Have you heard of the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins? If not, keep reading to find out more about why this series is so popular.
If so, you probably know that the much (MUCH) anticipated third and final book in the series — Mockingjay finally releases on Tuesday August 24?
Want a little sneak peak while you are waiting? Or to keep the high going after you’ve devoured book 3? Check out the Hunger Games Facebook page with fun polls, links to news items, reviews and contests, and fan discussions. If you are a Hunger Games fan, you have got to check it out.
So why the big deal? Let me backtrack a bit if you have not fallen into the craze. The Hunger Games is a Young Adult novel (YA) by Suzanne Collins that has found readers from upper elementary school well into adulthood. Parents are reading it with their teens, soccer moms are reading it with their bookclubs. It’s an intense futuristic, dystopian sci-fi/fantasy thriller. I have not talked to one person who read it who didn’t absolutely love it, even if that’s not normally a genre they enjoy. Case in point — 5 Minutes for Book reviewer Dawn. She usually likes character-driven women’s fiction. She enjoys thought-provoking contemporary novels that she can relate to. Read her review of the Hunger Games. And then inspired by Dawn, I got the audiobook and listened to it myself. You can read my thoughts on the Hunger Games, specifically from a mom’s perspective — because it is intense. If your child (or you) is sensitive to violence, you might want to skip it (though, seriously, I’ve not heard of one person who didn’t LOVE this book, no matter what they usually like).
Just about a year ago, the second installment came out. Catching Fire (linked to Dawn’s review at 5 Minutes for Books) furthered the story — and the love triangle — causing fans to resort to the Twilight-esque Team Gale or Team Peeta. I am going to have to wait to read Mockingjay to see if I am pleased with who she ends up with, because I just am not sure. But of course, there’s a Team Katniss for those who just don’t care who her love interest is.
And now, August 24 brings us Mockingjay. Here’s the summary: Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has survived the Hunger Games twice. But now that she’s made it out of the bloody arena alive, she’s still not safe. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge. Who do they think should pay for the unrest? Katniss. And what’s worse, President Snow has made it clear that no one else is safe either. Not Katniss’s family, not her friends, not the people of District 12. Powerful and haunting, this thrilling final installment of Suzanne Collins’s groundbreaking The Hunger Games trilogy promises to be one of the most talked about books of the year.
Now some of you might not care about the Hunger Games (but maybe I’ve convinced you to check it out? Maybe?). But you saw “Ipod Touch giveaway” in the title, and that’s okay. We have a fantastic prize package to offer one of you (U.S. addresses only).
We have an 8GB Ipod Touch with a very limited Mockingjay emblem on the back (U.S. residents only), and a copy of the Mockingjay book. Just leave a comment to enter. We’ll announce the winners on September 6.
The winner’s of our previous giveaway, for the School Days Memory Book is #1 Sarah. The DK Science Books for Kids giveaway is still open.
Book Blogger Jennifer Donovan loves reading YA fiction, adult fiction, and memoir, and that is primarily what she reviews at 5 Minutes for Books. She captures her family’s life in Connecticut at Snapshot.
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This is totally awesome!!
I actually hadn’t heard of any of these – thanks for the recap, they sound interesting! And thanks for the great giveaway to go along with it!
I haven’t heard of Mockingjay, but now am interested!
Reading is something I’ve loved to do my entire life. Now that I have two toddlers, I’ve barely made time for it. (Something that needs to stop!!) Mockingjay sounds like a great book to share with my step-daughter!
As for the iPod Touch? Well, who wouldn’t love to have one!! It would certainly come in handy at the gym!!
Thanks for the amazing giveaway!
I have never heard of these either. Sounds interesting. I would love to win the iPod Touch for my daughter!
What an incredible giveaway! Thanks for the chance.
FABULOUS giveaway! I would love it! Thanks!
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How fun! I’d love to have that iPod!
I started the series this summer and was hooked. Great giveaway!
How awesome would that be! I would love to win that.
I’m SO EXCITED for Mockingjay and I’d LOVE to win this giveaway!
I HAVE read the books – can’t wait for Mockingjay to come out — it may be YA but GREAT for ALL ages. I would be SO excited to win the giveaway!
