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Indianapolis Star
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Not sure what to read this summer? Here's what people are checking out at the Indianapolis Public Library
Even if you don't have travel plans this summer, you can still go on adventure or learn something new by picking up a book. More than 22,000 community members are participating in The Indianapolis Public Library's 2025 Summer Reading Program, logging 13.8 million minutes as of July 1, according to Keshia McEntire, the Public Relations Manager for the library. If you're looking to do some summer reading of your own but aren't sure where to start, here's which books have been borrowed the most at the library so far this summer. 1. The Women by Kristin Hannah 2. The God of the Woods by Liz Moore 3. Happy Place by Emily Henry 4. The Housemaid is Watching by Freida McFadden 5. Sandwich: A Novel by Catherine Newman 1. A Fever in the Heartland: The Ku Klux Klan's Plot to Take Over America, and the Woman Who Stopped Them by Timothy Egan 2. Caste: The Origins Of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson 3. The New Menopause: Navigating your Path Through Hormonal Change With Purpose, Power, and Facts by Mary Claire Haver 4. The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer 5. We Can Do Hard Things: Answers to Life's 20 Questions by Glennon Doyle Story continues after photo gallery. 1. Be Ready When the Luck Happens: A Memoir by Ina Garten 2. Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson 3. The Tell: A Memoir by Amy Griffin 4. Cher: The Memoir. Part One by Cher 5. I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy 1. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins 2. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 3. Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins 4. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins 5. The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes 1. The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog! by Mo Willems 2. Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems 3. The Pigeon Needs a Bath! by Mo Willems 4. The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster! by Mo Willems 5. Pete the Cat Screams for Ice Cream! by Kim Dean 1. Dog Man 13, Big Jim Begins by Dav Pilkey 2. Hot Mess by Jeff Kinney 3. Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder by Dav Pilkey 4. Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea by Dav Pilkey 5. Kristy and the Walking Disaster: A Graphic Novel by Ellen T. Crenshaw 1. The Tenant by Freida McFadden 2. Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros 3. Funny Story by Emily Henry 4. Caught Up by Navessa Allen 5. Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry If you don't have a library card, it is a quick process. In order to apply for a new library card, you must: All you need to do is head to any Indianapolis Public Library location, bring your ID and fill out an application on site to receive your library card in-person same day. The library card application is available in 12 different languages and you can also access it online to fill it out in advance before you arrive at the library. You can also apply for a library card online, but applying in-person is the fastest way to get a library card. Already have a library card but need to renew? You can do that online. If you're still interested in joining the 2025 Summer Reading Program you still have time, there's just under two weeks left. All you have to do is sign up and track how many minutes you read and you have the chance to earn prizes. The last day to log any reading time is Saturday, Aug. 2. For more information on the summer reading program and how to sign up, visit
Daily Mirror
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
New Hunger Games book is free in pre Prime Day deal
The internet goes into a frenzy every time a new cast member is announced and there's a way to find out about Haymitch's games, in Sunrise on the Reaping, for free Suzanne Collins' Sunrise on the Reaping was launched earlier this year and has brought the topic of the franchise back to centre stage online. The book follows Haymitch's game, the Second Quarter Quell, where twice as many tributes were reaped. While the book has been a smash hit, it's the franchise's Instagram account that's sending fans into a frenzy every time a new casting is announced. Joseph Zada, who is currently starring in Prime's We Were Liars, has taken on the role of Woody Harrelson's Haymitch Abernathy and there's been enough stars cast that fans online have been questioning the budget. While some characters, like Elle Fanning's Effie Trinket, Ralph Fiennes' President Snow and Kieran Culkin's Caesar Flickerman, are returning from the original trilogy, there are many who are new. Readers have been tight lipped on why there appear to be five tributes from District 12 with Wyatt, Maysilee, Haymitch, Louella and Lou Lou and why squirrels seem to be setting off the waterworks. For