Hook of a Book

Ellie Mano

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: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com

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S1 · E314
Saturday · 9 min
There There
Today, I review There There, by Tommy Orange! Goodreads: Ellie Mano Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com TikTok/Instagram: @hookofabook
S1 · E313
August 29 · 9 min
Lies Between Us
Today, I review Lies Between Us, a YA thriller by Jessica Goodman! Goodreads: Ellie Mano Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com TikTok/Instagram: @hookofabook
S1 · E312
August 22 · 9 min
Sword Catcher
Today, I review Sword Catcher, by Cassandra Clare! Goodreads/Fable: Ellie Mano Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com TikTok/Instagram: @hookofabook
S1 · E311
August 15 · 19 min
All About the Banned Book Boxes Project (with Aria!)
Today, I interview Aria, the teenage founder of the Banned Book Boxes Project! @tx_bannedbookboxes https://bannedbookboxes.wixsite.com/banned-book-boxes?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio Goodreads: Ellie Mano Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com Instagram/TikTok: @hookofabook
S1 · E310
August 8 · 9 min
What the River Knows
Today, I review What the River Knows, by Isabel Ibañez! Goodreads/Fable: Ellie Mano Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com Instagram/TikTok: @hookofabook
S1 · E309
August 1 · 36 min
The Unexpected Afterlife of Salon Rose + Interview with author Amy B. Scher!
Today, I review The Unexpected Afterlife of Salon Rose, and interview the author, Amy B. Scher! Join us as we discuss making the switch from nonfiction to fiction in publishing, the true story that inspired this book, and integrating real emotions into writing. https://amybscher.com/the-unexpected-afterlife-of-salon-rose-book-amy-b-scher/ https://amybscher.com Goodreads: Ellie Mano Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com Instagram/TikTok: @hookofabook
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August 1 · 26 min
All Things "The Unexpected Afterlife of Salon Rose" with Amy B. Scher!
Here is my interview with Amy B. Scher, the author of the upcoming YA coming-of-age story "The Unexpected Afterlife of Salon Rose." Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com Goodreads: Ellie Mano TikTok/Instagram: @hookofabook
S1 · E308
July 25 · 9 min
Annie John
Today, I review Annie John, by Jamaica Kincaid! Goodreads: Ellie Mano Instagram/TikTok: @hookofabook Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com
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July 18 · 10 min
My Favorite Summer Reads for Teens!
Today, I share the best books for teens to read in the summer! Goodreads: Ellie Mano Instagram: @hookofabook Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com
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July 11 · 9 min
The Vacation Shift
Today, I review The Vacation Shift, by Lily Chu! Goodreads: Ellie Mano Instagram/TikTok: @hookofabook Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com
S1 · E305
July 4 · 10 min
Not Quite Dead Yet
Today, I review Not Quite Dead Yet, by Holly Jackson! Goodreads: Ellie Mano Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com TikTok/Instagram: @hookofabook
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June 27 · 9 min
A First Time for Everything
Today, I review A First Time for Everything, by K.L. Walther! Goodreads/Fable: Ellie Mano Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com TikTok/Instagram: @hookofabook
S1 · E303
June 20 · 9 min
Beth is Dead
Today, I review Beth is Dead, by Katie Bernet! Goodreads/Fable: Ellie Mano Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com TikTok/Instagram: @hookofabook
S1 · E302
June 13 · 9 min
A Teen's Guide to Animal Farm!
Today, I discuss all things Animal Farm, by George Orwell! Goodreads/Fable: Ellie Mano Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com TikTok/Instagram: @hookofabook
S1 · E301
June 6 · 9 min
Want to Know a Secret?
Today, I review Want to Know a Secret, by Frieda McFadden! Goodreads: Ellie Mano Instagram/TikTok: @hookofabook Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com
S1 · E300
May 30 · 9 min
A Teen's Guide to Anne of Green Gables!
Today, for Hook of a Book's 300th episode, I review Anne of Green Gables, by L.M. Montgomery! Goodreads/Fable: Ellie Mano Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com TikTok/Instagram: @hookofabook
S1 · E299
May 23 · 9 min
Yolk
Today, I review Yolk, by Mary H.K. Choi! Goodreads: Ellie Mano Instagram/TikTok: @hookofabook Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com
S1 · E298
May 16 · 9 min
A Teen's Guide to Little Women
Today, I discuss all things Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott! Goodreads/Fable: Ellie Mano Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com Instagram/TikTok: @hookofabook
S1 · E296
May 9 · 10 min
Shards of Silence
Today, I review Shards of Silence, by Brian Lee Young! Goodreads/Fable: Ellie Mano Instagram/TikTok: @hookofabook Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com
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May 2 · 9 min
A Teen's Guide to Frankenstein
Today, I discuss all things Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley! Goodreads/Fable: Ellie Mano Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com TikTok/Instagram: @hookofabook

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