It would be so fun to win this giveaway and give my hubby the I Touch!
Sign me up! I’d love to win.
I am eagerly awaiting the third book here–I have it on hold at the library, but I’m #270!
I would love to win this! I love HG and CF. I just reread them waiting for Mockingjay to come out!!!
One more day and the wait is OVER!
A friend just told me about the Hunger Games book….looking forward to getting started on them!
I am so looking forward to Mockingjay! I loved Hunger Games, and thought Catching Fire was so-so…I know, I am in the minority on that one, but even so…I am looking forward to Mockingjay. I am going to be posting a buddy review of Catching Fire that my friend and I are working on, and once we are done with Mockingjay…another buddy review. I like doing reviews with her because we talk so much about books anyway.
Ooops…talking about my excitement, almost forgot to mention that my older girls are very excited as well, and I do believe that my most avid reader, my 11-year old, is ready to start the series. So yeah, the house is buzzing.
As far as the IPod Touch goes….this item has made it to my list of wants just recently as I just downsized our cell phone plane to only phone calls, and text messages (with teenagers, text messaging is a must). Hopefully I win.
crossing my fingers… 
What a great giveaway! Can’t wait for Mockingjay. I’m rereading the other two right now.
I can’t wait to read Mockingjay and to win this giveaway would be great as well!
I’ve been planning on starting that book, this is a great giveaway!
Please enter me to win!
I *love* The Hunger Games and I can’t wait for Mockingjay! I’m seriously considering playing hookie at work on Tuesday just so I can have all day to read!
I haven’t been this excited for a books since HP7!
Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!
I just finished my re-read, and can’t wait until tomorrow!
Hi! Have a wonderful day everyone!
Thanks so much for a chance to win!
I am so excited for Mockingjay to come out!
I am a book fanatic but have to admit I haven’t heard about these, so hey I’m always up for a new author
My daughter and I are eagerly awaiting the release of Mockingjay!! We would be SO thrilled to win a copy AND the ipod!
What a great giveaway! I have a Mockingjay t-shirt my husband bought me in preparation for the book coming out tomorrow. We’ve been listening to the audiobooks together, so I can’t wait to discuss the end of the series with him
I hadn’t heard of this series, but this makes me want to go out and get it! I’ve been looking for a new book to read anyway! Thanks!
And thanks for the chance at this giveaway!
Just got introduced to this series…I finished book one in 2 days and book two in 1 day….really enjoyed them. Just added myself to the waitlist for Mockingjay at the library…80th in line! BooHoo….I might just have to buy it, I don’t want to wait that long. Thanks for doing a fun giveaway.
I can’t wait for Mockingjay to be released! And I would love an iPod touch.
Wow,this giveaway is so awesome! I really want to win because I have been wanting to read this book and the Ipod would be awesome because I have never had one! Thank you so much,now I got my fingers crossed to win!jacksoncrisman@yahoo.com
I can not WAIT for this book to come out tomorrow!!
PS. I’d love to be entered!
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I am a voracious reader! I haven’t started this series yet, but all the people who have told me they love it has definitely put it on my booklist!
I’d love to win the iPod touch, but if not, best of luck to everyone else!
Please enter me. Thanks!
I ordered my copy of Mockingjay for my nook weeks ago. I can’t wait to read it tomorrow!
Cool! I’d never heard of this book before I’ll have to check it out!
Awesome giveaway!
Thanks for the cool giveaway contenst!
I just discovered this series a few months ago, and now cannot wait to read the final installment. If I had to wait 2 years to read it, I would have gone crazy!
Somehow I missed this series. I’m always looking for new books to make available to my high school students. Would love to add this.
count me in
I have a stepdaughter who is an avid reader (thank goodness) and I’m sure she would enjoy these books a lot. I’m sure she wouldn’t complain about having an iPod Touch either, lol!
Oh wow, this would be so awesome to have! I hope I get the chance to read Mockingjay (our library doesn’t have any of them – sad)
Sounds like this would have been right up my alley as a teen! Would love to win – I desperately want an iPod Touch to use with my son for visual schedules and communication (and I’m sure the music and games would be fun too)!
i think i would die if i won this!
Very cool giveaway! I cannot wait until tomorrow. So excited for Mockingjay’s release!!
