Total Number of Books by Suzanne Collins
Suzanne Collins has authored 7 major books as of the latest public records, spanning young adult dystopian series, a middle grade series, and a picture book according to Publishers Weekly. Her bibliography includes the Hunger Games trilogy, The Underland Chronicles, and the newer Hunger Games prequel series, with several companion books and adaptations counted separately by publishers and retailers.
When counting only original novels she wrote, the total is 7 core titles, though the number rises when including graphic novel adaptations, companion guides, and illustrated editions released by Scholastic and other publishers as listed on Scholastic. Library catalogs and bookseller databases typically list between 10 and 15 distinct works under her name once all formats and co-authored projects are included.
List of Suzanne Collins Books in Publication Order
The Underland Chronicles comprises 5 books published between 2003 and 2007, starting with Gregor the Overlander and ending with The Prophecy of Bane per Goodreads author page. The Hunger Games trilogy follows with The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and Mockingjay, later expanded by the Hunger Games prequel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and its sequel Sunrise on the Reaping.
Standalone and Companion Works
Outside the main series, Collins released the picture book Year of the Jungle and contributed to short works and adaptations, including the Hunger Games: The Official Illustrated Edition and the Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Graphic Novel as reported by Forbes. Companion materials such as the Hunger Games Companion and various e-books are often counted by retailers, which can change the total number of distinct titles listed under her name.
Sales, Rankings, and Publishing Details
The Hunger Games series alone has sold over 100 million copies worldwide, with the books translated into more than 40 languages and adapted into a major film franchise by Lionsgate per Forbes reporting. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes debuted at number one on the New York Times bestseller list and was followed by Sunrise on the Reaping, maintaining strong sales across hardcover, ebook, and audiobook formats.
Collins has held top positions on bestseller lists including the New York Times, USA Today, and Amazon, with her books frequently appearing in school reading programs and library challenges per New York Times bestseller archives. Her works are published primarily by Scholastic Press in the United States, with international editions handled by publishers such as Bloomsbury and HarperCollins in various territories.