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Hunger Games 4-Book Hardcover Box Set (The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes)

Suzanne Collins

This beautiful hardcover box set includes all three books in Suzanne Collins's internationally bestselling Hunger Games trilogy together with

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The Daily

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The Daily

The show referenced the threefinger salute from The Hunger Games as a symbol of secret defiance used by Myanmar doctors during the protests.

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And all of a sudden we look on Facebook and we see this photograph of doctors in their blue scrubs and they're all holding up their hands with the threefingered salute from the Hunger Games. So this p...

— Episode: A Military That Murders Its Own People

Episode: A Military That Murders Its Own People

The show referenced the threefinger salute from The Hunger Games as a symbol of secret defiance used by Myanmar doctors during the protests.

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And all of a sudden we look on Facebook and we see this photograph of doctors in their blue scrubs and they're all holding up their hands with the threefingered salute from the Hunger Games. So this photograph of the doctors holding up their three fingers in the Hunger Games salute goes viral.

Stuff You Should Know

It was briefly mentioned as one of the challenged books during the discussion of frequently challenged books.

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a few of these are the Color of Earth series by Kim Dong Hua and the Reasons Why, nudity, sex education, the Hunger Games trilogy.

— Episode: SYSK Selects: How Book Banning Works

Episode: SYSK Selects: How Book Banning Works

It was briefly mentioned as one of the challenged books during the discussion of frequently challenged books.

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a few of these are the Color of Earth series by Kim Dong Hua and the Reasons Why, nudity, sex education, the Hunger Games trilogy.

Episode: SYSK Selects: How Book Banning Works

It was challenged due to the content and themes, including nudity and sexual education.

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A few of these are the Color of Earth series by Kim Dong Hua and the Reasons Why, nudity, sex education, the Hunger Games trilogy.

Episode: SYSK Selects: How Book Banning Works

The Hunger Games trilogy was listed as one of the books challenged in the past year, due to reasons such as nudity and sex education.

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the Hunger Games trilogy.

Pardon My Take

One of the screenshots of a book LeBron James was holding during his reading moment was reportedly The Hunger Games, which the speakers found fitting.

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One of the screenshots was from the Hunger Games. Perfect.

— Episode: Alex Rodriguez, In Luka We Trust And Who...

Episode: Alex Rodriguez, In Luka We Trust And Who's Back Of...

One of the screenshots of a book LeBron James was holding during his reading moment was reportedly The Hunger Games, which the speakers found fitting.

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One of the screenshots was from the Hunger Games. Perfect.

The LOL Podcast

The hosts briefly referenced the book when discussing a character named Gale, noting his connection to the series. No recommendation or critique was offered, making it a casual mention.

Episode: Calling Harper After The Breakup

The hosts briefly referenced the character Gale, noting he was from The Hunger Games.

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Wait, Liam's Gale from Hunger Games, right? Yeah. Yeah. Matt's just more like Gale.

Episode: Impossible Kiss/Marry/Kill Game! Part 4

One of the hosts noted that Kate was reading The Hunger Games and wished they could read books too.

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Kate was so cute. I saw her reading her Hunger Games book and I just like wish that I could do that, but I can't read books.

Episode: We Listen And We Don’t Judge! *Gone Wrong*

The hosts mentioned The Hunger Games as another candidate for the book that impacted Maverick.

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The Hunger Games?

Episode: Checking In On Harper.

The hosts suggested that Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games would be a fun and fitting guest for the podcast, noting how her character could bring a vivid, storylike presence.

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Probably, probably Katniss Everdeen.

Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games would be crazy.

Katniss Everdeen is so good because even though she's fictional, she could tell the story like it was real life.

The Rest Is History

This series was cited as an example of modern material that would be featured on the new podcast, The Book Club.

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So Game of Thrones, Normal People, The Hunger Games, Hamnet, all manner of exciting stories.