I love this series and can’t wait for Mockingjay. Great giveaway!
I would LOVE to win this! **crosses fingers**
I would LOVE this, please please please pick me!
I would LOVe to win the prize package! We are sooo excited for the new book to come out!
What a great giveaway! Good luck everyone!
Yes I have heard of these books! I have to remember to look for them at the library tonight, thanks for the reminder! Also, thanks for the giveaway!
Awesome giveaway!
I’ve been so wanting an iPod touch. Here’s hoping!!!!
You had me at iPod Touch
And after such rave reviews, I might even check out the Hunger Games series!
Well, I can’t pass this up. I really want to read this series but I just haven’t gotten to it yet. I will though!!
nice post and cool giveaway – thanks!
Count me in!
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Yes!!!! Please enter me!!
I would LOOOOOOOVE to win this!!
YA novels have come so far since the days of Sweet Valley High and even Nancy Drew. Now the genre can really be classified as literature!
I can’t begin to explain how excited I would be if I win! Here is to hoping!!!
I would LOVE to win this! I’m keeping my fingers crossed!
I would love to win this. Love the Series and so looking forward to reading Mockinjay.
I absolutely love Suzanne Collins, my 9 year old introduced me to her through the “Gregor the Overlander” series and from there I picked up the “Hunger Games”. Both series are quite enjoyable and a great read for old and young alike. Thank you for the opportunity to enter this great giveaway.
I so want to read this series.
This actually sounds like a really interesting series! I’m certainly curious! What a great giveaway, too!
What an awesome prize! Thank you!
Thanks for the chance to win! What a great prize!
I would love to win this giveaway.
I would absolutely love to win this. Thanks for the giveaway!
Thanks for the fun giveaway! I’d love to win.
Someone tweeted about this book just earlier today and I admit it was the first time I had heard of it. You’ve definitely got my curiosity peeked about the series for sure, so count me in =)
count me in – what a great give away~!~
I would love to win these, as my son and I have been reading this series together. He is 15, and I know he would love the new installment and iTouch.
Great prizes! Please enter me. Thanks!
I’d love to win! I love this series so much and have my book on pre-order. But I’d love the iPod Touch.
Awesome giveaway! I’m going to have to check out the Hunger Games as well!
I’d love to win this great prize.
My 16yo daughter has been sick with anticipation waiting for this book!
She’s SO EXCITED! How fun would it be to win the book for her, and the iTouch, too. 
Crossing fingers and toes! My iPod is dying and I really need it for my my 3 Day training!
My son has an iTouch touch and I’m jealous. I’d love to win one. Thanks for the giveaway! michellemcox at sbcglobal dot net
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August 23, 2010 at 2:43 pm
I have heard of these book and would love to introduce them to my son one day. Thanks for the great opportunity.
I’m going to have to check out the series now…sounds interesting!
I love love love these books! I would love to win this!
I would LOVE to wing the IPod Touch! I have tried to get one for my classroom through a grant but it doesn’t look like that’s going to happen
I teach kids with Autism and there are so many great apps out there that help them communicate!
OOH, can I please win?
I’ve never heard of Mockingjay, but it looks very interesting… thanks for entering me!
Great prize package! I might just get into this series!
I would love to win this, my old ipod is slowly going out on me.
Thank you for a great giveaway. I would love to win and put my boom box on the shelf.
Oh would I love this….great giveaway…thanks
Oh man, oh man, oh man. What a great giveaway!! Please pick me!
This is a great prize. Thanks for the chance.
had not heard of this series, but it looks like a great one for my tween and me to read together, thanks for the rec!
I’d like to have a shot. Thank you
I am not usually one who likes to own books but I’ve had this book on pre-order with Amazon for months! Love this series.
a Mockingjay iPod touch would be the perfect way to cap off my summer, since I discovered the Hunger Games at the beginning of it.
I will definitely be reading Mockingjay whether I win this contest or not. Love love LOVE these books. What a great series!
How awesome thank you
I have yet to read this series, waiting for the last book to read them all together 
Never heard of Hunger Games but you’ve peaked my interest. You were right I seen the tweet about the iPod. ;D
I Think I could read this, thanks!
