soul. The way we communicate with ourselves, the way we talk about ourselves, and the flaws we have impact our friendships, and also the people we choose to love. The main challenge examined by Pueblo is how we heal from our scorns and mistakes. Heartbreaks, commitments, how we argue, life changes, and how we learn about ourselves in and out of relationships are just a few of the key factors that Pueblo discusses. May we all heal in the right way so that we may be the best version of ourselves in a world of fakeness.
Author: Yung Pueblo (Author of “Lighter” and the “Inward” trilogy)
Book length: 352 pages
Language: English
Publisher: Harmony
Publication day: March 11, 2025
ISBN-10: 0593582276
ISBN-13: 978-0593582275
Reading age: 18 and up