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Research shows that people usually choose books based on factors such as author reputation, recommendations from friends, book reviews, and, embarrassingly, even based on a book’s cover art.
But The Page 1 Challenge turns all that upside down. In each episode we select a book and read just Page 1 to you. We don’t tell you upfront the author or title. And of course, you can’t see the cover art.
Can Page 1, on its own, be captivating enough to make you want to read the book? That’s the Challenge!
Oh, and don’t worry, we do identify the book at the end of each episode.
So, is it fair to judge a book only by its first page? Oh, heck no! But it sure is fun! And who knows - you might discover the start of some wonderful stories here.
Our episodes are short – each is only about 5 minutes. Think of it as a little piece of podcast pie, like a dessert after a meal of your favorite long-form podcasts. Who doesn’t love dessert?
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This is The Page 1 Challenge! the podcast that’s like a blind audition for books. Before revealing the title or author we read the first page. Is it a famous book or one you’ve never heard of? Is it a best-selling author or a debut novelist? The only thing that matters here is whether hearing Page 1 makes you want to read the rest of the book. [ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode features the YA book Rise by Freya Fre...
Welcome hungry readers! Your Page 1 Challenge table is ready for you. Remember, the only items on the menu here are appetizers. Before we identify the delicious book or the chef, you get to taste the first page. Plus, we’ll add some seasoned words from the chef after reading. Let’s see if it makes you hungry for more. [ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode features the book Just a Touch, by Phil A. Davis, published by Live ...
You should NEVER judge by its cover. But you should sometimes judge a book by its first page, because THIS is The Page 1 Challenge, and that’s what we do here. Is that a FAIR way to judge a book? Well, no, but it is pretty fun! So, let’s see if hearing this first page makes you want to read this book! [ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode features the book Shadows of the Past by Eric Goebelbecker, published by Trick of th...
Ya know, The Page 1 Challenge is a lot like the show The Voice. The Voice does blind vocal auditions so only the singer’s skill matters. Will the judges turn their chairs to see who the singer is? On The Page 1 Challenge, only the first page of a book matters, and YOU are the judge. Will hearing page 1 make you want to turn your metaphorical chair and read the book? That’s the challenge! [ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This ...
Surely you aren’t saying that a book can be judged by its first page! Actually, I am saying that. And don’t call me Shirley. Because this is The Page 1 Challenge, where we read the first page before revealing the title or author of the book. Can a book really captivate you on the first page? That’s what we’re here to find out. In 3-2-1… [ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode features the book Ice and ...
Do you like a good mystery? I’m not saying that the book in today’s episode IS a mystery… you know we don’t give clues like that. No, here on The Page 1 Challenge the mystery is simply “Will I like this book based on hearing just the first page, without even knowing the title or author?” Hmm, Let’s see how YOU solve this mystery. [ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode features the book Geronimo Must Die, by J.R. Lindermuth, publish...
Judging a book by its cover is considered to be superficial and unsophisticated. Judging a book by its first page is considered to be... the whole point of this podcast called The Page 1 Challenge. Before telling you the title or author of this book, I’ll read the first page. You decide if you like it. After reading I’ll identify the book. Ready? Let’s begin. [ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode features the book Witch’s Ch...
Welcome to "The Page 1 Challenge," where we take on the exhilarating task of unraveling the essence of a book from... you guessed it, JUST the first page! I’ll give you no clues. Not the title, Not the author, not even the genre until AFTER I read the first page. Buckle up buttercup. Here we go! [ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode features the book Saint Joseph, by J. Salvatore Domino, published by Stairns Media in 20...
This is The Page 1 Challenge where EVERY book is a mystery to start with since I don’t reveal the title or author until AFTER (and ONLY) reading the first page. If Page 1 tickles your fancy, you might want to read the whole book. Let’s find out with today’s contestant. [ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode features the book Antuna’s Story by Terry Birdgenaw, published on Kindle in 2022. Find this book on Amazon: https://www.amazon...