My nephew loves this series and he is the only one of his siblings that doesn’t have an iPod touch yet, so this would be perfect!! Thanks!
I am intrigued by the Hunger Games – read a lot more YA fiction when I was teaching middle school – I’m out of the loop now that I’m home with a preschooler and an infant. I’d love to win the Ipod Touch!
ooooh, how fun would this be! i haven’t read any but it would be great to get into it!
Read the book description for Mockingjay on Amazon. Looks like an interesting book. I think I am going to read the whole series.
Oh the things Katniss could have done with an Ipod Touch! Update her Facebook status, “@prim everdeen: what’s the best way to tie a tournequet??” Secretly listen to sappy love songs on her playlist as she mulls over Peeta and Gale (obviously leaning towards Peeta). Or maybe wind down after a hectic day of dodging flamethrowers by playing some relaxing games, like Frogger, who she oddly feels a connection to… Poor Katniss didn’t have this luxury in the Games. But I would be happy to accept it on her behalf!
Sounds like a great book, anything that has people excited for reading is great!
I can’t wait to read this book and I’d pass along the I-Touch to Booking Daughter!!!
I’m in the market for a new iPod (mine is about to die) and I love The Hunger Games, so I’d love to win!
I’d love to win! What a great giveaway.
I could definitely use this in my life!
Ooooh! So pretty… (and I’m glad to have found your site through this giveaway!)
What a treat this would be !
I am anxiously awaiting the last chapter in the Hunger Games trilogy. I had no idea where the series could possibly go after the ending of book 1, but after Catching Fire, I put my full trust in Suzanne Collins to give us a spectacular finish.
Thank you for a helpful review. I have not read this series but I’m always looking for literature to introduce to my two pre-teens to encourage them to read — and read quality fiction. It’s rare to find gripping stories that appeal to such a wide age range (the “Harry Potter” series, but very little else, comes to mind).
SUCH an awesome giveaway! Thanks for hosting.
Can’t wait to find out what happens.
I bought the other 2 books to read and I have not had a chance yet. Maybe I should go get started.
Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
Would love to win! Enter me please!
Thanks for the giveaway!
iPod Touch and a book?! Sign me up!
I’m always looking for new books for the kids to read and this one sounds really interesting. Would love to win it!
And then, I would he able to read Mockingjay on the Kindle app! Great giveaway.
Thanks for the chance! Crossing my fingers!
What a great giveaway. Thanks so much!
LOVE LOVE LOVE this series and can’t wait for Mockingjay!!!
This would be awesome to win!
Wow! What a perfect way to end the summer!
Oh what a big pick me up this would be. I’ve been in a funk all summer due to some really bad luck this year.
I love this series! I can’t wait for tomorrow. What a coup it would be to win the iPod with the mockingjay design! *love*
Oh, man, I’d love to win this. I’m so looking forward to Mockingjay, and the ipod would be awesome, too.
Thank you very much for the giveaway!
I look forward to another Suzanne Collins book. Thanks for the chance!
Awesome giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity!
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Thanks for the chance! Crossing my fingers!
sounds like a good book/series, thanks for the chance
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Def peeked my interest! I will be checking it out! Thanks for doing this amazing giveaway!!
The book series looks very interesting. I’ll have to check it out.
Dying to read this book! And who wouldn’t want an limited edition iPod touch. Thanks for the chance to win.
Can not wait till tomorrow!!!! Mockingjay day!!!!
Hi, I’m an avid reader but have not read this series. Going out to buy The Hunger Games. I love finding a really good book.
Wow that’s awesome, the ipod would be great to have and the books sound so good as well. I think i might check them out!
This is awesome.
The book looks great and I’d love an ipod touch!
What a fun contest! Please count me in.
Sounds like a great series, I’m going to check it out. Thanks for the tip and a great contest!
My older kids would like these books I think. Please count me in to win. Thanks.
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I would love to win!
Would love this and now I want to read the books!
Thank you!
Maggie M.
I want to start at the beginning with this seris of books and my two 15 yr. old grandchildren, they sound amazing.
Please enter me in the ipod touch giveaway also.
I would love this. I have heard such good things about this book. Believe it or not, I have never owned an Ipod.
