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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 4 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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    Episode 50

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 4:59


    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 French, published by Disney/Hyperion in 2024 Find this book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0bF7ZTl3Author's Website: https://www.freyafinchbooks.com/ Support the Show.The Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 49

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2024 4:58


    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 Pau Hana Publishing 2024Find this book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/6mkbLGxAuthor's Website: https://philadavisblog.wordpress.com/ Support the Show.The Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 48

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 4:59


    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 the Tale Publishing Find this book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/5SZlPhwAuthor's Website: https://ericgoebelbecker.com Support the Show.The Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 47

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 5:00


    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 episode features the book The Lost Talisman by Dominick Rettinger, published by Indelible Books. Find this book on the website: http://Indelible-books.comSupport the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 46

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 5:00


    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 Oil, by Joseph Francis Ryan, published by Angel City Press in 2021. Find this book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/443PXRQJoseph Ryan's Goodreads page: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/1572557.Joseph_Ryan  Support the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 45

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 4:59


    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, published on Kindle in 2017. Find this book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/bsFYEddAuthor's page on GoodReads.com: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1005496.J_R_LindermuthSupport the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 44

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2024 4:54


    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 Choice: Rise of the Witches, Book #1 by A.K. Stuntz, published on Kindle in 2023. Find this book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0pz6Wm5Author's website: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22018397.A_K_Stuntz Support the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 43

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2024 5:00


    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 2023. Find this book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1aIx5CsJ. Salvatore Domino's website: http://www.josephdomino.com/ Support the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 42

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 5:14


    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.com/Antunas-Story-Antunite-Chronicles-Birdgenaw/dp/1778151604/Author's website: https://terrybirdgenaw.wordpress.com/ Support the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 41

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2024 4:47


    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 Sourcebooks in 2013.  Find this book on the website: https://a.co/d/3w3lhgLAuthor's website: http://katarinabivald.se/en/Pre-order “The Murders In Great Diddling” here: https://a.co/d/99ukLFuSupport the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

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    Episode 40

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 5:02


    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://a.co/d/dtsqdiyBay Woodwin's GoodReads page:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/200479676-the-great-gameSupport the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 39

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2024 5:20


    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 Life, by Christine Skarbek, published by Austin Macauley in 2023. Find this book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/4sYCEidAuthor's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/womanuncharted/Support the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 38

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2024 5:04


    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 Pretty That You Like To Play, by Greg Allen Morgoglione, published on Kindle in 2024. Find this book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/g5DlNyqAccessible Music Project website: https://accessiblemusicproject.org/Support the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 37

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2024 4:50


    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.com/Find this book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/cFDOy37Support the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    2023 Silly Song for the Grandkids

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023 2:04


    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 Dreaming of a White Christmas)"Old Banana" (to the tune of Copa Cabana)"Some Honey in His Oatmeal Bowl" (to the tune of Somebody That I used to Know)"When I Snore" (to the tune of When I Go - the Anna Kendricks cup song)"I Want Some Brand New Underwear for Christmas" (to the tune of I want a Hippopotamus for Christmas)You get the idea.  Sorry for the deviation from the usual show.  Merry Christmas.Support the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 36

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2023 3:58


    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 Crew of Exiles, by Neal Holtschulte, published by Haste Publishing in 2022. Neal's website: https://nealholtschulte.com/home/Find this book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/fdaQeOjNeal's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HasteWritingSupport the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 35

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2023 3:34


    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 book Springs Eternal, by Eva Sandor, published in 2023. Eva's website: https://www.evasandor.com/Find this book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/4InWvJlSupport the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 34

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2023 3:38


    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: https://a.co/d/aOqqynBSarah's website: https://saraharcherwrites.com/Landis' website: https://landiswade.com/Charlotte Readers Podcast: https://charlottereaderspodcast.com/Support the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

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    Episode 33

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2023 5:14


    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, published on Amazon Kindle in 2023. Phil's website: https://philadavisblog.wordpress.com/Find this book on Amazon: https://rb.gy/vi3aegSupport the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 32

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2023 5:22


    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 2021. This is installment 2 of the Mystic Rampage trilogy.Hugh's website: http://www.hughfritz.com/Find this book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/aH1oGMUThe illustrations in the book were done by Lothar Speer who works with books and does wedding paintings. He can be found at renproject.comSupport the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 31