— Episode: 646. The Fall of the Incas: Death to the...

Episode: 646. The Fall of the Incas: Death to the Emperor (...

This series was cited as an example of modern material that would be featured on the new podcast, The Book Club.

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So Game of Thrones, Normal People, The Hunger Games, Hamnet, all manner of exciting stories.

Episode: 649. The Fall of the Incas: The Last Emperor (Part...

The Hunger Games was cited as another modern title to be covered by the Book Club.

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And then also some more modern stuff. So Game of Thrones, Normal People, The Hunger Games, Hamnet, all manner of exciting stories.

Freakonomics Radio

A popular book choice among participants in the study, described as addictive and hard to put down, due to the compelling storyline.

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The rules of The Hunger Games are simple. In punishment for the uprising, each of the 12 districts must provide one girl and one boy called tributes to participate.

— Episode: 200. When Willpower Isn’t Enough

Episode: 200. When Willpower Isn’t Enough

A popular book choice among participants in the study, described as addictive and hard to put down, due to the compelling storyline.

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The rules of The Hunger Games are simple. In punishment for the uprising, each of the 12 districts must provide one girl and one boy called tributes to participate.

It was a fabulous book for this study, I think, because it's so addictive. Once you get into it, it's just impossible to put the book down because you desperately want to know what happens.

Happy Hunger Games and may the odds be ever in your favor.

Episode: 82. Please Steal My Car

It was mentioned as the next book that one of the podcast hosts wanted to read.

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The Hunger Games is next on my list.

48 Hours

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48 Hours

The host referenced the novel as a metaphor, saying the situation was like "the Hunger Games" and that it was kill or be killed.

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It's the Hunger Games. It's kill or be killed.

— Episode: The Millionaire, the Model and the Hit M...

Episode: The Millionaire, the Model and the Hit Man

The host referenced the novel as a metaphor, saying the situation was like "the Hunger Games" and that it was kill or be killed.

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It's the Hunger Games. It's kill or be killed.

Hidden Brain

The speaker was rushing to the gym to listen to the latest Hunger Games novel, finding it so engaging that she didn't even notice the pain of her workout.

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I did it with page turners. I listened to audiobooks. So whatever, you know, the latest Harry Potter novel or Hunger Games novel that I was listening to, I just wanted to know what happened next.

— Episode: You, But Better

Episode: You, But Better

The speaker was rushing to the gym to listen to the latest Hunger Games novel, finding it so engaging that she didn't even notice the pain of her workout.

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I did it with page turners. I listened to audiobooks. So whatever, you know, the latest Harry Potter novel or Hunger Games novel that I was listening to, I just wanted to know what happened next.

Episode: You, But Better

It was mentioned as an example of an audiobook used in the context of temptation bundling to make exercise more enjoyable and encourage gym attendance.

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I did it with page turners. I listened to audiobooks so whatever you know the latest Harry Potter novel or Hunger Games novel that I was listening to I just wanted to know what happened next. So I'm rushing to the gym time is flying while I'm there.

The Toast

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The Toast

They noted that the Hunger Games prequel sold over 500,000 copies in its debut week, was released the previous Tuesday, and was available in print, ebook and audio formats, with paperback, hardcover and Kindle editions priced differently.

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Suzanne Collins' new book, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, released last Tuesday, reintroduces readers to the world of Pan Am.

— Episode: S3 Ep98: Some Boooook News: Thursday, Ma...

Episode: S3 Ep98: Some Boooook News: Thursday, May 28th, 20...

They noted that the Hunger Games prequel sold over 500,000 copies in its debut week, was released the previous Tuesday, and was available in print, ebook and audio formats, with paperback, hardcover and Kindle editions priced differently.

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Suzanne Collins' new book, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, released last Tuesday, reintroduces readers to the world of Pan Am.

