Episodes 291
Avg. Duration 8m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jan 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

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]

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Recent Episodes

S1E301 Want to Know a Secret?

Jun 06, 2026 9m

Today, I review Want to Know a Secret, by Frieda McFadden!Goodreads: Ellie ManoInstagram/TikTok: @hookofabookEmail: [email protected]

S1E300 A Teen's Guide to Anne of Green Gables!

May 30, 2026 9m

Today, for Hook of a Book's 300th episode, I review Anne of Green Gables, by L.M. Montgomery!Goodreads/Fable: Ellie ManoEmail: [email protected]/Instagram: @hookofabook

S1E299 Yolk

May 23, 2026 9m

Today, I review Yolk, by Mary H.K. Choi!Goodreads: Ellie ManoInstagram/TikTok: @hookofabookEmail: [email protected]

S1E298 A Teen's Guide to Little Women

May 16, 2026 9m

Today, I discuss all things Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott!Goodreads/Fable: Ellie ManoEmail: [email protected]/TikTok: @hookofabook

S1E296 Shards of Silence

May 09, 2026 10m

Today, I review Shards of Silence, by Brian Lee Young!Goodreads/Fable: Ellie ManoInstagram/TikTok: @hookofabookEmail: [email protected]

S1E295 A Teen's Guide to Frankenstein

May 02, 2026 9m

Today, I discuss all things Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley!Goodreads/Fable: Ellie ManoEmail: [email protected]/Instagram: @hookofabook

S1E294 Red Rising

Apr 25, 2026 9m

Today, I review Red Rising, by Pierce Brown!Goodreads/Fable: Ellie ManoInstagram/TikTok: @hookofabookEmail: [email protected]

S1E293 A Teen's Guide to Shakespeare

Apr 18, 2026 9m

Today, I discuss all things Shakespeare!Goodreads/Fable: Ellie ManoEmail: [email protected]/Instagram: @hookofabook

S1E282 The Escape Game

Apr 11, 2026 9m

Today, I review The Escape Game, by Marissa Meyer and Tamara Moss!Goodreads/Fable: Ellie ManoEmail: [email protected]/TikTok: @hookofabook

S1E280 A Teen's Guide to The Odyssey

Apr 04, 2026 11m

Today, I discuss all things "The Odyssey" -- from the upcoming movie to the controversial characters!Goodreads/Fable: Ellie ManoInstagram/TikTok: @hookofabookEmail: [email protected]

S1E279 Young World + Interview with author Soman Chainani!

Mar 28, 2026 35m

Today, I review Young World, and speak with the author, Soman Chainani! Join us as we discuss his roots in the School for Good and Evil series, as well as teenage boys acting as unreliable narrators…

S1E279 All Things "Young World" with Soman Chainani!

Mar 28, 2026 24m Bonus

Here is my interview with bestselling author Soman Chainani, the author of the School for Good and Evil series! Join us as we discuss his upcoming YA political thriller Young World!Email:…

S1E278 Last Kiss of Summer

Mar 21, 2026 9m

Today, I review Last Kiss of Summer, by Jessica M. Felleman!Goodreads/Fable: Ellie ManoEmail: [email protected]/Instagram: @hookofabook

S1E277 A Teen's Guide to The Great Gatsby

Mar 14, 2026 10m

Today, I explain all things "The Great Gatsby" for teens!Goodreads/Fable: Ellie ManoInstagram/TikTok: @hookofabookEmail: [email protected]

S1E276 Meet Me Under the Lights

Mar 07, 2026 9m

Today, I review Meet Me Under the Lights, by Cassie Miller!Goodreads/Fable: Ellie ManoEmail: [email protected]/Instagram: @hookofabook

S1E275 A Teen's Guide to Wuthering Heights

Feb 28, 2026 10m

Today, I discuss all things Wuthering Heights -- from the controversial movie release to the 1847 novel!Goodreads/Fable: Ellie ManoEmail: [email protected]/Instagram: @hookofabook

S1E272 The Guest List

Feb 21, 2026 8m

Today, I review The Guest List, by Lucy Foley!Goodreads/Fable: Ellie ManoEmail: [email protected]/Instagram: @hookofabook

S1E273 House of Salt and Sorrows

Feb 15, 2026 8m

Today, I review House of Salt and Sorrows, by Erin A. Craig!Goodreads/Fable: Ellie ManoInstagram/TikTok: @hookofabookEmail: [email protected]

S1E268 Our Infinite Fates

Feb 07, 2026 8m

Today, I review Our Infinite Fates, by Laura Steven!Goodreads/Fable: Ellie ManoTikTok/Instagram: @hookofabookEmail: [email protected]

S1E268 Rings of Fate + Interview with author Melissa de La Cruz!

Jan 31, 2026 24m

Today, I review Rings of Fate, and speak with the author, Melissa de la Cruz!Goodreads/Fable: Ellie ManoEmail: [email protected]/Instagram: @hookofabook

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