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!
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 9 minutes
- Episodes
- 248
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Night Swimming
Today, I review Night Swimming, by Aaron Starmer!
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The Notorious Virtues
Today, I review The Notorious Virtues, by Alwyn Hamilton! This is a new release that will blow you away.
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Circe
Today, I review Circe, by Madeline Miller!
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Meet Me at Blue Hour
Today, I review Meet Me at Blue Hour, by Sarah Suk! Thank you to HarperCollins for sending me an ARC!
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Sunrise on the Reaping
Today, I review Sunrise on the Reaping, by Suzanne Collins!
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The Rose Bargain
Today, I review The Rose Bargain, by Sasha Peyton Smith!
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A Catalog of Burnt Objects
This week, I review A Catalog of Burnt Objects, by Shana Youngdahl! Thank you to Penguin Random House for sending me an ARC of this book -- it will be released on 3/18/25!
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The Meadowbrook Murders
Today, I review The Meadowbrook Murders, by Jessica Goodman!
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Psyche and Eros
This week's review -- Psyche and Eros, by Luna McNamara!
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A Court of Thorns and Roses
Today, I review A Court of Thorns and Roses, by Sarah J. Maas!
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The Otherwhere Post
Today, I review The Otherwhere Post, by Emily J. Taylor! Thank you to Penguin Random House for an ARC and PR box for this book, which will be released on 2/25/25!
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An Ember in the Ashes
Today, I review An Ember in the Ashes, by Sabaa Tahir!
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Sadie
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Sadie, by Courtney Summers!
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The Poppy War
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang!
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I Am Not Jessica Chen
Today, I review I Am Not Jessica Chen, by Ann Liang!
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The Wilde Trials
Today, I review The Wilde Trials, by Mackenzie Reed. This book will be released on January 21, 2025 -- thank you to HarperCollins for the ARC!
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Nothing Like the Movies
Today, I review Nothing Like the Movies, by Lynn Painter!
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A Language of Dragons
Today, I review A Language of Dragons, by S.F. Williamson! This book will be released on 1/7/25 -- thank you to HarperCollins for the ARC!
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Purple Hibiscus
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Purple Hibiscus, by Chimamanda Ngoni Adichie! This is an incredible YA realistic fiction book that I couldn't put down!
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A Darker Shade of Magic
Today, I review A Darker Shade of Magic, by V.E. Schwab!
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