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 5:08


    Looking for a new book to read? Well, you could check the NY Times Bestsellers list, or ask your friends for recommendations.  OR, you can be a rebel and let ME read the first page of a book to you BEFORE telling you what book it is.  Will that be enough to make you want to read the book?  THAT's the Challenge!  Ready to try?   Here we go…[ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode features the book The Time Gene, Book 1 of the Immortal Cosmos series, by L.E. Lacaille, published on Amazon Kindle in 2023.  Author's website: http://www.lelacaille.com/Find this book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/279HGBA Support the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 30

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 5:02


    Judging a book by its cover is bad.  Here on The Page 1 Challenge, we judge a book by its first page!Is that fair? Not really.   Is it weird?  Let's change the subject.After reading page 1 we'll reveal the title and author so you can find the book and read the whole thing.  Ready to try it?  [ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode features the book Crossroads, a Suspense Novel, by Rhonda Parker Taylor, published by Seacoast Press in 2023.  Rhonda's website: https://rhondaparkertaylor.com/Find this book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/3C2OXDhSupport the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 29

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 4:19


    When looking for a new book do you automatically ask “Do I know that author?” or “Have I heard of that book?”Well, what if you ignored all that and just listened to the first page to decide if it sounds interesting enough to READ that book?  Is that even a thing?It is here on The Page 1 Challenge!  We don't reveal the author or title until after reading page 1.  Let's give it a try![ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode features the book The Collared Empress, Book 1 of The King's Collared series, by Demetria Douglas, published on Amazon Kindle in 2022.  Demetria's website: https://demitriadouglas.ca/Find this book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/gFdsfkoSupport the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 28

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2023 5:29


    If you told me that people would decide whether to read a book based only on its first page, I'd say “Hey – they must listen to The Page 1 Challenge, where we read Page 1 before telling you the author, title or any description of the book.  Is that a fair way to judge a book?  No way!  But it is fun! Here, give it a try![ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode featured Girls, Crimes, and the Ruling Body, by Barry R. Ziman, published by Archway Publishing in 2021. Find this book on Amazon:  https://a.co/d/7WoR6ocSupport the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 27

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2023 4:46


    Welcome to the Page 1 Challenge, a fun little game for book lovers.  Here's how we play: without knowing the title, author or even genre of a book, can hearing Page 1 be captivating enough to make you want to read it?  That's the challenge!  We'll identify the book after reading. [ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode featured Reckless Beginnings, by Tina Hogan Grant, published by Tina Hogan Grant Books in 2021. Tina's website: https://linktr.ee/tinahogangrantFind this book on Amazon:  https://a.co/d/dmOG5E6Support the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 26

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2023 5:02


    Welcome to the Page 1 Challenge, a fun little podcast game for book lovers.  Here's how we play: without knowing the title, author or even genre of a book, can hearing Page 1 be captivating enough to make you want to read the book?  That's the challenge!  Of course we'll identify the book after reading.[ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode featured The Kimoni Legacy: Initiation, by Omari Richards, published by Anansi Publications in 2023. Omari's website: https://omari-richards.com/Find this book on Amazon: https://omari-richards.com/Support the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2023 4:32


    Remember when your mother was making spaghetti sauce and she gave you a spoonful to taste?  That's sort of what we do here on The Page 1 Challenge.  We give you just a taste of a book – just the first page.  Is the first page yummy enough to make you want to devour the whole book?  That's the challenge. Open wide… [ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode featured If That Was Lunch, We're Finished, by D J Colbert, published by Rireana Press in 2023. DJ's website: https://books2read.com/IfThatWasLunchFind this book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/793wAXbAid Organization: https://www.butterflytrust.orgSupport the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2023 4:59


    Imagine a world where people choose to read a book without first knowing the title or the author. Does such a world exist? Yes! This is The Page 1 Challenge, where we find out if only hearing a book's first page is enough to make us want to read that book.  Of course, we will reveal the title and author at the end of the episode. Are you up for The Challenge?  Let's see![ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode featured Invisible Orphans by Jade Moon Le, published by Rare Bird Books in 2022. Jade's website: https://www.jademoonle.com/Find this book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Invisible-Orphans-Jade-Moon/dp/164428314XSupport the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2023 3:50


    Don't judge a book by its cover. That's good advice. But we take it a step further.  We don't even judge a book by the title or author.  We judge it by listening to the first page!  This is The Page 1 Challenge!  Can page 1 entice you to read the book?  Let's find out![ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode featured The Pineys : Book 1 : My Cousin the Piney, by Tony DiGerolamo, published by South Jersey Rebellion Productions in 2019.Tony's website: http://www.thewebcomicfactory.com/Find this book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/2cPuwTISupport the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2023 4:03