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I’ve been looking for a new book series to delve into when the boys go back to school. I’ll have to try this one.
Winning an ipod touch would be great, too!
What a great prize, thank you!
I haven’t read these books yet but they look good so I will add to my TBR list.
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I have seen these books but wasn’t sure what they were, they sound pretty good and I LOVE to read.
Looking forward to Mockingjay and would love an iPod Touch.
My fourteen year old and I are both looking forward to this one! Thanks for the giveaway.
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I’ve been hearing so much about these books – I need to get on the ball & read them! Of course, it took me until this year to read twilight, so I guess I am always behind
As technology savvy as I am I’ve never owned an IPod!!
So this would be great.
Okay. That would be REALLY fun. Plus, I am totally a fan
Wow, great giveaway!! Thanks! My husband recently read the Hunger Games and I’d definitely like to try them out.
I am always looking for great reading material and the giveaway is amazing!! Thanks!
I love this series, have been recommending it to all the teens who come into my library asking for a good book to read. This is a great giveaway.
I love these books and would love an iPod emblazoned with a Mockingjay. I would feel like some sort of rebel in a secret club. Who wouldn’t want that?
This is an entertaining, thought-provoking series. Can’t wait to see how it ends!
I would love this!! Thank you so much
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Amazing! Book comes out today!
I love Hunger Games. I am way down on the hold list at the library for Mockingjay. I can’t wait to read it.
I am in the middle of Catching Fire and am on the edge of my seat! These books are wonderful, exciting and moving and I cannot wait to find out what happens!
Can’t wait to read the book– I’ve been waiting for it!!
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August 24, 2010 at 1:01 pm
This is the first time I have heard of these books. I am heading over to Dawn’s review now
The books do sound interesting…but violent. I’d be game to try it, before I give it to my son to read…
Our library has copies of “Mockingjay” out on the shelf right now. I’m looking forward to talking about it with other fans!
I am very interested in trying out new gooks and like your review here…
This is an amazing giveaway! I would love to win, I need to find out what happens to Peeta!
I read the Hunger Games in one setting when it was first released. Impatiently awaited the sequel Catching Fire. Now that Mockingjay is out I can not wait to see how Suzanne Collins end the story. Would absolutely love to win! Thanks for the great review.
What a great giveaway! Thanks so much for the chance to win!
Great giveaway! Please enter me.
I was recently lucky enough to win a copy of The Hunger Games and am excited to begin reading it in a few days. I’ve read so many great reviews of the series.
I have been a subscriber to your newsletter for years now and I have learned about many new children’s products and some cool stuff for Me…
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I’d love to win this new book and the itouch… my Daughter has one and I’ve been wanting one ever since she got hers.
Thank you for the Great Give a way!
I just picked up the Hunger Games series about a month ago, and immediately passed it on to everyone that I know! I am so excited to read Mockingjay, and would love the chance to win the book and the matching Ipod. Sounds wonderful! Thanks.
Wow! What an awesome giveaway! I would really love to win this and give it to my hubby! Thank you for hosting the giveaway!
I just decided to start reading this series so it would be great to win the third, one less I would have to buy!!
Never heard of this series before. I would love an ipod
I’m into all kinds of books. These look great! Thank you!!
I have this book on my Amazon Wish List!!!! Consider me entered!!!!
Hi, I’d love to read this book and also winning the Ipod touch would be awesome
I’ve been wanting one for awhile….
VERY INTRIGUING!!!!! Sounds FAB, thanks for another great giveaway!!!!
Nice giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity!
wow my son is aggravating me to get this book. He’s read the first two and dearly wants this one. Would love to win this for him.
Wow – what a great giveaway!
I have been thinking about finally getting an IPOD so winning one would be great
and thanks for the review of the books!
These sound great!
Great giveaway!!
I love, love, love those books. My friend got me a mockingjay pin that I wear on my jacket! But I would feel even cooler and motivated to workout more if I had Ipod and then every one could see my love for the books.
after 5 months of trying to get my husband to read them he took them on a trip and read the 1st and 2nd in 2 days.. That’s how much they hold your attention. You can’t put them down.
Great, fantastic, wonderful, amazing giveaway!
I keep hearing things about these books around the blogosphere, but I’ve never read them. Perhaps it’s time…
Thank you for the chance. I would love to win!
