'Lord of the Flies' is one of my favorite books. That was a big influence on me as a teenager; I still read it every couple of years. Suzanne Collins bigbookcouple Change image and share on social
It's embarrassing to admit how many times I've reread the following: 'A Tree Grows in Brooklyn,' '1984,' 'Lord of the Flies,' 'The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter,' 'Germinal,' 'We Have Always Lived in the Castle,' and 'A Moveable Feast.' Suzanne Collins admitbrooklyncastle share on social
Director Gary Ross has created an adaptation that is faithful in both narrative and theme, but he's also brought a rich and powerful vision of Panem, its brutality and excesses, to the film as well. His world building's fantastic, whether it be the Seam or the Capitol. Suzanne Collins adaptationbringbrutality share on social
It's amazing to see things that are suggested in the book fully developed and so brilliantly realized through the artistry of the designers. Suzanne Collins amazeartistrybook Change image and share on social
I don't write about adolescence. I write about war. For adolescents. Suzanne Collins adolescenceadolescentwar Change image and share on social
My father was career military. He was a veteran, he was a doctor of political science, he taught at West Point and Air Command Staff and lectured at the War College. Suzanne Collins aircareercollege Change image and share on social
When I was young, I was trained in stage fighting and rapier and dagger for several years. Suzanne Collins daggerfightrapier Change image and share on social
Kids have so much screen time, and it's a concern. I know how overloaded I can feel sometimes. Suzanne Collins concernfeelkid Change image and share on social
The cast, led by the extraordinary Jennifer Lawrence, is absolutely wonderful across the board. It's such a pleasure to see how they've embodied the characters and brought them to life. Suzanne Collins absolutelyboardbring Change image and share on social
I sort of half read Thomas Hardy's 'The Mayor of Casterbridge.' It was assigned in 10th grade, and I just couldn't get into it. About seven years later, I rediscovered Hardy and consumed four of his novels in a row. Suzanne Collins 10thassigncasterbridge share on social