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The Hunger Games #CatchingFire #Giveaway

November 11, 2013 by Jennifer Donovan

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I feel like my personal policies about books and movies are being challenged. I never used to reread much, but now having read The Book Thief shortly before screening the movie and enjoying the background that it provided, instead of choosing NOT to read a book shortly before I see the movie, I think I’ve moved into the reread the book first camp.

After I saw the Hunger Games movie, I immediately reread Catching Fire, and with the release of the Catching Fire movie coming up on November 22, I have a strong strong desire to reread the book.

It’s a good story, a multi-faceted one, and I think rereading will help me remember the characters and the background. If you haven’t read the Hunger Games, but you’ve just seen the movie, I think you could just jump into the 2nd book if you wanted to as background for the 2nd movie. You could certainly read it afterwards.

You might even be in the situation where you missed seeing the Hunger Games movie, despite all the hubbub. You have time to solve that problem too. I would definitely see the first movie before you watch the second.

This one looks good. They were obviously working with a bigger budget. Additionally, the setting and themes of this one lend themselves to a great visual feast. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire opens nationwide November 22. My 15-year-old daughter and I are really excited about this, so much so that my daughter deemed the promotional package of Hunger Games: Catching Fire chocolates that I received, “The coolest thing I ever received.”

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We have a copy of Catching Fire: Movie Tie-in Edition to give to THREE of you (U.S. shipping addresses only).

Start by entering your name and email address in the widget below to unlock one or many entry options, starting with leaving a comment telling me about your first experience with The Hunger Games (even if this is it).

One of your options for an entry will be commenting on my interview with Gloss, Cashmere, Betee, Finnick and Johanna, so be sure to check that out.

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Jennifer Donovan has been a part of the 5 Minutes for Mom team since 2007. She writes product reviews, covers events, and manages the 5 Minutes for Books weekly column and website. She lives in Houston and blogs at Snapshot about life with her family.

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112 Comments

  1. Angela Saver says

    November 24, 2013 at 11:58 pm

    I’ve not seen it or read it at all! I’d love to though! Hope I win!

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  2. Tara C says

    November 24, 2013 at 11:37 pm

    I read the books when Mockingjay came out and I realized that I’d better hurry up and read the series before someone accidentally spoiled it for me! I saw the first movie at the drive-in last summer and loved it!

    Reply
  3. Buddy Garrett says

    November 24, 2013 at 9:53 pm

    I would like to try the District 2 chocolate.

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  4. Buddy Garrett says

    November 24, 2013 at 9:52 pm

    This is my first experience with The Hunger Games. It sounds exciting.

    Reply
  5. Michelle Tucker says

    November 24, 2013 at 9:34 pm

    My husband made me read the first book, I couldn’t get to the second one quick enough. By the third one I wanted to throw the kindle across the room. Heh. Loved that series!

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  6. Casandra says

    November 24, 2013 at 7:13 pm

    Read the books, absolutely loved them!

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  7. Claire says

    November 24, 2013 at 7:13 pm

    I would like to try the DISTRICT 11-Agriculture, harvest cherry & cacao dark chocolate.

    Reply
  8. Claire says

    November 24, 2013 at 7:12 pm

    My first experience with the book or movie. Love to read this book.

    Reply
  9. Amy W. says

    November 24, 2013 at 6:29 pm

    The first time I watched the Hunger Games was a couple of days ago. It drew me in, but I found it to be quite disturbing.

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  10. Ed Nemmers says

    November 24, 2013 at 5:14 pm

    I heart dark chocolate!

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  11. wendy b says

    November 24, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    My first experience was watching the first movie. I was out of the loop about how very popular the books were.

    Reply
  12. Ciara B. says

    November 24, 2013 at 3:29 pm

    I’ve read all three books, I couldn’t put them down

    Reply
  13. Breanne says

    November 24, 2013 at 12:35 pm

    I checked out the first book from the library a few years ago on a whim.