I would love to win both!!!
I’ve heard a ton of great stuff about this series. I personally love reading YA Fiction. It has gotten better in recent years! I also think this is a series my son, who hates reading, might get into!
How Cool! Can’t wait to check out this series.
I may check out the series . . .and would HAVE to if I won the prize! Thanks!
I loved the first two books. Thanks for the wicked giveaway!
This is such an awesome giveaway. I’ve heard a lot of great things about the book series! And I’d love to have the ipod touch!!! Thanks
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Wow that sounds like an awesome series. I read alot of YA fiction, it just seems to be better than most Adult Fiction right now!!!
Always looking for something new to read
wow cool giveaway
Awesome prize. I’ve heard nothing but good things about the series and would love to check it out. Thanks for the opportunity!
i think my kids are a little young for this series but it sounds interesting.
What an awesome giveaway. I’ll have to check out the books for my daughter. I’m always trying to find things she might like to read.
Oh I know my family would LOVE to read this series. They are all sci-fi fans…I’ll have to check it out.
Sounds like a great series! Thanks for providing a great give-away!
Great giveaway, I’ve never heard of this series before.
I’ve never read these books, but I think I will be making a trip to the library to get them!
Oooh, always looking for a good read. Looks like I will be looking for the audiobooks at the library or on Audible.com!
What a wonderful giveaway! Interesting book series
You got me, I did not have any idea about this. I saw Ipod and everything else went blank. Hey, when I win, then I’ll know more,
I keep hearing about this book *everywhere* this week – maybe I’ll have to actually try reading them (not my genre, forsure, but sounds like everyone likes it…). I do have a US address, thanks!
Funny, but after Twitter was all a-twitter about Mockingjay yesterday, I picked up a copy while the fam browsed at Barnes and Noble. I’m not a fan of violence in books so I wasn’t interested in reading the series (and there isn’t any at all in the first few chapters), but I have to say it does draw you in right from the start. Am undecided about reading the rest of it, but I can see why it’s so popular. (And just from reading the first couple of chapters I finally have a context for so many cultural references I’ve seen. That’s a plus!)
Thanks for the opportunity to enter!!!
The first two books were just amazing! I can’t wait to read Mockingjay!!
I haven’t read the books. Sounds interesting though.
Hey I would die for that book, and the ipod touch makes it all the better because i am going to collage and a really need one really bad.. so please help me out… I beg of you
I have loved loved loved this series! I wish there were more book series that were this captivating and easy to read. Thanks for the chance to win the Ipod touch!
I have heard amazing things about this book! Would love to win!
Have not heard of series, but will now check it out!
I keep hearing about these… I’m not sure I want to read them though, I can’t handle a lot of violence in books. But the story line sounds interesting… maybe I’ll make my husband read them, they sound right up his alley!
Sounds like a wonderful product,I dont have a ipad yet so this would be so exciting to have,thanks for the chance
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The Hunger Games and Catching Fire are my favorite books! I have been looking everywhere for the mockingjay books, but they are usually sold out. And I’ve been thinking to get an iTouch, so this is a great offer!
the first is as far in this serie as I have gotten… Would LOVE to get my hands on the other 2… and, of course, the iPod would be great!
I love love love this trilogy! I recommend it to everyone. And I need a new phone since tea spilled all over my old one and fried it…
Can’t wait for this to come out! I’m Excited to start the new book.
Very Cool! Thanks for the chance to win.
This is such a good series for kids as well as adults. I can’t wait to get the third book and an Ipod on the side…..what a deal! Thanks for the chance to win.
What a wonderful giveaway! Interesting book series.
I keep hearing about these books but haven’t read them yet. They sound interesting!
This sounds awesome. I’m always looking for a good book to read!
We’re convinced! We’re convinced! Ilsa loved Collins’ other series, Gregor the Overlander. She is dying to read these books. (Someone gave her the 2nd and we’re holding out waiting for the 1st, on hold at the library) She also lost her tiny iPod (what are they called?) and is very sad about that. So I hope I’ve convinced the Random Number Generator of our worthiness
And I hope we win. Cuz she would be Over. The. Moon.
