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The Page 1 Challenge

The Page 1 Challenge

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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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Episodes
  • Episode 50

    Episode 50
    Jun 30 2024

    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!! ]
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    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/0bF7ZTl3

    Author’s Website: https://www.freyafinchbooks.com/

    Support the Show.

    The Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.com

    The 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=page1challenge

    Copyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

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    5 mins
  • Episode 49

    Episode 49
    Jun 23 2024

    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!! ]
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    This episode features the book Just a Touch, by Phil A. Davis, published by ‎ Live Pau Hana Publishing 2024

    Find this book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/6mkbLGx

    Author’s Website: https://philadavisblog.wordpress.com/

    Support the Show.

    The Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.com

    The 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=page1challenge

    Copyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

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    5 mins
  • Episode 48

    Episode 48
    Jun 20 2024

    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!! ]
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    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/5SZlPhw

    Author’s Website: https://ericgoebelbecker.com

    Support the Show.

    The Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.com

    The 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=page1challenge

    Copyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.

    Show More Show Less
    5 mins
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