Suzanne Collins Reading Order
6 series · 28 books · Born 1962
Suzanne Collins is a prolific American writer known for her engaging young adult fiction. With a remarkable portfolio of 28 books spanning six series, her most acclaimed work is the dystopian *The Hunger Games* trilogy. Active from 1997 to 2025, Collins has also authored the *Underland Chronicles*, the *Mystery Files of Shelby Woo*, and several standalone novels and children's books.
Children's Series
Complete1 book (2013–2013)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Year of the Jungle 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2005–2005)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  When Charlie McButton Lost Power 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Hunger Games Series
Ongoing5 books (2008–2025)
Start with The Hunger Games, the first of 5 books in the The Hunger Games series.
The Hunger Games Companion Series
Complete3 books (2012–2012)
Start with Guide to The Hunger Games(By: Caroline Carpenter) and read in order.
The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo Series
Complete13 books (1997–1999)
Start with A Slash in the Night(By: Alan Goodman), the first of 13 books in the The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  A Slash in the Night(By: Alan Goodman) 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Hot Rock(By: John Peel) 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Rock 'n' Roll Robbery(By: Lydia C. Marano) 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Takeout Stakeout(By: Alan Goodman) 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Comic Book Criminal(By: Cathy East Dubowski) 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Cut and Run(By: Diana G. Gallagher) 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  History Mystery(By: James Ponti) 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  House Arrest(By: Lydia C. Marano) 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Fire Proof 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Friends in Need(By: James Ponti) 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  High Wire(By: Cathy East Dubowski) 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Ski-Slope Sabotage(By: Vicki Berger Erwin) 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Green Monster(By: James Ponti) 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
Underland Chronicles Series
Complete5 books (2003–2007)
Start with Gregor the Overlander, the first of 5 books in the Underland Chronicles series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Suzanne Collins written?
- Suzanne Collins has written 28 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1997 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Suzanne Collins series?
- Here are the first books in Suzanne Collins's series: The Hunger Games: The Hunger Games; The Hunger Games Companion: Guide to The Hunger Games(By: Caroline Carpenter); The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo: A Slash in the Night(By: Alan Goodman); Underland Chronicles: Gregor the Overlander.
- What order should I read Suzanne Collins's books?
- We recommend reading Suzanne Collins's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Suzanne Collins still writing new books?
- Yes, Suzanne Collins has 1 ongoing series: The Hunger Games.