A decade after the Hungry Series had apparently ended, readers were clearly ready for more. The new Suzanne Collins book sold more than 500,000 copies last week, even as many of the country's bookstores were closed or offering limited service because of the coronavirus pandemic. The total includes print, e-books, and audio books, according to the publisher Scholastic.

How much does the book cost? It depends if you're Kindle or hardcover or paperback. A Kindle's about $11, $12, but a hardcover's, like, $30.

And then a hardcover's, like $30. So what's the middle of that? Say, like, $18. Are you trying to figure out how much money she made? That's $9 million.

Fox News Hourly Update

The hosts referenced the series while noting the movie return to theaters, recalling its dystopian setting and deadly competition.

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America gets to experience the Hunger Games all over again. They just want a good show. That's all they want.

— Episode: 3AM ET 03/12/2025 Newscast

Episode: 3AM ET 03/12/2025 Newscast

The hosts referenced the series while noting the movie return to theaters, recalling its dystopian setting and deadly competition.

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America gets to experience the Hunger Games all over again. They just want a good show. That's all they want.

The film in theaters through Sunday is set in a dystopian world with 12 districts governed by the capital of Pan Am. In order to keep the districts in line, one boy and one girl has chosen to participate in the games in a fight to the death.

Behind the Bastards

The book's three-finger symbol was mentioned as a symbol for democracy in the Myanmar revolution, and the speaker said it was a symbol for the movement.

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And we have this symbol like three fingers from Hunger Games, I think. Yeah. So that's like our symbol for democracy now or our movement now.

— Episode: It Could Happen Here Weekly 59

Episode: It Could Happen Here Weekly 59

The book's three-finger symbol was mentioned as a symbol for democracy in the Myanmar revolution, and the speaker said it was a symbol for the movement.

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And we have this symbol like three fingers from Hunger Games, I think. Yeah. So that's like our symbol for democracy now or our movement now.

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

The hosts joked that trying to return to NewZealand felt like competing in the Hunger Games, describing the lottery for isolation slots as an unprecedented competition.

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The time has come in the 74th annual Hunger Games. I kept losing the battle.

— Episode: Flightless Bird: Religion

Episode: Flightless Bird: Religion

The hosts joked that trying to return to NewZealand felt like competing in the Hunger Games, describing the lottery for isolation slots as an unprecedented competition.

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The time has come in the 74th annual Hunger Games. I kept losing the battle.

Giggly Squad

One host claimed that the novel "The Hunger Games" was inspired by Southwest Airlines.

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It is the Hunger Games was inspired by Southwest.

— Episode: Giggling about bama rush, butthole bleac...

Episode: Giggling about bama rush, butthole bleaching, and...

One host claimed that the novel "The Hunger Games" was inspired by Southwest Airlines.

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It is the Hunger Games was inspired by Southwest.

The Viall Files

The hosts referenced the original Hunger Games books while discussing the new, more sexualized prequel, noting they had read the books but preferred the movies.

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I enjoy the books, but I enjoyed the movies. ... I can't read. So this is like the illiterate. ... the new directors there? They're coming out with a prequel. Yeah. Which I've read.

— Episode: E633 Going Deeper with Natalie Joy - Pre...

Episode: E633 Going Deeper with Natalie Joy - Pregnancy Upd...

The hosts referenced the original Hunger Games books while discussing the new, more sexualized prequel, noting they had read the books but preferred the movies.

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I enjoy the books, but I enjoyed the movies. ... I can't read. So this is like the illiterate. ... the new directors there? They're coming out with a prequel. Yeah. Which I've read.

Episode: E318 Bachelor In Paradise Recap with Justin Long &...

They likened the competitive, survivalstyle atmosphere of the show to the dystopian novel Hunger Games.

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like Survivor. Lord of the Flies. Lord of the Flies or like Hunger Games.

NPR News Now

The episode noted that the title debuted in 2008 and became a massive hit, remaining on the New York Times bestseller list for years. It was mentioned as the first installment of a trilogy that later spawned a major film franchise.

