THE HUNGER GAMES

This month the Book to Movie Club will get together on Thursday, September 26th to discuss The Hunger Games.  The Hunger Games is the first book in a trilogy written by Suzanne Collins.  In this first novel, the reader finds themselves in a future North America in which the rulers of Panem keep their control through an annually televised competition that forces two young people from each of the twelve districts against one another.  Katniss Everdeen will have to fight for her life after voluntarily taking her younger sister's place. 

The Hunger Games Trilogy:
The Hunger Games
Catching Fire - In theaters this November!
Mockingjay


Already finished the trilogy?  Try one of the titles listed below.

The Testing by Joelle Charbonneau tells the story of Malencia (Cia) Vale.  Upon graduation, Cia is chosen for The Testing, a United Commonwealth program that picks the best new graduates to become possible leaders of post-war civilization.  When she is chosen, her father tells her of his own experience of The Testing and warns her not to trust anyone. 

Birthmarked by Caragh O'Brien: In a future world that is divided into those who live inside the wall and those who live outside, 16 yearo old Gaia Stone is forced into a difficult decision when her parents are arrested and taken into the city.

Matched by Allyson Condie is the first entry in a trilogy.  All her life Cassia has never had a choice; the Society decides everything from playtime to work to housing to food and clothing.  It even decides who Cassia will marry upon her 17th birthday.  She is matched with her best friend Xander, but why did her neighbor Ky's face show up on her match disk too?
Uglies by Scott Westerfeld takes place in a world where everyone gets to be beautiful.  In Tally's world, your 16th birthday brings an operation that will turn you from an ugly into an attractive pretty.  It also brings you to a high-tech paradise where your only job is to have fun.  Tally cannot wait for her birthday, but her friend Shay isn't as sure.  When Shay runs away, Tally must decide to find her friend and turn her in or to never turn pretty at all.  The choice she makes will change her world forever.
Divergent by Veronica Roth will be coming to theatres in March of 2014!  In Beatrice Prior's dystopian Chicago world, society is divided into 5 factions that are dedicated to a particular virtue: Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent).  All 16 year olds must select the faction to which they will spend the rest of their lives.  For Beatrice, the decision is between staying with her family and being who she really is, and she makes a choice that surprises everyone.

Crewel by Gennifer Albin: Adelice is gifted with the unusual ability to embroider the fabric of life.  She is summoned by Manipulation Services to become a Spinster, a position that will separate her from her family and home forever.

In Delirium by Lauren Oliver, Lena looks forward to receiving the government-mandated cure the prevents the delirium of love and leads to a safe and happy life.  However, before her 18th birthday and treatment, she falls in love.

The Hunt by Andrew Fukuda follows Gene who has passed as a vampire for years, carefully following every rule.  Then, he is chosen to participate in the hunt for the last remaining humans among ruthless vampires who soon suspect his true nature.

Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry tells the story of Kira, an orphan who is removed form her village and sent to live in the Council Edifice where she is expected to use her gifts as a weaver to do the bidding of the Guardians.