    Reply
  14. Diana Hatch says

    November 24, 2013 at 11:57 am

    I loved reading the Hunger Games Books

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  15. Carolyn Daley says

    November 24, 2013 at 9:47 am

    I have not read the books or seen the movies yet. I might watch the first movie on Amazon Prime and see the second movie next weekend. I would love to win this giveaway for a friend. Thank you for the opportunity.

    Reply
  16. Teresa Thompson says

    November 24, 2013 at 9:45 am

    I read the series 3 years ago and loved it.

    Reply
  17. Stacy I. says

    November 24, 2013 at 9:37 am

    I read the book seeing that the movie came out. I’m really glad I read it.

    Reply
  18. Georgia Beckman says

    November 24, 2013 at 9:08 am

    I have not read either book nor seen the movies. BUT, I would like to. Our 11 year old granddaughter is really into it. She will be going to see the new movie on Tuesday before Thanksgiving.

    Reply
  19. melina r says

    November 24, 2013 at 7:38 am

    I rented the Hunger Games movie-liked it, will defintely see the sequels.

    Reply
  20. Serena Powell says

    November 24, 2013 at 5:49 am

    I first heard about the Hunger Games when my sister read them years ago.

    Reply
  21. Anastasia says

    November 24, 2013 at 3:13 am

    My first experience was someone telling me to read the books. Once I started, I gorged on them and finished the series within a week 🙂

    Reply
  22. augrim says

    November 24, 2013 at 1:44 am

    I rented Hunger games from RedBox. It was O.K.

    Reply
  23. mrsshukra says

    November 23, 2013 at 11:13 pm

    Watched the first movie on DVD with my hubby and liked it!

    Reply
  24. Racheal says

    November 23, 2013 at 10:58 pm

    My younger sister had to read The Hunger Games in 5th grade. I saw it laying around, so I picked it up and started reading. I did not put it down until I finished it later that day!

    Reply
  25. Heather B says

    November 23, 2013 at 10:15 pm

    We rented the first movie on Netflix not long after it first came out.

    Reply
  26. Linda G. says

    November 23, 2013 at 9:29 pm

    this is my first experience

    Reply
  27. peter gladue says

    November 23, 2013 at 9:04 pm

    Worked in Borders, when the third book of the series came out

    Reply
  28. Tricha says

    November 23, 2013 at 8:18 pm

    I have not read or seen them

    Reply
  29. Melanie Montgomery says

    November 23, 2013 at 5:33 pm

    My sister in law bought me the first book for my 23 birthday

    Reply
  30. tracey johnson says

    November 23, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    i saw the first movie

    Reply
  31. Ava Chavez says

    November 23, 2013 at 3:20 pm

    A freind reccomended the books to me & within 2 days I’d read them all!

    Reply
  32. Angela W says

    November 23, 2013 at 2:28 pm

    I havent’ seen or read this yet

    Reply
  33. staceyk says

    November 23, 2013 at 12:46 pm

    this is my first experience with it!

    Reply
  34. Priscilla P. says

    November 23, 2013 at 11:32 am

    I thought Sam Clafin was perfect as Finnick,

    Reply
  35. Priscilla P. says

    November 23, 2013 at 11:28 am

    I have read all the books and seen the 1st movie. My Granddaughter, and my Niece were reading the books at the same time as I was reading them.We would have to call each other and talk about them. We went to see the movie together as well.

    Reply
  36. Priscilla P. says

    November 23, 2013 at 11:25 am

    I would want to try the chipolte chili candy. It sounds fun.

    Reply
  37. tina reynolds says

    November 23, 2013 at 10:19 am

    My husband read the books told me a bit about it and I watched the movie with him

    Reply
  38. beth says

    November 23, 2013 at 9:35 am

    i have not seen the movie yet looks good

    Reply
  39. Sara Wagner says

    November 23, 2013 at 8:08 am

    My first experience was seeing the movie Hunger Games. Now I’m hooked.

    Reply
  40. Steve Stone says

    November 23, 2013 at 3:10 am

    i just finished the first book a month ago.

