Hook of a Book
16-year-old Ellie Mano hasn't stopped reading since she picked up her first chapter book at the age of 5. In 2021, she decided to share her love of reading with other kids through a podcast, and lo and behold, this show was born! Each week, Ellie reviews a book she's enjoyed -- from high-stakes fantasy stories to edge-of-your-seat thrillers. The Hook of a Book podcast has gained national recognition for promoting books for kids and teens. Listen to the show to hear fun book reviews, interviews, and more!
Instagram/TikTok: @hookofabook
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 9 minutes
- Episodes
- 248
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Katabasis: An Academic Descent into Hell
Today, I review Katabasis, by R.F. Kuang!
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The Secret History: The Pinnacle of Dark Academia
Today, I review The Secret History, by Donna Tartt!
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Rosa by Any Other Name
Today, I review Rosa by Any Other Name, by Hailey Alcaraz!
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Fateless
Today, I review Fateless, by Julie Kawaga!
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The Rebel Girls of Rome
Today, I review The Rebel Girls of Rome, by Jordyn Taylor!
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All Things "Assistant to the Villain" with Hannah Nicole Maehrer!
Here is a Spotify-exclusive video of my interview with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, the #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Assistant to the Villain! Join us as we discuss BookTok, anti-heroes, and mor…
Assistant to the Villain + Interview with Hannah Nicole Maehrer!
Today, I had the amazing opportunity to interview the author of the BookTok-viral Assistant to the Villain series, Hannah Nicole Maehrer! If you want to watch the interview with video included, it is…
The Last Tiger
Today, I review The Last Tiger, by Julia and Brad Riew!
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Family of Liars
Today, I review Family of Liars, by E. Lockhart!
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The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea
Today, I review The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea, by Axie Oh!
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Embrace the Serpent
Today, I review Embrace the Serpent, by Sunya Mara!
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Bound by Stars
Today, I review Bound by Stars, by E.L. Starling! Thank you to Entangled Teen for sending me an ARC!
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Before the Coffee Gets Cold
Today, I review Before the Coffee Gets Cold, by Toshikazu Kawaguchi!
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Heartless Hunter
Today, I review Heartless Hunter, by Kristen Ciccarelli!
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Private Label
Hook of a Book is now on TikTok!! Follow @hookofabook for all things bookish! And enjoy a review of Private Label, by Kelly Yang!
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Anatomy
Today, I review Anatomy, by Dana Schwartz!
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What Happens After Midnight
Today, I review What Happens After Midnight, by K.L. Walther!
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The Housemaid
Today, I review The Housemaid, by Freida McFadden! (I also do want to say that in light of recent Sydney Sweeney controversy, please disregard what I said about her in the episode!)
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Everything is Poison
Hey everyone! Today, I review Everything is Poison, by Joy McCullough!
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Watch Me
Today, I review Watch Me, by Tahereh Mafi!
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