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Hook of a Book

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15-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: @hookofabook GoodReads: @elliemano Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com
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Episodes

Embrace the Serpent

Today, I review Embrace the Serpent, by Sunya Mara! Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com TikTok/Instagram: @hookofabook Goodreads/Fable: Ellie Mano

Jul 05, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 220

Bound by Stars

Today, I review Bound by Stars, by E.L. Starling! Thank you to Entangled Teen for sending me an ARC! Goodreads/Fable: Ellie Mano Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com Instagram/TikTok: @hookofabook

Jun 28, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 233

Before the Coffee Gets Cold

Today, I review Before the Coffee Gets Cold, by Toshikazu Kawaguchi! TikTok/Instagram: @hookofabook Goodreads/Fable: Ellie Mano Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com

Jun 21, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 254

Heartless Hunter

Today, I review Heartless Hunter, by Kristen Ciccarelli! TikTok/Instagram: @hookofabook Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com Fable/Goodreads: Ellie Mano

Jun 14, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 231

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! Goodreads/Fable: Ellie Mano Instagram/TikTok: @hookofabook Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com

Jun 07, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 230

Anatomy

Today, I review Anatomy, by Dana Schwartz! Goodreads/Fable: Ellie Mano Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @hookofabook

May 31, 2025•8 min•Season 1Ep. 211

What Happens After Midnight

Today, I review What Happens After Midnight, by K.L. Walther! Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @hookofabook Goodreads/Fable: Ellie Mano

May 24, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 270

The Housemaid

Today, I review The Housemaid, by Freida McFadden! Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @hookofabook Goodreads/Fable: Ellie Mano

May 17, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 227

Everything is Poison

Hey everyone! Today, I review Everything is Poison, by Joy McCullough! Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @hookofabook Fable/Goodreads: Ellie Mano

May 10, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 209

Watch Me

Today, I review Watch Me, by Tahereh Mafi! Instagram: @hookofabook Goodreads/Fable: Ellie Mano Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com

May 03, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 206

Night Swimming

Today, I review Night Swimming, by Aaron Starmer! Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com Goodreads/Fable: Ellie Mano Instagram: @hookofabook

Apr 26, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 208

The Notorious Virtues

Today, I review The Notorious Virtues, by Alwyn Hamilton! This is a new release that will blow you away. Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @hookofabook Goodreads/Fable: Ellie Mano

Apr 19, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 222

Circe

Today, I review Circe, by Madeline Miller! Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @hookofabook Goodreads/Fable: Ellie Mano

Apr 12, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 237

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! Goodreads/Fable: Ellie Mano Instagram: @hookofabook Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com

Apr 05, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 200

Sunrise on the Reaping

Today, I review Sunrise on the Reaping, by Suzanne Collins! Instagram: @hookofabook Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com Fable/Goodreads: Ellie Mano

Mar 29, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 196

The Rose Bargain

Today, I review The Rose Bargain, by Sasha Peyton Smith! Goodreads/Fable: Ellie Mano Instagram: @hookofabook Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com

Mar 22, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 218

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! Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com Fable/Goodreads: Ellie Mano Instagram: @hookofabook

Mar 15, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 217

The Meadowbrook Murders

Today, I review The Meadowbrook Murders, by Jessica Goodman! Goodreads/Fable: Ellie Mano Instagram: @hookabook Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com

Mar 08, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 198

Psyche and Eros

This week's review -- Psyche and Eros, by Luna McNamara! Goodreads: Ellie Mano Fable: Ellie Mano Instagram: @hookofabook Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com

Mar 01, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 215

A Court of Thorns and Roses

Today, I review A Court of Thorns and Roses, by Sarah J. Maas! Goodreads: Ellie Mano Fable: Ellie Mano Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @hookofabook

Feb 22, 2025•11 min•Season 1Ep. 214

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! Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com Fable: Ellie Mano Goodreads: Ellie Mano Instagram: @hookofabook

Feb 15, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 197

An Ember in the Ashes

Today, I review An Ember in the Ashes, by Sabaa Tahir! Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com Goodreads: Ellie Mano Fable: Ellie Mano Instagram: @hookofabook

Feb 08, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 212

Sadie

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Sadie, by Courtney Summers! Goodreads: Ellie Mano Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @hookofabook

Feb 01, 2025•9 min

The Poppy War

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang! Instagram: @hookofabook Goodreads: Ellie Mano Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com

Jan 25, 2025•11 min•Season 1Ep. 180

I Am Not Jessica Chen

Today, I review I Am Not Jessica Chen, by Ann Liang! Goodreads: Ellie Mano Instagram: @hookofabook Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com

Jan 18, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 189

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! Goodreads: Ellie Mano Instagram: @hookofabook Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com

Jan 11, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 208

Nothing Like the Movies

Today, I review Nothing Like the Movies, by Lynn Painter! Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @hookofabook Goodreads: Ellie Mano

Jan 04, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 190

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! Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com Goodreads: Ellie Mano Instagram: @hookofabook

Dec 28, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 206

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! Goodreads: Ellie Mano Instagram: @hookofabook Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com

Dec 21, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 186

A Darker Shade of Magic

Today, I review A Darker Shade of Magic, by V.E. Schwab! Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com Goodreads: Ellie Mano Instagram: @hookofabook

Dec 14, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 204
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