those who want to know what happen before the November 20, 2026 movie release date, there's actually away to get the entire book for free. Audible is offering a three month free trial where subscribers can listen to the latest Hunger Games book for free. There are other audiobook services on the model, Spotify gives their subscribers a set number of hours to read each month while BookBeat gives 20 hours for £6.99 a month. The book is also available to buy from retailers like Amazon and WH Smith. Our resident bookworm has listened to the Audible audiobook of the latest Suzanne Collins hit and said: "This is easily one of the best books of the year, Collins has knocked it out of the park again. I've read it twice, first as an audiobook where I got all the pronunciations down and again as a hardcover when all of the castings were announced. Although we know how his games end, I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. "The series was already brutal but Collins holds back nothing in this one. Every chapter is more harrowing than the last and months after first reading it, I still can't look at squirrels the same way. I anticipate the film will do an incredible job but for fans looking to avoid spoilers and to understand why it's sent the internet into a frenzy before next November I'd strongly recommend reading this one." The free trial comes with a total of three credits across three months, meaning that readers can snap up The Hunger Games and Catching Fire as well before paying for Mockingjay. There's an additional prequel with The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes also up for grabs. The book itself has a very strong 4.7 out of 60,401 reviews on Amazon. One reviewer said: "I couldn't put it down, it's an absolutely phenomenal work from Suzanne Collins; the symbolism is spectacular, the character voice is unbelievably clear - she's made Haymitch simultaneously stand out more than ever; while staying true to him as we saw in the trilogy and as a mirror of Katniss. "The themes and motifs are incredible - it's kept the mythological depth of the series going and brought its own themes to the table, to the point where it's in my opinion surpassed its predecessor books." However, a less impressed reader wrote: "I struggle to get into this. Song verses were overused, and it was so tragic, but I suppose it explains why Haymitch was as he is in the Mockingjay trilogy. It was also satisfying to get some backstory on other survivors. But it feels like something is missing, and the arena concept while fascinating, never really took off for me this time." Following the three month free trial it will cost subscribers £8.99 a month to maintain their Audible subscription, with there also being access to a Plus Catalogue giving readers the chance to read a massive range of books at no extra cost.
Geek Girl Authority
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
Everything We Know So Far About THE HUNGER GAMES: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING
Over the past two months, Lionsgate has blessed us with a plethora of cast announcements for its highly anticipated adaptation of Suzanne Collins' bestselling novel, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping . Seriously, this roster of actors, ranging from high-profile to newcomer, might rival Game of Thrones for the largest main cast. If you're struggling to keep track of who's who, we've got you covered. Let's break down everything we know so far about The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping . RELATED: Book Review: Sunrise on the Reaping About the Film Here's a brief synopsis per Lionsgate: ' The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping will revisit the world of Panem 24 years before the events of The Hunger Games , starting on the morning of the reaping of the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell.' If you recall, District 12 tribute Haymitch Abernathy emerged as the victor of the titular games for this edition. Additionally, it's the Quarter Quell, so there's a twist to the reaping process: twice the tributes from each district. That's two boys and two girls per district, amounting to 48 tributes total participating in the games. RELATED: Jhaleil Swaby Steps Into the Arena for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping The Crew Franchise veteran Francis Lawrence is returning at the helm, directing from a screenplay by Billy Ray. Lawrence has directed every film in the series since Catching Fire . Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson are also back as producers under their Color Force banner. The Cast So, who's starring in this buzzy adaptation? Brace yourselves: The Tributes Joseph Zada is Haymitch Abernathy, Whitney Peak is Lenore Dove Baird, his girlfriend from District 12; Mckenna Grace is Maysilee Donner, a female tribute from District 12; Ben Wang is Wyatt Callow, the other male tribute from District 12; Molly McCann is Louella McCoy, the other female tribute from District 12; Iona Bell is Lou Lou, the body double for Louella; Jhaleil Swaby is Panache Barker, a male tribute from District 1; Laura Marcus is Silka Sharp, a female Career Tribute from District 1; Percy Daggs IV is Ampert Latier, a male tribute from District 3, and Rada Rae is Wellie, a female tribute from District 6. RELATED: Sunrise on the Reaping : Glenn Close and Billy Porter Latest Additions to Expansive Cast The Adults Rounding out the cast thus far is Elle Fanning as Effie Trinket, a young stylist for Haymitch; Jesse Plemons as Plutarch Heavensbee, a cameraman during the District 12 reaping; Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Beetee Latier, victor of the 34th Hunger Games who mentors his son, Ampert; Maya Hawke as Wiress, victor of the 49th Hunger Games who mentors the District 12 tributes; Lili Taylor as Mags Flanagan, victor of the 11th Hunger Games who mentors Haymitch; Kieran Culkin as Caesar Flickerman, the host of the interviews; Billy Porter as Magno Stift, a District 12 stylist; Glenn Close as Drusilla Sickle, a District 12 escort and wife of Magno, and Ralph Fiennes as President Coriolanus Snow, the ruthless ruler of Panem. Theatrical Release Date Expect the prequel film to hit theaters on November 20, 2026. THE HUNGER GAMES: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING Finds Its Effie Trinket in Elle Fanning Contact: [email protected] What I do: I'm GGA's Managing Editor, a Senior Contributor, and Press Coordinator. I manage, contribute, and coordinate. Sometimes all at once. Joking aside, I oversee day-to-day operations for GGA, write, edit, and assess interview opportunities/press events. Who I am: Before moving to Los Angeles after studying theater in college, I was born and raised in Amish country, Ohio. No, I am not Amish, even if I sometimes sport a modest bonnet. Bylines in: Tell-Tale TV, Culturess, Sideshow Collectibles, and inkMend on Medium. Critic: Rotten Tomatoes, CherryPicks, and the Hollywood Creative Alliance.
Geek Girl Authority
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
Jhaleil Swaby Steps Into the Arena for THE HUNGER GAMES: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING
Highlights Lionsgate's adaptation of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is expanding its cast with the addition of Jhaleil Swaby. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Swaby will portray Panache, a District 1 tribute during the 50th Hunger Games. Expect the film to take the theater circuit by storm next November. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping We've got our Panache Barker. Jhaleil Swaby has boarded The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping as the District 1 tribute. Lionsgate adapts the film from the bestselling Suzanne Collins novel of the same name. Panache is one of two male tributes from District 1 who participate in the 50th Hunger Games. His relative, Palladium Barker, won the 46th Hunger Games. Panache is arrogant, often taunting the other tributes and displaying a particular brutality in the Arena. RELATED: Sunrise on the Reaping : Glenn Close and Billy Porter Latest Additions to Expansive Cast Jhaleil Swaby Swaby is most known for starring as Forrest Buisson in the second season of Prime Video's The Lake . His other credits include 2022's White Dog as Ballard Jones and recurring roles on Supergirl as Orlando Davis and The Next Step as Jake. He can next be seen in the horror flick Whistle opposite Nick Frost and Dafne Keen. The Cast and Crew In addition to Swaby as Panache, Sunrise on the Reaping stars Joseph Zada as Haymitch Abernathy, Whitney Peak as Lenore Dove Baird, Mckenna Grace as Maysilee Donner, Molly McCann as Louella McCoy, Ben Wang as Wyatt Callow, Jesse Plemons as Plutarch Heavensbee, Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Beetee Latier, Maya Hawke as Wiress, Lili Taylor as Mags Flanagan, Elle Fanning as Effie Trinket, Iona Bell as Lou Lou, Kieran Culkin as Caesar Flickerman, Glenn Close as Drusilla Sickle, Billy Porter as Magno Stift and Ralph Fiennes as President Coriolanus Snow. Franchise vet Francis Lawrence returns to direct a screenplay by Billy Ray. RELATED: Book Review: Sunrise on the Reaping The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping hits theaters on November 20, 2026. THE HUNGER GAMES: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING Finds Its Effie Trinket in Elle Fanning Contact: [email protected] What I do: I'm GGA's Managing Editor, a Senior Contributor, and Press Coordinator. I manage, contribute, and coordinate. Sometimes all at once. Joking aside, I oversee day-to-day operations for GGA, write, edit, and assess interview opportunities/press events. Who I am: Before moving to Los Angeles after studying theater in college, I was born and raised in Amish country, Ohio. No, I am not Amish, even if I sometimes sport a modest bonnet. Bylines in: Tell-Tale TV, Culturess, Sideshow Collectibles, and inkMend on Medium. Critic: Rotten Tomatoes, CherryPicks, and the Hollywood Creative Alliance.
