This is a little bit of a different post for me!
BUT after my week-long cruise with my sister and a LOT of reading it dawned on me, many of you may have the same questions that I had….
I read the Hunger Games Trilogy, loved it, and now what?
What do I read after I have read the Hunger Games?!?
I am lucky enough to work with patients all day… and I ALWAYS ask patients what they are reading if they bring a book along with them for their appointments… and so, with a bit of quizzing and comparing between patients to make sure the list was good, I made a list of books that I should read after the Hunger Games. I shared them with my sister on our vacation and she was thrilled… and that is when I decided that you guys may like to see my list as well!
I must note that I have NOT read all of these books, I am working my way through them though, and so far so good!
And if you haven’t yet read the Hunger Games, start there, make sure you like this type of fiction, young adult, trilogy type books to begin with! And then think about checking out the others below!
Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins–The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mocking Jay
Divergent Trilogy by Veronica Roth–Divergent, Insurgent
Delirium Trilogy by Lauren Oliver–Delirium, Pandemonium, Reuiem
Matched Trilogy by Ally Condie–Matched, Crossed, Reached
Maze Runner Series by James Dashner–The Maze Runner, The Scorch Trials, The Death Cure, The Kill Orders
Reluctant Protector Trilogy by Nana Malone–Reluctant Protector, Forsaken Protector
Birthmarked Trilogy by Caragh O’Brien–Birth Marked, Prized, Promised
Hostile Witness Series by Rebecca Foster–Hostile Witness, Silent Witness, Privileged Witness, Expert Witness
Dead Weight, Abducted, and A Knight in Central Park by Theresa Regan
*as far as I can tell, this is not a series*
And just to be honest there have been a few book series that I have tried to read and that I could not give 100% great reviews, but I think they are important to mention so that you can decide if you have similar book tastes!
I tried to get into and read the Ugllies Series by Scott Westerfeld
And more importantly which series should I start next???
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I whole heartedly agree with the divergent/insurgent!! Loved them and cant wait for the third! I’m on the second book of the Delirium series and also love that one… Hooray for great books! Cant wait to see what everyone else says!
I HAVE READ HUNGER GAMES, MAZE RUNNER, DIVERGENT, GONE, AND I HAVE BEEN TOLD TO READ BIRTHMARKED IS IT A GOOD BOOK???
BTW MY FAVE BESIDES HUNGER GAMES IN THAT LIST IS MAZE RUNNER. IT HAS SOME ROMANCE. IT HAS A LOT OF ACTION. IT HAS A LOT OF THRILLS . IT IS THE BOMBDIGGITY!!!
wow!!! I will definitely be checking some of those out, Jaime!!! Thanks so much for the recs! I want to add one to your list, though…The Wolves of Mercy Falls Trilogy by Maggie Steifvater…completely awesome…;)
YES! The Wolves of Mercy Falls is AWESOME! Actually, anything by Maggie Stiefvater is amazing, but I really, really, really, love her new one The Raven Boys!
Also, The Mortal Instruments (movie coming out next year) by Cassie Clare is awesome. I also really liked The Uglies trilogy.
Holly Black also has a great trilogy called The Curse Workers. I liked that one quite a bit, too.
Did you read Reached (from the Crossed series) and Requiem (from the Delirium series) yet? I didn’t think they were out yet, I have been waiting! Now I have to run and check, I will be so excited if they are. I think I liked the Delirium books better than Crossed, but both are good series!
Oh and P.S. If you want a good book to read next, you HAVE to read Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. It’s not a series but it’s so amazing!
Jaime! This is an awesome list! I tried to get into Divergent but for the life of me, I couldn’t. Maybe I should try again. I’m definitely going to try out some of the others you have on the list. Thanks so much for sharing!
Thanks for the recommendations!! I’ve read the Hunger Games trilogy as well as the Divergent/Insurgent books! Always looking for new books to read!!
I have read the Hunger Games and Insurgent ones so far and would recommend A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness, there are 2 out now with a third coming soon!
I totally agree about a Discovery of Witches! One of my all time faves now! Loved the Divergent series. Great round up!
Totally recommend The Hollows Series/The Rachel Morgan Series by Kim Harrison.
Give the ugly series a go again. The first one starts slow but they are great! I can give so many other recommendations too if you want more.
I thought the Uglies series was similar to The Hunger Games, and I’d recommend it. Ah, I see Connie agrees with me.
What a fun post, Jaime! I read the Hunger Games and can you believe it’s now part of my high-schooler’s reading list for lit class? Thanks for the recommendations — always love to hear about new books!
xo Heidi
i’ve read many of the ‘teen’ series, even though my children are quick to point out that i am NOT one – a teen, that is! i suggest the mortal instruments series by cassandra clare. the first book is being made into a movie starring lily collins and jamie cambell bower even as we speak!
Thanks for all the recommendations. I’ve read the Hunger Games and loved them and I’m now reading Divergent. A really great on is called “The Passage.” It is a trilogy but only the first two have been published. The second in the series was just released called “The Twelve.” Check it out.
I have not read the Hunger Games yet. I know I am way behind. RIght now I am in a classical book club and we read the Odyssey, Antigone and are now beginning Plato’s Republic.
Ruth
Thanks so much for this list. I love the Hunger Games but really haven’t read too much since for lack of “what to read”. You just solved that problem.
I am excited to see this list. I am hoping some of these books might be appropriate or interest my 11 year old boy who has read the hunger games 100 times each!
I have read all the series mentioned except the divergent series. I would recommend “Under the Never Sky”. The second book has yet to be published but it is called “Through the Ever Night”. Also Goodreads.com has a wonderful list of dystopia novels.
Hello
Please could I have an email copy of this list.
Many thanks and my best regards
Annarica Allison
what a great collection! my teen is an avid reader and LOVED the Hunger Games trilogy and is anxious to read the third in the Matched series!!!
I am so excited to read/listen to these books! I loved Insurgent. I didn’t know about Free Four. I’m excited about that. I’m listening to The Passage, which is a trilogy. I also enjoyed The Uglies.
I read twilight and my sister keeps telling me to read hunger games. Love the movies, but we all know books are always better : ) I guess I should start there, haha
Oh I NEED some new books. I am hungry for a day off, lounging away and reading!! Mmm. I have read some great books. I should right them down to share from now on! I read them so fast, I don’t remember the titles.