You know our house LOVES these books. ipod would be a perfect bday gift
Thank you for such an amazing opportunity! Good luck to all who enter!
The series is amazing.
Haven’t read them all yet, but plan to. Would LOVE the ipod.
Go Katniss! woo-hoo
I love this series, it is definitely not just for kids.
I love these books!
I just might have to read these for myself, and then see if my teenage son would be interested. Thanks for a chance at the fabulous prize, too!
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I finished this book the day it came out!! and WOW. It was ahmazing. Incredible. Different. Sad, Disturbing. Happy. It left me hollow and I hated it, but because i hated it i LOVED it. I loved it soo much and think that even though the book was extremely sad, it was a great way to end the series. TEAM PEETA FOREVER <333 I love the boy with the bread
My daughter loves this series and I just started to read it. I would love to give this to my daughter for her upcoming b-day.
Thanks for the chance.
I love the series, have just started reading the Mockingjay. My 17 year old neice turned me on the the books. I love being able to share a love of reading with her!
bout ti read the third book. WOOT
I’m in! Thanks!
I completely agree! The Hunger Games trilogy is my ALL TIME favorite series, and it just jam packs so many elements into one great package. Passion, romance, violence, politics, revenge, rebellion, history, it’s ALL there!
Love the books!
I just bought the third book, cant wait to read it!
I have not read these books yet, but it looks like I need to add them to my list.
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It would be awesome to win this! I’d be the envy of my friends.
Count me into the giveaway! I’m dying for a new iPod. GRR!
Finished the trilogy, but can’t let it go. Back to the beginning to live “The Hunger Games” again. Love the give-away, thanks Jennifer. The listening center in our classroom would be the talk of the school if we had a Mockingjay IPOD.
I’m going to read the trilogy this winter!
I’m so looking forward to reading these!
“Mockingjay is my favorite of the series, can’t wait to read em all again.
I would love to read these:)
I’ve heard so much about these books. I think I’ll be picking up a copy of them soon!
it was awesome!!! i was sad that it was only a trilogy. where’s book 4!?
I am reading the Hunger Games right now and find it fascinating,,,I hope she writes more and more. Great giveaway, thanks.
OK….most of the boys in Michael’s Squires group are reading this series. How did you not get me interested?
We would love the book and I don’t have an iPod touch so it would be wonderful too!
What an wonderful gift ! The books are amazing and the I want to read them myself!
Thanks for the chance!
I can’t remember if I entered this contest or not. If I already did, just delete this entry. sorry, Jen!
That has got to be the coolest giveaway ever! Please count me in! I can’t wait to read Mockingbird!
What a great giveaway! My copy at the library just came in : )
Great giveaway. Sounds like an interesting series.
I’m looking for a new book to read!
Reading your summary makes me want to run out to buy the book – thank you
Ooh, pick me!
I loved this series!
My husband and I are both very anxious to read Mockingjay and I wouldn’t turn down a free ipod touch, that’s for sure!
Hello my name is Davonta as a little boy I was always and one day my mom said “read a book” and one day I came across on of your book and have been hooked I bout to finsh the second book and I know the third book is going to be good [hope I win ipod and the third book]
My 11 year old son loves the series!
LOVE the books. Amazon messed up my order and it’s just getting shipped but I cannot wait to devour Mockingjay!!
Thanks for the contest!
I would LOVE to win!
Wow! I would LOVE to win this!
I recently heard of these books and they look great. Thanks for the chance!
I have really become interested in the Hunger Games. There is a huge following and it seems to be a great series of books. Would love to check them out for myself.
i will not give up!
i really have nooooo chance of winning this
Hello Mrs. Donovan! It’s Alyssa! I have been keeping in touch with Amanda ever since you guys moved away to Conetticut… if that is how you spell it… I am sure that I did not spell it right. But, Amanda emailed me and told me that you are doing this giveaway and my little sister Samantha has been saving up for one for about a year now, and still does not have enough. So I thought it would be cool to enter so I could win one for her.
Well, glad to see that you are having a great life in CT! It would be soooo cool if you and Amanda came to Texas sometime soon! 
That would be really fun! 
