Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Words on Fire, by Jennifer A. Nielsen. This historical fiction book is absolutely incredible, and I am so excited to share it with you! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review It’s Boba Time for Pearl Li!, by Nicole Chen! This is an outstanding crochet/boba-filled book released a little over a month ago — I received an ARC. Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Five Feet Apart, by Rachel Lippincott, with Mikki Daughtry and Tobias Iaconis! This is a captivating YA book about two teens battling cystic fibrosis that I devoured. It was truly phenomenal. Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review 12 to 22, by Jen Calonita! This is a book that will remind you of the (amazing!) movie 13 Going On 30. I’m so excited to share it with you! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review K-Pop Confidential, by Stephen Lee! One thing you should know about me? I love books about K-Pop. I have NO idea why. I love this book so much, and I’ve read it three times in three months. I can’t wait to share it with you! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Dream, Annie, Dream, by Waka T. Brown! This is an amazing book about a girl finding her voice. I’d definitely read it again! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels, by Beth Lincoln, with illustrations from Claire Powell! This is a super incredible, unique book that will captivate you. Thank you to Penguin Young Readers for an ARC! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Restart, by Gordon Korman! This is a listener request sent in from my friend Kavya. Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review the thought-provoking middle-grade book Haven Jacobs Saves the Planet, by Barbara Dee! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review the YA thriller One of Us Is Lying, by Karen M. McManus! Usually, I’m not into mysteries or thrillers, (or anything involving murder) but I loved this book and have already read the sequel! Listen to hear more. Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.
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: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.
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, (on accident), just now reading the first book in the series. I can’t wait to share it with you! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.
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 it so much and couldn’t wait to share it with you! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.
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 received an ARC.) Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.
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 Ruchama. I loved this book so much, and you will too! Listen to hear more. Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.
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 MasterChef, you’ll love The Last Super Chef. I can’t recommend it more! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.
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 Sour, Keep it Together, Keiko Carter, and the Jasmine Toguchi series for younger readers, about her writing and this book. Listen to hear our interview and celebrate 100 episodes! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.
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 next week to hear a special one-hundredth episode! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.
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 matter what. Listen to hear more! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.
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 emotion. It was fantastic! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.
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 amazing! I loved it. Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.
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! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.
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: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.
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 like to learn more about World War 2 and the Holocaust, you can ask a grown-up if you can visit the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Website. https://www.ushmm.org/ You can also visit the Yad Vashem website, which is The World Holocaust Remembrance Center. https://www.yadvashem.org/index.html...
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.com.
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’ll love this book so much. Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.
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: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.
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 released on October 4, 2022. Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.
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: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.
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! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.