Episode: NPR News: 06-06-2024 2PM EDT

The first book in the series came out in 2008 and was a massive hit, staying on the New York Times bestseller list for years. It was the first in a trilogy that was adapted into a major movie franchise.

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The first Hunger Games book came out in 2008, and it was a massive hit, spending years on the New York Times bestseller list.

The Matt Walsh Show

The book was referenced as an example of a title featuring violence and explicit language that was still displayed in Oregon classrooms despite parental complaints, according to the Alliance Defending Freedom investigation. Matt Walsh mentioned it while discussing the controversy over such material in schools.

Episode: Ep. 1686 - New Yorkers Hand Their City Over To A T...

Matt Walsh referenced Jennifer Lawrence's comments about the release of The Hunger Games, Mockingjay Part2, using it as an example of celebrity political commentary. He highlighted how the book's promotion was tied to political talk.

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Talk about laying down the law. Yep, Jennifer Lawrence, who knows a thing or two about dystopian societies, said that if Donald Trump becomes the president, it'll be the end of the world. That's right. The 25yearold didn't hold anything back in a recent interview discussing the release of The Hunger Games, Mockingjay Part 2.

Episode: Ep. 1602 - Trump Just Forced The South African Pre...

The Alliance Defending Freedom investigation found that *The Hunger Games* was among the books displayed in Oregon classrooms that contained content like violence and explicit language, which parents had complained about but were still allowed to remain.

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IHIP News

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IHIP News

The host compared Kristi Noem's proposed migrant reality competition to the Hunger Games style scenario, implying it resembled the dystopian contest from the novel.

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Christy Noem wants migrants to compete for citizenship in new reality show. So she wants the Hunger Games style reality show to be aired on American television and have migrants compete for citizenshi...

— Episode: WTF! Kristi Noem Pitches Evil Reality TV...

Episode: WTF! Kristi Noem Pitches Evil Reality TV Competiti...

The host compared Kristi Noem's proposed migrant reality competition to the Hunger Games style scenario, implying it resembled the dystopian contest from the novel.

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Christy Noem wants migrants to compete for citizenship in new reality show. So she wants the Hunger Games style reality show to be aired on American television and have migrants compete for citizenship.

Monday Morning Podcast

Bill mentioned reading the book trilogy when he was single after a breakup, as something he did before meeting his ex-girlfriend.

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I went to one of the other went to the Hunger Games I read that trilogy of books or whatever the fuck that is

— Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcas...

Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 4-16-20

Bill mentioned reading the book trilogy when he was single after a breakup, as something he did before meeting his ex-girlfriend.

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I went to one of the other went to the Hunger Games I read that trilogy of books or whatever the fuck that is

Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 4-16-20

He mentioned reading the trilogy of books as something he did when he was single, implying it was enjoyable or a way to pass the time.

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I went to one of the other went to the Hunger Games I read that trilogy of books or whatever the fuck that is

Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 4-16-20

Bill mentioned the book series in a list of things he would do while being single, referring to having read the books at some point.

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Oh, well, let's see I had beers. I fucking worked out. I watched football or whatever the fuck you did I went to one of the other went to the Hunger Games I read that trilogy of books or whatever the fuck that is

How Did This Get Made?

It was said that Hunger Games books are great, but book three is not great, but still, all three Hunger Games books are much better than the Twilight books.

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If you want to read books, read the Hunger Games books, because those books are great.

— Episode: Matinee Monday: Twilight Breaking Dawn P...

Episode: Matinee Monday: Twilight Breaking Dawn Pt 2 (w/ Do...

It was said that Hunger Games books are great, but book three is not great, but still, all three Hunger Games books are much better than the Twilight books.

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If you want to read books, read the Hunger Games books, because those books are great.

They're so bad after the first three.

Book three is not great, but it is still all three books of Hunger Games are a billion times better than the Twilight.

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