    Welcome to the Page 1 Challenge, a fun little game for book lovers.  Here's how we play: without knowing the title, author or even genre of a book, can hearing Page 1 be captivating enough to make you want to read it?  That's the challenge!  We'll identify the book after reading.  There's something a little different about this episode.  See if you can spot it.[ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode of A Flicker In The Water, by Bob Gonzalez, published by Mindstir Media in 2022. Bob's website: https://flickerinthewater.com/Find this book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3P5MojcSupport the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2023 3:20


    Hello! I'm going to read page 1 of a book to you, and I won't tell you the title or author before reading it. But how will you know if the author is famous or the book is an award-winning best seller?  Ah! You won't!  And that's point of this podcast – judging a book by only the first page.  I'll reveal the author and title AFTER reading.  Ready?[ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode of The Page 1 Challenge features thebook The Latecomer, by Jean Hanff Korelitz, published by Celedon Books in 2022.This book won numerous awards, including being a New York Times Notable Book, an NPR Best Book of the Year, and a New Yorker Best Book of 2022.  You may also recognize Jean's name from her appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon when her book The Plot won their 2021 Summer Reads contest.Jean's website: https://www.jeanhanffkorelitz.com/Find this book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/dG4LiCWJean on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon: https://youtu.be/jCXOvdR6lvESupport the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 5:00


    Imagine choosing to read a book without first knowing the title, the author, or even seeing the cover art.  Who would do that?  Well, WE would!  This is The Page 1 Challenge, where we find out if only hearing a book's first page is enough to make us want to read that book.  Of course, after reading it we will reveal the title and author. Are you up for The Challenge?  Let's see![ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode of The Page 1 Challenge features thebook Blackout Trail, by Linda Naughton, published by Wordsmyth Creations in 2022.Linda's website: https://www.lindanaughton.com/Find this book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/dSWp3wTSupport the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 3:23


    Title?  Author?  We don't need no stinking title or author!  This is The Page 1 Challenge, where we judge a book by its first page. Is page 1 compelling enough to make you want to read the book? That's what we're here to find out. (and of course we will share the title and author at the end of the episode). Here we go![ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode of The Page 1 Challenge features thebook Olga Dies Dreaming, by Xochital Gonzalez, published by Flatiron Books in 2023.Xochital's website: https://www.xochitlgonzalez.com/Find this book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250786185?tag=macmillan-20Support the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2023 3:39


    THIS is The Page 1 Challenge, the podcast where we DON'T judge a book by its cover, or even by the author or the title!  We judge it by reading the first page, and only the first page. Is that fair?  Oh, heck no.  But it is a fun little game for book lovers!  After reading Page 1 we will reveal the author and title.  Let's give it a try![ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode of The Page 1 Challenge features the book “The Peppermill Murders”, by Steven Hartman, published in 2013.  Find this book here on Amazon:https://a.co/d/5PXv8psSupport the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2023 4:42


    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 of The Page 1 Challenge features the book “Eastern Tales, vol 1”, by Christopher Hamilton, published in 2023. Find this book here on Amazon:  Support the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 16

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2023 4:26


    Fellow cave people, choosing new book to read doesn't HAVE to involve knowing title or author or seeing the cave art.  We just invented fire!  And by 'fire' I mean listening to the first page of the book to see if we find it compelling.  Cuddle up to your club and listen to this episode of The Page 1 Challenge![ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . .This episode of The Page 1 Challenge features the book “In Troy's Company", by Forrest Greene, published by JMS Books in 2023.On Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/Forrest-Greene/e/B0C44JB324/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1Support the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 15

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2023 4:07


    Welcome to The Page 1 Challenge . If you've listened to this podcast before you know that this is usually where I give a whimsical intro about how the podcast works.  Today I'm just going to say that this particular Page 1 may start off misleading you a bit.  So, keep on your toes as you listen.  [ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode of The Page 1 Challenge features thebook “Thank You For Listening”, by Julia Whelan, published by Avon in 2022.  Julia's website is https://jmwhelan.com/Support the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2023 4:45


