Ep 696 - Sunrise on the Reaping (The Hunger Games #0.5), by Suzanne Collins

In this fantasy novel, eleven-year-old Gregor and his two-year-old sister Boots fall through an air duct grate in their New York City apartment building into the Underland, a subterranean world inhabited by humans, giant sentient bats, rodents, and insects. Gregor learns about a prophecy that suggests he is the 'Overlander warrior' destined to stop the rats from taking over the Underland. He embarks on a dangerous quest to rescue his father, who disappeared two years earlier, and to recruit allies for a war against the rats. Along the way, Gregor faces numerous challenges and battles, ultimately discovering the true nature of the prophecy and his role in the Underland's future.

Suzanne Collins's "Sunrise on the Reaping" is the fifth installment in the "Hunger Games" series, serving as a prequel to the original trilogy. This book delves into the backstory of Haymitch Abernathy, a pivotal character in the original series, offering a glimpse into his experiences as a tribute in the Hunger Games. Readers can expect a continuation of the series' signature blend of dystopian fiction, political intrigue, and survival elements. The novel promises to expand the world of Panem and provide further insight into the events that shaped the lives of its characters. It's likely to be a highly anticipated addition to the "Hunger Games" saga.

Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined is a young adult vampire romance novel that reimagines the original Twilight story with the main characters' genders reversed. It follows Beaufort Swan as he moves to Forks and falls in love with the mysterious vampire Edythe Cullen. Their relationship is fraught with danger, especially when another vampire coven threatens Beau's life, leading to a dramatic transformation.