Ellie Mano

Hook of a Book

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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: @hookofabookGoodReads: @elliemanoEmail: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com

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Ellie Mano

Episodes

The Meadowbrook Murders 08.03.2025 9:33

Today, I review The Meadowbrook Murders, by Jessica Goodman! Goodreads/Fable: Ellie Mano Instagram: @hookabook Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com

Psyche and Eros 01.03.2025 9:03

This week's review -- Psyche and Eros, by Luna McNamara! Goodreads: Ellie Mano Fable: Ellie Mano Instagram: @hookofabook Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com

A Court of Thorns and Roses 22.02.2025 10:40

Today, I review A Court of Thorns and Roses, by Sarah J. Maas! Goodreads: Ellie Mano Fable: Ellie Mano Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @hookofabook

The Otherwhere Post 15.02.2025 9:54

Today, I review The Otherwhere Post, by Emily J. Taylor! Thank you to Penguin Random House for an ARC and PR box for this book, which will be released on 2/25/25! Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com Fable: Ellie Mano Goodreads: Ellie Mano Instagram: @hookofabook

An Ember in the Ashes 08.02.2025 10:08

Today, I review An Ember in the Ashes, by Sabaa Tahir! Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com Goodreads: Ellie Mano Fable: Ellie Mano Instagram: @hookofabook

Sadie 01.02.2025 9:22

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Sadie, by Courtney Summers! Goodreads: Ellie Mano Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @hookofabook

The Poppy War 25.01.2025 10:40

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang! Instagram: @hookofabook Goodreads: Ellie Mano Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com

I Am Not Jessica Chen 18.01.2025 10:26

Today, I review I Am Not Jessica Chen, by Ann Liang! Goodreads: Ellie Mano Instagram: @hookofabook Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com

The Wilde Trials 11.01.2025 9:45

Today, I review The Wilde Trials, by Mackenzie Reed. This book will be released on January 21, 2025 -- thank you to HarperCollins for the ARC! Goodreads: Ellie Mano Instagram: @hookofabook Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com

Nothing Like the Movies 04.01.2025 9:48

Today, I review Nothing Like the Movies, by Lynn Painter! Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @hookofabook Goodreads: Ellie Mano

A Language of Dragons 28.12.2024 9:21

Today, I review A Language of Dragons, by S.F. Williamson! This book will be released on 1/7/25 -- thank you to HarperCollins for the ARC! Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com Goodreads: Ellie Mano Instagram: @hookofabook

Purple Hibiscus 21.12.2024 9:58

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Purple Hibiscus, by Chimamanda Ngoni Adichie! This is an incredible YA realistic fiction book that I couldn't put down! Goodreads: Ellie Mano Instagram: @hookofabook Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com

A Darker Shade of Magic 14.12.2024 10:04

Today, I review A Darker Shade of Magic, by V.E. Schwab! Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com Goodreads: Ellie Mano Instagram: @hookofabook

How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe 07.12.2024 9:47

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe, by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland! Goodreads: Ellie Mano Instagram: @hookofabook Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com

A Study in Drowning 30.11.2024 10:38

Today, I review A Study in Drowning, by Ava Reid! Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com Goodreads: Ellie Mano Instagram: @hookofabook

Matched 23.11.2024 9:46

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Matched, by Allie Condie! Instagram: @hookofabook Goodreads: Ellie Mano Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com

200th Episode -- Everything Bookish (feat. my bsf Magic!!) 16.11.2024 31:35

For Hook of a Book's 200th episode, my best friend Magic comes back on the podcast to discuss everything from reading slumps to Draco Malfoy fanart! Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com Goodreads: Ellie Mano Instagram: @hookofabook

This Time It's Real 09.11.2024 9:11

Today, I review This Time It's Real, by Ann Liang! Instagram: @hookofabook Goodreads: Ellie Mano Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com

I Must Betray You 02.11.2024 10:19

Today, I review I Must Betray You, by Ruta Sepetys! Goodreads: Ellie Mano Instagram: @hookofabook Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com

If We Were Villains 26.10.2024 9:43

Today, I review If We Were Villains, by M.L. Rio! Instagram: @hookofabook Goodreads: Ellie Mano Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com

The Invisible Life of Addie Larue 19.10.2024 9:36

Today, I review The Invisible Life of Addie Larue, by V.E. Schwab! Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com Goodreads: Ellie Mano Instagram: @hookofabook

Daughter of the Moon Goddess 12.10.2024 9:37

Today, I review Daughter of the Moon Goddess, by Sue Lynn Tan! Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com Goodreads: Ellie Mano Instagram: @hookofabook

If Only I Had Told Her 05.10.2024 9:30

Today, I review If Only I Had Told Her, by Laura Nowlin! Goodreads: Ellie Mano Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @hookofabook

Yellowface 28.09.2024 9:26

Today, I review Yellowface, by R.F. Kuang! This is a satirical realistic fiction book filled with dark humor that sheds light on the publishing industry! Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com Goodreads: Ellie Mano Instagram: @hookofabook

City of Bones 21.09.2024 10:01

Today, I review City of Bones, by Cassandra Clare! Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @hookofabook Goodreads: Ellie Mano