Podcast
Hook of a Book
Hosted by Ellie Mano · EN
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
21episodes
Episodes
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A Teen's Guide to Animal Farm!
4d ago00:09:25Tap to summarizeToday, I discuss all things Animal Farm, by George Orwell!Goodreads/Fable: Ellie ManoEmail: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.comTikTok/Instagram: @hookofabook
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Want to Know a Secret?
2w ago00:09:12Tap to summarizeToday, I review Want to Know a Secret, by Frieda McFadden!Goodreads: Ellie ManoInstagram/TikTok: @hookofabookEmail: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com
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A Teen's Guide to Anne of Green Gables!
3w ago00:09:47Tap to summarizeToday, for Hook of a Book's 300th episode, I review Anne of Green Gables, by L.M. Montgomery!Goodreads/Fable: Ellie ManoEmail: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.comTikTok/Instagram: @hookofabook
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Yolk
4w ago00:09:45Tap to summarizeToday, I review Yolk, by Mary H.K. Choi!Goodreads: Ellie ManoInstagram/TikTok: @hookofabookEmail: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com
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A Teen's Guide to Little Women
May 1600:09:55Tap to summarizeToday, I discuss all things Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott!Goodreads/Fable: Ellie ManoEmail: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.comInstagram/TikTok: @hookofabook
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Shards of Silence
May 900:10:22Tap to summarizeToday, I review Shards of Silence, by Brian Lee Young!Goodreads/Fable: Ellie ManoInstagram/TikTok: @hookofabookEmail: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com
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A Teen's Guide to Frankenstein
May 200:09:35Tap to summarizeToday, I discuss all things Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley!Goodreads/Fable: Ellie ManoEmail: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.comTikTok/Instagram: @hookofabook
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Red Rising
Apr 2500:09:42Tap to summarizeToday, I review Red Rising, by Pierce Brown!Goodreads/Fable: Ellie ManoInstagram/TikTok: @hookofabookEmail: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com
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A Teen's Guide to Shakespeare
Apr 1800:09:55Tap to summarizeToday, I discuss all things Shakespeare!Goodreads/Fable: Ellie ManoEmail: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.comTikTok/Instagram: @hookofabook
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The Escape Game
Apr 1100:09:12Tap to summarizeToday, I review The Escape Game, by Marissa Meyer and Tamara Moss!Goodreads/Fable: Ellie ManoEmail: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.comInstagram/TikTok: @hookofabook
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