Daily Mail
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Hunger Games fans are all saying the same thing after movie franchise cast Glenn Close
Hunger Games fans have all drawn the same conclusion after learning about the casting for the upcoming installment. On Monday, the franchise announced that actress Glenn Close, 78, would be playing Drusilla Sickle - District 12's escort - in the prequel titled Sunrise on the Reaping. The fifth novel in Suzanne Collins' series, of the same name, was released to eager fans on March 18, 2025. Sunrise on the Reaping will be a prequel to the original trilogy, taking place 40 years after the events of the most recent tale, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. But in light of the new addition to the cast, many fans have been left wondering the same thing... with such a huge casting budget, what will the rest of the film look like? People took to X (formerly Twitter) in their droves to express their concerns and marvel at the seemingly massive budget. 'Half of the budget is for the cast lmao,' someone wrote. 'The budget is unlimited,' another fan joked. Sunrise on the Reaping will be a prequel to the original trilogy, taking place 40 years after the events of the most recent tale, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes 'Ninety-nine percent of the Sunrise on the Reaping budget going towards the cast,' someone else shared. 'This move about to be expensive as hell because how the F**K you get GLENN CLOSE,' another user said. 'Leave some budget for the special effects damn,' a fan begged. 'The tributes are gonna be dying from natural causes at this point because there's no way they are affording all this LMFAOOOOO,' a person observed. 'The budget for the casting of this movie alone is $1B,' a user penned. 'GURL, HOW BIG IS YOUR BUDGET?' someone asked. 'Lionsgate, never close your purse again please!' a person pleaded. Another wrote: 'OHHHHHH THE BUDGET...' Collins said in a statement: 'With Sunrise on the Reaping, I was inspired by David Hume's idea of implicit submission and, in his words, "the easiness with which the many are governed by the few." People took to X (formerly Twitter) in their droves to express their concerns and marvel at the seemingly massive budget 'The story also lent itself to a deeper dive into the use of propaganda and the power of those who control the narrative. The question "Real or not real?" seems more pressing to me every day.' Per The Hollywood Reporter, Sunrise on the Reaping returns to the world of Panem 24 years before the events of The Hunger Games, and is timed for the reaping of the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell. The story tells the tale of how Katniss Everdeen's beloved mentor Haymitch Abernathy survived the Hunger Games. 'Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances,' the official synopsis reads. 'All he cares about is making it through the day and being with the girl he loves. When Haymitch's name is called, he can feel all his dreams break. 'He's torn from his family and his love, shuttled to the Capitol with the three other District 12 tributes: a young friend who's nearly a sister to him, a compulsive odds-maker, and the most stuck-up girl in town. 'As the Games begin, Haymitch understands he's been set up to fail. But there's something in him that wants to fight... and have that fight reverberate far beyond the deadly arena.' Close isn't the only A-list name in the cast, others include: Billy Porter as Magno Stift, Kieran Culkin as Caesar Flickerman, Elle Fanning as Effie Trinket, and Ralph Fiennes as Coriolanus Snow, per USA Today.