Buckle up, bookworms! It's time for The Page 1 Challenge. We don’t judge a book by its cover – that’s shallow. We judge a book by hearing its first page. Because that, well, that’s shallow too, but it’s kinda fun. After reading page 1 I’ll reveal the title and author. OK, Let’s get started... [ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode features the book The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend, by Katarina Bivald, published by Sourc...
Let me ask you…Are first impressions important? They sure are here on The Page 1 Challenge, where books try to capture your interest with just their first page, and that’s even BEFORE we reveal the title or author. Is that possible? Let’s see how this book does. [ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode features the book The Great Game by Bay Woodwin, published by Dark Porch Publishing in 2023. Find this book on Amazon: https:...
This is The Page 1 Challenge, the podcast for curious book lovers where, technically speaking, EVERY book is a "mystery" to start with, because I don’t tell you anything about it until AFTER I read the first page. Then the mystery becomes whether you like it enough to want to read the whole book. Let’s give it a try: [ SPOILERS – DON’T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode features the book Confronting Power and Chaos: The Uncharted Kaleidoscope of My Lif...
What is The Page 1 Challenge? Well, it’s like a blindfolded wine tasting. You get to taste the wine and not be influenced by the winery, the price tag, or the label. You judge it purely by how it tastes. It’s the same with The Page 1 Challenge. I read page 1 of a book, and If you like what you hear, you might want to read the rest of it. [ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode features the book Play Something Prett...
This is The Page 1 Challenge, where we play a simple little game. I’ll read the first page of a book BEFORE revealing the title or author. You decide if this taste, this appetizer, makes you hungry for the rest of the book. Ready? Let’s begin. [ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode features the book The Ainsworth Killings of 1879, by J.L. Willow, published by Nebula Press in 2024. J.L. Willow’s website: https://jlwillow...
Dear subscribers of The Page 1 Challenge: This week, instead of hearing the first page of a book, you're going to hear this year's annual Silly Christmas song that I make for my grandchildren. It seems that posting it here is the easiest way to make it easy for them to listen to on a suitable device (since CDs are not a thing any more). In case you're curious, this is just the latest in a long line of goofy songs, such as: "I'm Dreaming Of A Green Pickle" (to the tune of I'm Dre...
Author interview and book recommendation podcasts are a dime a dozen. They introduce the author and say the book title… geez - talk about spoilers! On this show BEFORE we tell you the title of the book OR who the author is, we let the book speak for itself by reading the first page. Of course, after reading we will give you the details. Ready to give it a try? [ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode features the book C...
This is The Page 1 Challenge. Imagine you’re in an ice cream store blindfolded. You can’t see what the ice cream looks like or the names of the flavors. All you can do is ask for a taste to find one you like. That’s sort of what we do here. We give you an audio taste of a book – just the first page. And based on that, you decide if you want to read the whole book. [ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode features the...
This is The Page 1 Challenge, and you know the deal here. We don’t reveal the title or author of a book until AFTER reading the first page. If page 1 is really good, maybe it’ll make you want to read the whole book! That’s kind of a weird theory – but it just might work! [ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode features the Novella Death By Podcasting, by Sarah Archer and Landis Wade, published in 2023. Find this book on Amazon...
Hey, what’s the title of that book? Not telling you. Well, who is the author? Not telling you that either. I’m not revealing anything until AFTER I read the first page to you. Because THIS is The Page 1 Challenge! Can hearing page 1 make you want to read the book? Let’s find out! [ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode features the book Lies, Deception, and the Stealing of Wealth, by Phil A Davis, publishe...
If you’re listening to this podcast in hopes of hearing an author interview, you’re out of luck! On The Page 1 Challenge, we feature a book by reading its first page – even before revealing the title or author. Can the first page captivate you enough to make you want to read that book? Let’s find out! [ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode features the book Public Display of Aggression, by Hugh Fritz, published on Amazon Kindle in 2...
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