    Reply
  41. Sindy Murray says

    November 23, 2013 at 12:55 am

    We like the movie and we are hoping the second one is even better. I have not read any of the books!

    Reply
  42. ashley cossette says

    November 22, 2013 at 11:35 pm

    went to see the first movie and honestly im still not even sure what i thought about it, have been meaning to see it again but haven’t fonud the time. Hoping to see it before i see catching fire though!

    Reply
  43. Thomas lockhart says

    November 22, 2013 at 11:13 pm

    I read the books and enjoyed them

    Reply
  44. Bernie W says

    November 22, 2013 at 10:14 pm

    My first experience was seeing it in the theaters.

    Reply
  45. Stephanie Larison says

    November 22, 2013 at 7:47 pm

    I’ve never read the book or seen the movie, but I’d like to.

    Reply
  46. in the hammock says

    November 22, 2013 at 6:50 pm

    my first experience was reading the original book. i loved it, and i think they did such a great job with the movie!

    Reply
  47. Emily says

    November 22, 2013 at 6:39 pm

    A few years ago I was in school still, and a friend of mine practically begged me to read the series. of course at the time I was too busy, about a year later I read the books and fell in love. The Movies just make my love that much stronger.

    Reply
  48. Shannon Baas says

    November 22, 2013 at 2:34 pm

    This is my first experience.

    Reply
  49. beth shepherd says

    November 21, 2013 at 9:51 pm

    I saw the movie awhile ago and read the books. great stuff

    Reply
  50. Staci A says

    November 21, 2013 at 12:42 pm

    I’ve seen the first movie, and really enjoyed it.

    Reply
  51. april yedinak says

    November 21, 2013 at 8:40 am

    My first experience was reading the 1st book after it was recommended to me by my niece. I loved it and I loved the first movie.

    Reply
  52. angie says

    November 20, 2013 at 2:56 pm

    looks very interesting have had friends discuss it

    Reply
  53. beth says

    November 20, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    I’m not sure that I would enjoy the beef jerky chocolate

    Reply
  54. beth says

    November 20, 2013 at 2:11 pm

    I read it after a friend introduced me to the series

    Reply
  55. Starr Greenwell says

    November 20, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    My first experience was seeing the Hunger Games at the movie.

    Reply
  56. debbie says

    November 20, 2013 at 8:39 am

    I won the hunger games book, and I just got around to reading it a couple of weeks ago.

    Reply
  57. Elle says

    November 20, 2013 at 7:53 am

    A girlfriend watched the first movie and told me about it. It’s funny, because of what she said I was only a little interested and thought I may or may not like the movie. Now I’m a huge fan of the movies and books! The first movie blew my mind.

    Reply
  58. marian boll says

    November 20, 2013 at 1:11 am

    I saw the first movie, bought the DVD and want to see the movie soon

    Reply
  59. Kathie Craig says

    November 19, 2013 at 10:12 pm

    I saw the movie on DVD or OnDemand and loved it.

    Reply
  60. Donna W. says

    November 19, 2013 at 5:16 am

    my first experience with Hunger Games is the first movie in the theater

    Reply
  61. samantha w says

    November 19, 2013 at 4:51 am

    I have seen the first movie, and think I would like to read the book before I see the second one

    Reply
  62. Diana says

    November 18, 2013 at 1:13 pm

    I love The Hunger Games!

    Reply
  63. Beth C says

    November 17, 2013 at 5:15 pm

    Milk chocolate sounds good to me.

    Reply
  64. Beth C says

    November 17, 2013 at 5:15 pm

    I saw the first movie.

    Reply
  65. Amelia Drew says

    November 17, 2013 at 2:28 pm

    This is such a good series to read!

    Reply
  66. mrs. bacon says

    November 15, 2013 at 9:37 pm

    I read the first book and could not put it down. I would love to read this one as well.

    Reply
  67. Liz says

    November 15, 2013 at 9:55 am

    Oh, man. District 11 chocolate, please!