    Welcome to the podcast! I'm going to read the first page of a book to you.  I bet you'd like to know the title and author of this book first, wouldn't you.  Sure…. That's the kind of person you are.  But that's not how we do things on The Page 1 Challenge.  Here we read the first page FIRST to see if you like it,  and THEN we reveal the title and author. [ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode of The Page 1 Challenge features the New York Times Editor's Choice book “How Not To Drown In a Glass of Water”, by Angie Cruz, published by Flatiron Books in 2022.  Angie's website is https://www.angiecruz.com/Support the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2023 5:04


    You are traveling to a dimension where you can neither know the title nor author of a book. A journey into a land where you can't even see a book's cover art.  What will you do? Your future may depend upon deciding if the first page alone is captivating enough to make you want to read the book. You have entered.. The Page 1 Challenge Zone[ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode of The Page 1 Challenge features the book " The Guncle” by Steven Rowley, published by G.P. Putnam's Sons in 2022. Steven's website is https://www.stevenrowley.comSupport the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2023 3:46


    Welcome to The Page 1 Challenge. On this book lover's podcast, it is meritocracy, or rather Page1itocracy that matters. We don't reveal the author, title, or any description of a book until AFTER we read page 1. So the first page has to impress you enough to make you want to read the book.  Can it?  Let's see![ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode of The Page 1 Challenge features the book " Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore” by Robin Sloan, published by Farrar, Strauss, and Giroux in 2012. Robin's website is https://www.robinsloan.com/ Support the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 2:56


    Welcome to The Page 1 Challenge - the short podcast for book lovers where the host changes the intro every week just for the novelty of it, and we read ONLY the first page of a book to you before identifying the title and author.  Is that any way to choose a book?  Well, it's ONE way – Let's give it a try and see if it works for you![ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode of The Page 1 Challenge features the book "The Progeny" by Tosca Lee, published by Howard Books in 2016. Tosca's website is https://toscalee.com/Support the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2023 3:21


    If you told me that people would decide whether to read a book based only on its first page, I'd say “Hey – you must listen to The Page 1 Challenge, where we read Page 1 before telling you the author, title or any description of the book.  Is that a fair way to judge a book?  No way!  But it is fun! Here, give it a try![ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode of The Page 1 Challenge features the book "Until Tomorrow… Little People" by Matt DeBoer, published by Glass Spider Publishing in 2021. The book is available from Amazon at this link: https://a.co/d/dDKRcQZSupport the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2023 3:44


    We're always told not to judge a book by its cover.  But nobody said not to judge by its first page!  And on The Page 1 Challenge, that's exactly what we do. Before identifying the author or title of a book, we just read Page 1.  Can page 1 captivate you enough to make you want to read the book?  That's the challenge!  Check it out... [ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ]....This episode of The Page 1 Challenge features the book "Lives Laid Away" by Stephen Mack Jones, published by Soho Crime in 2019.Stephen's website is: https://www.stephenmackjones.com/Support the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2023 3:53


    [ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ]....This episode of The Page 1 Challenge features the book "EO-N" by Dave Mason, published by Hellbox Editions in 2020.Dave's website is: https://www.davemasonwrites.com/Support the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2023 4:39


    [ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ]....This episode of The Page 1 Challenge features the book "Thieves of Joy" by Jen Guberman, published by UGM Publications in 2021.Jen's website is: https://uberguberman.com/Support the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2023 3:06


    [ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ]....This episode of The Page 1 Challenge features the book "Deadly  Declarations" by Landis Wade, published by Lystra Books in 2022.Landis' website is: https://landiswade.com/Support the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

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    Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 3:45


    [ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode of The Page 1 Challenge features the book "The Audacity of Sara Grayson" by Joani Elliot, published by Post Hill Press in 2021. Joanie's website is: https://joanielliott.com/Support the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2023 4:37


    [ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode of The Page 1 Challenge features the book "Franklin Rock" by Mark Klein, published by Greenbriar Publishing, LLC in 2021. Mark's website is:  https://www.markekleinmd.com/Support the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 3:18


    [ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode of The Page 1 Challenge features the book "The Baddest Girl on the Planet" by Heather Frese, published by Blair in 2021. Heather's website is https://heatherfrese.com/Support the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 3:19


    [ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ]....This episode of The Page 1 Challenge features the book "The Plus One" by Sarah Archer, published by G.P. Putnam's Sons in 2019.Sarah's website is: https://saraharcherwrites.com/Support the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 3:06


    [ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ]....This episode of The Page 1 Challenge features the book "What Falls Away" by Carl Filbrich, published by Level Best Books in 2022.Carl's website is: https://carlfilbrich.comSupport the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

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