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
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Yolk
3d 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
1w ago00:09:55Tap 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
2w ago00:10:22Tap 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
3w ago00:09:35Tap 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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A Teen's Guide to The Odyssey
Apr 400:11:32Tap to summarizeToday, I discuss all things "The Odyssey" -- from the upcoming movie to the controversial characters!Goodreads/Fable: Ellie ManoInstagram/TikTok: @hookofabookEmail: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com
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Young World + Interview with author Soman Chainani!
Mar 2800:35:10Tap to summarizeToday, 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 and the color neon orange.Goodreads/Fable: Ellie ManoInstagram/TikTok: @hookofabookEmail: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com
Transcribe →All Things "Young World" with Soman Chainani!
Mar 2800:24:49Tap to summarizeHere 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: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.comGoodreads/Fable: Ellie ManoTikTok/Instagram: @hookofabook
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