Talk to you later!
i have to say…i’m not sure which book from the series i like the most . i haven’t finished mockingjay yet though
I work in an independent bookstore and read as much as is possible including (but not limited to) teen fiction. I read Hunger Games and Catching Fire and recommend them to teens and adults. I began reading Mockingjay but then gave my copy away and am waiting for another to come into the store. I agree with some of the reviews which state that the third book makes this series more than just a futuristic teen romance. Elevates the entire series to a higher plane and the books were already pretty good!
I almost purchased this book the other day. My son said, MOM THAT IS A KIDS BOOK! and then added, CAN I READ IT WHEN YOU ARE DONE? ha! Hard to get a 13 year old boy to read…we decided to see if we could be frugal and borrow it from the library instead…but cannot wait to catch up on the series that everyone is talking about!
Thanks for the chance to win!
great contest!
Thanks for the contest!
awesome prizes!
thank you
only recently heard about this series, going to have to check it out sounds great!
I have loved the first two in this series and anxiously awaiting to read the third. Thanks for the chance to win also.
I was about to start reading the series as I’ve heard such good things. I’m keeping my fingers crossed and hope I win.
Thanks for another great giveaway!
I would love to have the ipod. I am the only one in my family without one. Love the books too. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.
These look like great books and i would love to win the ipod.
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I would love to read the book and love to listen to the iPod. Reading is something that I enjoy but seems I don’t do as much as I would like too.
This is one of my favorite series and suggest it to all my friends! Cannot wait till the movie comes out! Thanks for the chance to win!
GREAT CONTEST THANKS
I liked the Hunger Games a lot. Great prize! Thanks!
Great series . thanks for a chance to win
Oh, do please pick me! What a wonderful giveaway. Thanks for this opportunity.
Would love love love this!!!
My sister would like it too…maybe I’ll give it to her…
My daughter would love for me to win this to add to her books. Is this a one time entry? I don’t see any rules but a lot of blog contests are one entry only.
I love this series. I’m about half way through Mockingjay right now. It would be so great to win an iPod with the mockingjay symbol.
I’d love to check this out, thanks for the giveaway too!
i LOVE SUZANNE COLILNS! i think she should get a noble peice prize!! it definatley changed the world for the better!!
D and i adore Peeta!! i knew a guy like him… *sigh* xD GO HUNGER GAMES!! <3
Thanks for the great giveaway!!!
I would luv to win this,have always wanted just don’t have the money to buy. thanx
Super giveaway. Please count me in. Thanks!
I have been searching for new books to read and this looks like something I would enjoy. Thanks for sharing!
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Yes please! Awesome giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!
OH, Please count me in. Thanks
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I love love love this series! I’m a 15 yr old athlete and I read each of these books in 3 days! (: officially obsessed!
The iPod Touch would be great, especially with the special logo on the back. i’d love to read the book, also.
Wow, how cool is that? I just finished the book the other night, been waiting for a long time!
Thanks for the introduction Suzanne Collins books and the very cool giveaway.
Looking forward to reading these books! Thanks for all the good recommendations.
I’ve yet to read the series, but if I win i definitely want to! I could read the ebooks of the first two books on the iPod Touch and then read Mockingjay, this would be awesome! Thanks so much!
I’d love to win, The Hunger Games has been a fantastic series. As a fourteen year old that doesn’t mean much to most people but the Hunger Games is a fantastic “young adult” series. So much so that my friends and I fight to see who reads the book next.
I don’t live in the US, but i’m willing to pay the shipping. Can i?
Oh I just finished reading The Hunger Games Today and I am itching to read the rest of the series. I would love this!!!
Thank you for the giveaway!
I’d love to win an iPod as well as a copy of ‘Mockingjay’. This is a fantastic series to read. Thanks for the giveaway!
The Hunger Games is a wonderful series. Highly recommended. My whole family enjoyed the series… brothers, sisters, and parents aged 11-40+ Very thought provoking..
Would I love a winning this?
Real or Not Real?
REAL!!
ME! Pick me! I’d love to win!
I love mockingjay and all of suzzane collins books.I don’t have an itouch so I hope I win. Thanks!
I love the itouch and Hunger Games. Please let me win!
I love this series, I got my whole family to read it! We all adore it! My niece is just now finishing Catching Fire. She loves these books!