Showing posts with label Suzanne Collins. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Suzanne Collins. Show all posts

Monday, October 26, 2015

Monday Meme: If you liked THE HUNGER GAMES


Are you, like so many others, searching for something new to read after the melee of the Hunger Games is over? Mockingjay Part 2 is about to be released, and then it'll be over. Then what? 

Chaos Walking series: Patrick Ness: In a dangerous new world, where a virus has caused every man's thoughts to broadcast into the air, messy and loud, and one small settlement that has killed every woman for not suffering the same affliction, one boy dares to look for something better. When a girl his age  finds her way into town, he runs with her, to keep her safe, to find something better, and finds out that his colony's way isn't the only way. It's a great series, one I personally have read many times, and you can read it too by clicking here.

The Testing- Joelle Charbonneau: The Testing is your only way to get out of the slums. It finds the elite, finds the gifted, finds those worthy to rebuild society. The Testing is grueling and dangerous, and no one can be trusted. No one. Find out if our main character follows that advice in the first book, by clicking here.

Gone- Michael Grant: Everyone over the age of fifteen disappears. The kids let begin to mutate, and the animals do as well, turning into monsters that attack at every turn. Beneath the town, something dark waits for the time to strike. Click here to begin the epic saga of the FAYZ.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Book Review: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

Catching Fire (Hunger Games, #2) Catching Fire (Hunger Games, #2) by Suzanne Collins

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Collins has done it again. Just when I thought she wouldn't be able to top Hunger Games she demonstrates a wonderful ability to spin an action packed tale. This book was just as good as the first if not better.

Katniss, winner of the last Hunger Games is back from the capital with her co-winner Peeta. In order to stay in good favor with the capital after Katniss's actions with the berries in the last book, she and Peeta must keep up the ruse of being madly in love with each other before the districts. But things are more complicated than they thought, and their deception may not be enough for the capital. How will Katniss survive when her entire world catches fire?

This was a wonderful sequel to the first book. I eagerly await number 3 in this series. One of my favorite books this year!

Cautions for sensitive readers: Violence




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Friday, February 12, 2010

Novel Notes and Teen News: Your Source for Teen Book Information and Other Teen News 2/12/10

3rd Hunger Games Book Title Revealed


Mockingjay (Hunger Games, #3)

Although it will still be a while before we can order the anticipated 3rd volume in this series, we finally know what the 3rd Hunger Games book by Suzanne Collins will be called. The third book in this trilogy featuring Hunger Games and Catching Fire will be titled Mockingjay a title that refers to the symbolic bird discussed in the series. For more information check out this PW article:

http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6718651.html?nid=2788&source=link&rid=18736271

And for Those of Us Who Can’t Get Enough Hunger GamesHunger Games Movie Anyone???

The Hunger Games (Hunger Games, #1)

Yes it is true! Lionsgate has purchased the rights to turn Hunger Games into a movie. And the best news is that the author, Suzanne Collins, is writing the screenplay! To find out more read this article from Reuters:

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE52H0LK20090318

Not familiar with the Hunger Games trilogy or why this news has fans so excited? Check out this editorial from Poptimal:

http://poptimal.com/politics/2010-popeds/hungry-for-the-next-big-thing-in-tween-movies/



While We Are Talking Movies: The Lightning Thief in Theaters Today

Fans of Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson can now rejoice! The much anticipated movie of this terrific series is released in theaters today. Here is a review of this movie by School Library Journal:

http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6718650.html

If you can’t go to the movie though, come to the library and check out the book!

More Movie News:  Meyer's Breaking Dawn will be made into Two Movies

Breaking Dawn (Twilight, #4)

Being the longest in the series it is hardly surprising that the final installment in the Twilight series would end up as two movies.  I only hope they find a good stopping place!  For more info, check out this link:

http://www.deadline.com/hollywood/exclusive-twilight-sagas-final-book-breaking-dawn-will-be-made-into-2-movies/

Radiant Shadows the Newest Book in the Wicked Lovely Series Will be Released Soon

Are you a fan of the Wicked Lovely series? The new book is due out on April 20, 2010. Check out author Melissa Marr’s blog for more information on this popular series, and snippets from the new book.

http://melissa-writing.livejournal.com/



Talk Back: How do you think the Hunger Games trilogy is going to end? Post your comments here!