Jennifer Lawrence in the film adaption of the first Hunger Games book. Photo / supplied

Jennifer Lawrence in the film adaption of the first Hunger Games book. Photo / supplied

Readers might have to shelve plans to borrow a copy of post-apocalyptic teen novel The Hunger Games from Auckland libraries - there are 2610 people in the queue to borrow it.
The book, by American Suzanne Collins, heads a list of the most requested titles. Even with 229 copies available and four more on order, readers are waiting up to three months for a copy, Auckland Libraries regional resources manager Louise LaHatte said.
In the capital 226 people are queuing for city libraries' 51 copies and in Christchurch 365 people are waiting for 75 books.
The story is about 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who is selected by lottery to take part in an annual event in which 12 boys and 12 girls battle for their lives until only one is left.
The second and third books in the trilogy, Catching Fire and Mockingjay, were also popular, said Ms LaHatte.

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