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
GoodReads: @elliemano
Email: [email protected]
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 9 minutes
- Episodes
- 248
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Becoming: Adapted for Young Readers
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Becoming: Adapted for Young Readers, by Michelle Obama. Michelle, a former First Lady, has recently adapted her memoir for younger readers, and I’m so excited to sh…
00:07:45 |
Sat 11 Dec 2021
Annie B., Made For TV
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Annie B., Made For TV, by Amy Dixon. This book is perfect for the inventor in all of us, and you’ll love it! Email me at: [email protected].
00:07:26 |
Sat 04 Dec 2021
Ways to Make Sunshine
Today, I review a great book by Renée Watson—Ways to Make Sunshine! This is a good book for younger kids, but even older kids like me would really enjoy it! Renée Watson is a Newbery Honor author, as…
00:07:48 |
Sat 27 Nov 2021
A Good Kind of Trouble
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review A Good Kind of Trouble, by Lisa Moore Ramée. This book is really current and relates to the Black Lives Matter movement! Email me at: [email protected].
00:07:34 |
Sat 20 Nov 2021
Focused
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Focused, by Alyson Gerber. This book is phenomenal, and really explains ADHD in an easy-to-understand, lighthearted way! It’s perfect for tweens and teens who may b…
00:07:49 |
Sat 13 Nov 2021
Room to Dream
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Room to Dream, the newest addition to the Front Desk series, by Kelly Yang. I’m so excited to share this book with you! Email me at: [email protected].
00:07:35 |
Sat 06 Nov 2021
Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus, by Dusti Bowling. This is the sequel to Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus, which I reviewed on an earlier episo…
00:07:11 |
Sat 30 Oct 2021
Strange Birds: A Field Guide to Ruffling Feathers
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Strange Birds: A Field Guide to Ruffling Feathers, by Celia C. Pérez. This was a listener request sent in from Leah, and it’s a fantastic book! If you have a book y…
00:07:05 |
Sat 23 Oct 2021
Keeper of the Lost Cities (Feat. Bella!)
Today, I review Keeper of the Lost Cities, by Shannon Messenger. This was an anonymous listener request, and I love this series!!! It’s so good. I also have a special guest on the show: Bella from th…
00:15:31 |
Sat 16 Oct 2021
The One and Only Ivan (Giveaway Winner Announced!!)
“I am Ivan. I am a gorilla. It’s not as easy as it looks.” These are the opening lines to an amazing book by Katherine Applegate: The One and Only Ivan. This is a rare type of book—it appeals to both…
00:08:08 |
Sat 09 Oct 2021
Starfish
On today’s episode of Hook of a Book, I review Starfish, by Lisa Fipps. This book was amazing. Just amazing. It was a listener request sent in from Maeve, and I read it all in one day! I just couldn’…
00:08:17 |
Sat 02 Oct 2021
The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell (Giveaway Continues!)
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell, by Chris Colfer. This was a listener request sent in from Mackenzie. It was really good, and I’m so excited to share it with…
00:08:10 |
Sat 25 Sep 2021
When You Trap a Tiger (Bonus: GIVEAWAY!!!)
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review When You Trap a Tiger, by Tae Keller. This book was really awesome, and it just won the Newbery Medal, which is a HUGE award in the literature world. This book was …
00:08:38 |
Sat 18 Sep 2021
Roll With It
Today, I review Roll With It, by Jamie Sumner! This book was STUPENDOUS, and I’m glad that I can share it with you guys! If you have a book you want me to review on the show, email me at: hookofabook…
00:05:54 |
Sat 11 Sep 2021
Lily’s Promise
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review a listener request sent in from Riya—Lily’s Promise, by Katheryn Erskine. This book is an amazing story of family, loyalty, and friendship. I would recommend it for…
00:07:07 |
Sat 04 Sep 2021
More to the Story
Today, I review a listener request sent in from Lucy, More to the Story, by Hena Khan. This book was so good, and I’m glad I can share it with you! Thirteen-year-old journalist Jameela Mirza wants to…
00:06:39 |
Sat 28 Aug 2021
The Thing I’m Most Afraid Of
Today, on Hook of a Book, I reviewed The Thing I’m Most Afraid Of, a new book by Kristin Levine. Kristin Levine also wrote The Lions of Little Rock, which I reviewed on Hook of a Book’s very first ep…
00:07:00 |
Sat 21 Aug 2021
Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library
Could you escape from a millionaire’s wacky library? Well, that’s precisely what Kyle has to do in Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library. This is no ordinary library, though—it’s equipped with hover l…
00:07:06 |
Sat 14 Aug 2021
The 47 People You’ll Meet in Middle School
Middle school can be weird, but Augusta (Gus for short) Reynolds doesn’t know how weird it will be until she starts sixth grade…and she meets a teacher with a baseball bat named Lorenzo, a kid who ta…
00:07:00 |
Sat 07 Aug 2021
Dress Coded
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Dress Coded, by Carrie Firestone. I heard about this book from a friend, and OMG, it was amazing. When Molly’s friend is dress coded for wearing a tank top to schoo…
00:06:26 |
Sat 31 Jul 2021
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