Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Focused, by Alyson Gerber. This book is phenomenal, and really explains ADHD in an easy-to-understand, lighthearted way! It’s perfect for tweens and teens who may be struggling with that condition. Email me: [email protected].

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Room to Dream, the newest addition to the Front Desk series, by Kelly Yang. I’m so excited to share this book with you! Email me at: [email protected].

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus, by Dusti Bowling. This is the sequel to Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus, which I reviewed on an earlier episode. I love this book, and I’m sure you will, too! If you have a book you want me to review on the show, email me at: [email protected].

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Strange Birds: A Field Guide to Ruffling Feathers, by Celia C. Pérez. This was a listener request sent in from Leah, and it’s a fantastic book! If you have a book you want me to review on the show, email me at: [email protected].

Today, I review Keeper of the Lost Cities, by Shannon Messenger. This was an anonymous listener request, and I love this series!!! It’s so good. I also have a special guest on the show: Bella from the podcast Bella’s Book Store. If you want to hear her podcast, here’s the link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bellas-book-store/id1573508025. If you have a book you want me to review on the show, email me at: [email protected].

“I am Ivan. I am a gorilla. It’s not as easy as it looks.” These are the opening lines to an amazing book by Katherine Applegate: The One and Only Ivan. This is a rare type of book—it appeals to both boys and girls, to both younger kids and older kids, and even adults! The One and Only Ivan was also recently made into a movie. It’s a powerful story of friendship, and will leave you feeling inspired. Also, listen until the end of the episode to hear who won Hook of a Book’s very first giveaway!! If YOU have a book you want me to review on the show, you can email me at: [email protected].

On today’s episode of Hook of a Book, I review Starfish, by Lisa Fipps. This book was amazing. Just amazing. It was a listener request sent in from Maeve, and I read it all in one day! I just couldn’t put it down! If you like books written in verse, I couldn’t recommend this book more! If you have a book you want me to review on the show, email me at: [email protected]. You can also send in a voice message that might be featured on a future episode!

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell, by Chris Colfer. This was a listener request sent in from Mackenzie. It was really good, and I’m so excited to share it with you! If you have a book you want me to review on the show, email me at [email protected].

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review When You Trap a Tiger, by Tae Keller. This book was really awesome, and it just won the Newbery Medal, which is a HUGE award in the literature world. This book was phenomenal! I’m so glad I get to share it with you. Also, BIG announcement: Hook of a Book is having it’s very first giveaway! This was made possible by a generous donation from the Girls To Women Health Clinic. If you’d like to win a $25 Barnes and Noble gift card, email me at: [email protected]. Put “Giveaway” in the subject line and tell me your name, age, and your favorite book of all time. Email by October 2 at midnight, and you’ll be entered in a random drawing for the gift card! You’ll be notified by email if you win. (If you win, I will ask for your address so I can mail the gift card to you. I will NEVER reveal addresses/last names on the show.) Good luck!

Today, I review Roll With It, by Jamie Sumner! This book was STUPENDOUS, and I’m glad that I can share it with you guys! If you have a book you want me to review on the show, email me at: [email protected].