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EPISODE · Sep 22, 2025 · 1H 8M

The Hunger Games - First Time Read

from Escape with Me Bookclub · host Lunar Skulk Productions

Welcome back to Escape With Me Bookclub! 🎙️ This week, we’re diving into The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins but here’s the twist: it’s the first time one of us has ever read it.From Katniss’ survival skills 🏹 to Peeta’s charm 🎂, we talk about the themes that made this dystopian classic unforgettable and how it hits when you’re reading it for the first time today.✨ In this episode, we cover:First impressions vs. nostalgia readsThe Capitol’s Crimes (some fashion)Why Suzanne Collins’ world-building still holds upAnd, of course, the Peeta vs. Gale debate 🔥Whether you read it back in middle school or you’re just now cracking it open, this one’s for you.📚 Join the conversation and tell us: When did you first read The Hunger Games and are you Team Peeta, Team Gale, or Team Katniss?🕰 Timestamps00:00 Intro01:19 Background10:35 Age Level & Content Warning13:55 Judge a Book by Its Cover14:44 The Map20:07 Book Discussion59:09 General Thoughts1:01:57 One Question1:04:52 Rating1:06:47 Read Again?1:08:05 Outro📝 Follow the AuthorWebsite: https://www.suzannecollinsbooks.com/📱 Follow Us on Social Media:Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575460276754Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠

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