    Reply
  68. Liz says

    November 15, 2013 at 9:54 am

    I saw the first movie, but have not read the books.

    Reply
  69. Melissa P. says

    November 15, 2013 at 6:23 am

    I’m curious about the second movie. Would love to win the book. : )

    Reply
  70. Donna W. says

    November 15, 2013 at 4:44 am

    I was hesitant about seeing the movie as I had trouble understanding the cruelty of the games. My husband had read the books and really liked them so wanted to see the movie. I liked it so read all the books and can’t wait for Catching Fire.

    Reply
  71. Sindy Murray says

    November 14, 2013 at 9:44 pm

    I like the first movie but I think it was a little bit to long!

    Reply
  72. Krystal Dunlap says

    November 14, 2013 at 3:17 pm

    This is my first experience with the hunger games.

    Reply
  73. Stephanie says

    November 14, 2013 at 12:08 pm

    After ignoring the hype for awhile, my husband bought the first book for me for my birthday. I think he and I both read it within 24 hours of me opening it! We immediately ordered the next two books 🙂

    Reply
  74. Vickie Couturier says

    November 14, 2013 at 11:49 am

    id like to try ◾DISTRICT 2 – Masonry:
    caramel + pecan + 41% cacao milk chocolate

    Reply
  75. Vickie Couturier says

    November 14, 2013 at 11:40 am

    this is my first experience with hunger games

    Reply
  76. Jamie Martin says

    November 14, 2013 at 9:29 am

    My girlfriend and I were trying to get a bed time routine situated and we decided that she would read to me. We didn’t know what to read and my friend recommended Hunger Games. Harmony started reading it to me that night and we fell in love with the whole series!

    Reply
  77. Regina says

    November 14, 2013 at 8:20 am

    I would like to try the milk chocolate.

    Reply
  78. Regina says

    November 14, 2013 at 8:17 am

    It took forever for us to watch the first movie. I honestly thought the story line was quite morbid.

    Reply
  79. Rebecca Parsons says

    November 13, 2013 at 7:54 pm

    I wasn’t sure i would like it but after my husband got the movie, I ended up liking it.

    Reply
  80. Lacey Burd says

    November 13, 2013 at 6:01 pm

    I’ve watched the first movie one time. My sister brought it to a family movie night 🙂

    Reply
  81. kathy stevenson says

    November 13, 2013 at 5:56 pm

    I read all of the books before the first movie came out!

    Reply
  82. Tabathia B says

    November 13, 2013 at 10:45 am

    I read the first book after my daughters saw the movie

    Reply
  83. Jennifer Johns says

    November 13, 2013 at 10:34 am

    This would be a great gift for my 15 year old daughter!

    Reply
    • Jennifer Johns says

      November 13, 2013 at 10:37 am

      Her first experience with Hunger Games was reading the 1st book for a school report. She loved them so much! Last year, she and I went to the midnight movie premiere. We had a blast! There were a lot of people dressed up like the characters.

      Reply
  84. shelly says

    November 13, 2013 at 9:45 am

    My son read the books & then I took him to the movie. The whole kids being forced to kill other kids theme really surprised me.

    Reply
  85. Terra Heck says

    November 13, 2013 at 3:59 am

    My first experience was watching the first movie during a midnight showing with my teenage daughter. Thanks.

    Reply
  86. Daniel M says

    November 12, 2013 at 10:34 pm

    renting the 1st movie from netflix

    Reply
  87. LaVonne says

    November 12, 2013 at 9:25 pm

    I’ve read all three books. Love them. Can’t wait until this movie comes out. Will be seeing it with my sister.

    Reply
  88. Tammy S says

    November 12, 2013 at 11:14 am

    I would like to try the DISTRICT 2 – Masonry: caramel + pecan + 41% cacao milk chocolate. It sounds great

    Reply
  89. Linda Kinsman says

    November 12, 2013 at 10:46 am

    My oldest daughter read the books and shared them with me as part of our Mom/daughter book club and I was hooked!

