Hook of a Book

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Five Things About Ava Andrews, by Margaret Dilloway. This is a wonderful book about a girl managing anxiety, a heart condition, and being an introvert whose best friend just moved away. I’d read it again any day! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Hey! Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Recipe For Disaster, by Aimee Lucido! This is a great book about understanding your identity. Written in prose and verse, Recipe For Disaster is a book to be cherished! Email me at hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Barakah Beats, by Maleeha Siddiqui. This book is absolutely amazing! I fell in love with the main character, Nimra, and her journey. If you like music, or have ever been caught up in a web of lies, this is the book for you! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Hey, y’all! Today, I review a listener request sent in from Carly—The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles, by Julie Edwards Andrews. (Yes, the actress! As in, Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music.) This whimsical, fantastical tale is great for kids of all ages! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review a novel told through texts, calls, emails, and video transcripts—The Jigsaw Jungle, by Kristin Levine! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review New From Here, by Kelly Yang. This book is amazing, and it taught me so much about what it was like overseas, particularly in Hong Kong, when COVID-19 struck. I didn’t quite realize how much COVID had devastated Europe and Asia before reaching North America! Kelly Yang’s new book is funny, sweet, and a great family story. Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review The Kate in Between, by Claire Swinarski! This book was a wonderful tale of how right and wrong aren’t always black and white. I highly recommend this book to middle grade readers! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Let me start off by saying this: I had no idea I could get so emotionally attached to a book. 😬 This listener request was sent in from Annabelle, and I’m SO GLAD she sent me the request! Where the Red Fern Grows is just amazing. Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review The House That Wasn’t There, by Elana K. Arnold. I had heard some good things about this book, but it was complete luck that my mom happened to pick it out for me at the library. I’m SO glad she did! Listen to hear more. Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Maybe He Just Likes You, by Barbara Dee. Whoa, guys—this book is totally amazing. It talks about an issue rarely addressed that we need to spread awareness about. Listen to the episode to hear more! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Hi! Welcome back! Today, I’m reviewing an amazing book by the author of The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl—The World Ends in April, by Stacy McAnulty! This is another book I found on the shelf of the library, and I’m so glad I did! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Hey guys! Today, I’m reviewing a fantastic novel by Wendy Mass, the amazing author of 11 Birthdays and The Candymakers—Every Soul a Star! Seriously. Read. This. Book. Email me at: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Hey guys! For those of you who follow Hook of a Book on Instagram, you already know what this is. For those of you who don’t, well, Hook of a Book is raising money to help the Malala Fund. If you’d like to be entered in a raffle to win a free copy of ANY book that I’ve reviewed on the show, listen to the episode to hear how! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review a moving book by Nathaniel and Magda Newman—Normal! This book will make you giggle. This book will make you cry. This book will make you think. This book is a book that will stay deeply with me for a long time—and I’m so glad that I got the opportunity

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl, by Stacy McAnulty! This is a listener request sent in from Julia. (Thank you, Julia!) Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

LISTENER REQUESTS ARE BACK! I’m so sorry for taking a 10+ week listener request break, but I’m getting back into the swing of things! This is a great book recommended by E.V., and you’ll love it! It’s actually by the same author as Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Rick Riordan) and has a few moments that tie in with Percy Jackson. Thank you, E.V.! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review The Chance to Fly, by Ali Stroker and Stacy Davidowitz! This is a really amazing book about life with a disability, theater, and more specifically, the musical Wicked! (Wicked happens to be my all-time favorite musical.) As always, email me at: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Everything I Know About You, by Barbara Dee, the author of Halfway Normal, which I reviewed on an earlier episode. This is a great book that I think everyone would enjoy! As always, if you have a book you want me to review on the show, email me at: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Out of My Heart, by Sharon M. Draper. This is the sequel to the amazing book Out of My Mind, which I reviewed on an earlier episode! I’m so glad I get to share this book with you! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review a wonderful book by Malala Yousafzai—I Am Malala: Young Readers Edition, a terrific autobiography written by the youngest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. Malala Yousafzai is such an inspiration, and her story is incredible. Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Charlotte’s Web, by E.B. White! Charlotte’s Web is a renowned book that was published in 1952. Actually, I was recently in the play version of Charlotte’s Web as Wilbur, the pig! Claire, who you’ll hear from later in the episode, played Templeton, the rat. Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review the sensational book by Chad Morris and Shelly Brown, Mustaches for Maddie! Email me at: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com. Merry Christmas to everyone listening on Christmas Day! Have a happy New Year!

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review the first book in the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan: Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief! This is a great book for fans of mythology, and I’m so glad to share it with you! Email me at: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Becoming: Adapted for Young Readers, by Michelle Obama. Michelle, a former First Lady, has recently adapted her memoir for younger readers, and I’m so excited to share it with you! Email me at: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Annie B., Made For TV, by Amy Dixon. This book is perfect for the inventor in all of us, and you’ll love it! Email me at: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.