On the same day that Suzanne Collins announced the novel, Lionsgate confirmed that a movie was in development. Learn the release date, plot details and more, here.

May the odds be ever in your favor – again! "The Hunger Games" franchise from author Suzanne Collins has entered a new era as its latest book, "Sunrise on the Reaping," hit shelves this week. The prequel novel follows a young version of Katniss and Peeta's mentor Haymitch Abernathy,

Many beloved (and hated) "Hunger Games" characters appear as younger versions in "Sunrise on the Reaping," and some surprising dots are connected.