    Reply
  90. Anita Yancey says

    November 12, 2013 at 10:17 am

    As for the chocolate. I would like to try the DISTRICT 11-Agriculture, harvest cherry & cacao dark chocolate.

    Reply
  91. Anita Yancey says

    November 12, 2013 at 10:15 am

    My first experience with Hunger Games was when I bought the DVD of the first movie. I loved the movie and I hope the second one is as good.

    Reply
  92. shelly leatham says

    November 12, 2013 at 2:51 am

    I saw the first Hunger Games movie recently, and I am interested in seeing Catching Fire. I have not read the books though!

    Reply
  93. chelsea says

    November 11, 2013 at 11:13 pm

    I LOVED THE FIRST MOVIE. I cant wait to see the next one… I’d love to read the books too!

    Reply
  94. MaryBeth says

    November 11, 2013 at 10:11 pm

    I waited until I had the time and access to all three books to start them… I love to read and hate to wait once I’m sucked into a storyline. Very enjoyable reads, but I’ve yet to see the movies.

    Reply
  95. Patricia Wojnar Crowley says

    November 11, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    I haven’t seen it or read it…but my niece loves it!

    Reply
  96. Stacey B says

    November 11, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    The first experience I had was the first movie that came out — and I loved it so much I had to read the books

    Reply
  97. Stephen N. says

    November 11, 2013 at 8:46 pm

    I first saw the film. I liked that so much that I read the books.

    Reply
  98. Tiffany Marston says

    November 11, 2013 at 6:47 pm

    I saw the movie in the theater with my husband. My husband, my oldest daughter and myself have all read the books. My second oldest is reading the books now. I am going to with my husband again to see the next movie for our wedding anniversary…i am looking forward to!!!

    Reply
  99. Wehaf says

    November 11, 2013 at 5:11 pm

    I read the whole series, and just recently watched the first movie. I’m excited for this one to come out!

    Reply
  100. beth cole says

    November 11, 2013 at 4:54 pm

    I just started reading the first one this week.

    Reply
  101. DEBIJOT says

    November 11, 2013 at 4:38 pm

    I have read the book series and I have seen the first movie. Can hardly wait for the second movie.

    Reply
  102. Kristina Wilson says

    November 11, 2013 at 2:34 pm

    I saw it last yr in the theatres

    Reply
  103. amyc says

    November 11, 2013 at 1:48 pm

    I have had no experience with the Hunger Games. But have wanted to read it for a long time.

    Reply
  104. anne says

    November 11, 2013 at 1:18 pm

    My first experience with the book or movie. Love to read this book.

    Reply
  105. Mariaelena says

    November 11, 2013 at 11:17 am

    My fiery experience was the first movie, never had time to read the book but now I got lots of time

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  106. Tammy S says

    November 11, 2013 at 10:59 am

    My first experience with this series was when the book came out. I remember reading it with my daughter and getting so caught up in the story. It one of those books that you start reading and can’t wait to read the next in the series.

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  107. Holly F says

    November 11, 2013 at 7:00 am

    I watched the first movie about a week ago On Demand from Netflix. I had resisted because I normally don’t like dystopian stories like that but I absolutely loved it. The next day I downloaded the audiobook from the library and listened to it over the next two days. I loved how much more inside information it had into what she was thinking. I may listen to it again soon because it was so good.

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  108. wendy rozema says

    November 11, 2013 at 6:39 am

    I havent’ seen or read this yet .. but i’d like to!

    Reply
  109. Marti Tabora says

    November 11, 2013 at 5:16 am

    This is my first experience. I have been meaning to get the book, but just haven’t taken the time to do it. Thanks for the opportunity.

    Reply
  110. Alvina Castro says

    November 11, 2013 at 2:42 am

    I have neither seen it nor read it but want to do both

    Reply
  111. Christine Jensen says

    November 11, 2013 at 12:04 am

    I kept seeing positive posts on facebook about the book and had no clue what it could be about, so I hopped on the library wait list for the first book and was quickly hooked!

    Reply

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