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
Watch Us Rise
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Watch Us Rise, by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan! This is an incredible book that will speak awesome conversations. Email me: [email protected].
00:08:27 |
Sat 28 Jan 2023
11 Before 12
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review 11 Before 12, by Lisa Greenwald! This book is such a good lighthearted, friendship tale of two BFFs starting middle school. I actually read the series backwards, (o…
00:08:29 |
Sat 21 Jan 2023
American Royals
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review an amazing YA book by Katharine McGee — American Royals! This book is about an alternate future in which America had a royal family instead of a democracy. I loved …
00:08:21 |
Sat 14 Jan 2023
What Happened to Rachel Riley?
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review What Happened to Rachel Riley? by Claire Swinarski, the author of The Kate In Between! This amazing book will blow your socks off — it’ll be released on 1/10/23. (I…
00:08:45 |
Sat 07 Jan 2023
Millionaires for the Month
Happy New Year’s Eve, everyone! Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Millionaires for the Month, by Stacy McAnulty! I got two different listener requests for this book — one from Cailyn, and one from R…
00:08:27 |
Sat 31 Dec 2022
The Last Super Chef
Happy Holidays, everyone! Today, on Hook of a Book, I review The Last Super Chef, by Dan Negron! This is an awesome story about food, family, and competition. If you’re a fan of cooking shows, like M…
00:08:28 |
Sat 24 Dec 2022
100th Episode! This Is How I Roll (Interview with author Debbi Michiko Florence!)
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review This Is How I Roll, by Debbi Michiko Florence! This is an incredible book that will be released on 1/3/23. I also interview Ms. Florence, the author of Sweet and So…
00:28:19 |
Fri 16 Dec 2022
Red, White, and Whole
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Red, White, and Whole, by Rajani LaRocca! This is an incredible novel-in-verse set in the 1980s. I’ve read it maybe 3 times by now, and I love it so much! Tune in n…
00:08:06 |
Sat 10 Dec 2022
Braced
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Braced, by Alyson Gerber. This was a listener request sent in from Ruchama! It’s an amazing story of embracing scoliosis, and learning that you are perfect no matte…
00:07:56 |
Sat 03 Dec 2022
A Rover’s Story
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review A Rover’s Story, by Jasmine Warga! If you’ve ever wondered what a robot it thinking or feeling, you’ll love this book about a Mars rover that starts to feel human e…
00:07:56 |
Sat 26 Nov 2022
To Night Owl, From Dogfish
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review a listener request sent in from Cailyn, To: Night Owl, From: Dogfish, by Holly Goldberg Sloan and Meg Wolitzer. This book, told in letters and emails, was totally a…
00:08:17 |
Sat 19 Nov 2022
Tokyo Ever After
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Tokyo Ever After, by Emiko Jean! Tokyo Ever After is sort of like a version of The Princess Diaries. This YA story was so good — I can’t wait to read the sequel! Em…
00:08:31 |
Sat 12 Nov 2022
The Wild Robot
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review The Wild Robot, by Peter Brown! This is a listener request sent in from Ariel. I loved this book so much! Email me: [email protected].
00:07:58 |
Sat 05 Nov 2022
When the World Was Ours
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review When the World Was Ours, by Liz Kessler! This is one of the best historical books I’ve ever read. It does discuss some heavy topics, such as the Holocaust. If you’d…
00:08:49 |
Sat 29 Oct 2022
I’ll Be the One
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review I’ll Be the One, by Lyla Lee! This is an amazing, YA, body-positive story about Skye, an aspiring K-Pop star. I totally loved it! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail…
00:08:26 |
Sat 22 Oct 2022
Airi Sano, Prankmaster General: New School Skirmish
This week, I review Airi Sano, Prankmaster General, by Zoe Tokushige, with illustrations from Jennifer Naalchigar! Thank you to Penguin Young Readers for a copy! If you like funny, comedic books, you…
00:09:03 |
Sat 15 Oct 2022
Attack of the Black Rectangles
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Attack of the Black Rectangles, by Amy Sarig King. This was an amazing book about censorship and how kids can fight back! Email me: [email protected].
00:08:17 |
Sat 08 Oct 2022
Bhai For Now
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Bhai For Now, by Maleeha Siddiqui! I received an ARC of this book, and I absolutely loved it! It’s a tale of switched identities and family. Bhai For Now will be re…
00:08:11 |
Sat 01 Oct 2022
A Perfect Mistake
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review an amazing middle grade read by Melanie Conklin, the author of Every Missing Piece and Counting Thyme — A Perfect Mistake! Email me: [email protected].
00:08:50 |
Sat 24 Sep 2022
11 Birthdays
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review 11 Birthdays, by Wendy Mass, who wrote Every Soul a Star. This is a wonderful piece of magical realism that is a listener request sent in from Abigail. I loved it! …
00:08:11 |
Sat 17 Sep 2022
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