Best Little Literature Sure Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 50 4:59

11M ago4:59

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. [ SP…

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Episode 49 4:58

11M ago4:58

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 …

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Episode 48 4:59

11M ago4:59

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…

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Episode 47 5:00

1y ago5:00

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 …

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Episode 46 5:00

1y ago5:00

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 …

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Episode 45 4:59

1y ago4:59

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…

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Episode 44 4:54

1y ago4:54

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? L…

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Episode 43 5:00

1y ago5:00

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 EPISO…

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Episode 42 5:14

1+ y ago5:14

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…

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Episode 41 4:47

1+ y ago4:47

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!…

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Episode 40 5:02

1+ y ago5:02

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 featur…

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Episode 39 5:20

1+ y ago5:20

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 Y…

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Episode 38 5:04

1+ y ago5:04

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…

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Episode 37 4:50

1+ y ago4:50

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 Ain…

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2023 Silly Song for the Grandkids 2:04

1+ y ago2:04

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…

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Episode 36 3:58

1+ y ago3:58

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 gi…

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Episode 35 3:34

1+ y ago3:34

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…

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Episode 34 3:38

1+ y ago3:38

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 episo…

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Episode 33 5:14

1+ y ago5:14

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!! ] . . . . T…

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Episode 32 5:22

1+ y ago5:22

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…

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Episode 31 5:08

1+ y ago5:08

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 - D…

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Episode 30 5:02

1+ y ago5:02

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!! ] .…

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Episode 29 4:19

1+ y ago4:19

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 re…

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Episode 28 5:29

2y ago5:29

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 …

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Episode 27 4:46

2y ago4:46

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…

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Episode 26 5:02

2y ago5:02

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 …

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Episode 25 4:32

2y ago4:32

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 LIST…

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Episode 24 4:59

2y ago4:59

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 …

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Episode 23 3:50

2y ago3:50

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 feat…

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Episode 22 4:03

2y ago4:03

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 …

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Episode 21 3:20

2y ago3:20

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? [ SPO…

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Episode 20 5:00

2y ago5:00

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…

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Episode 19 3:23

2y ago3:23

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 YO…

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Episode 18 3:39

2y ago3:39

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 - DO…

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Episode 17 4:42

2y ago4:42

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’…

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Episode 16 4:26

2y ago4:26

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…

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Episode 15 4:07

2y ago4:07

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…

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The Little Book of Common Sense Investing: Maximize Your Profits with John C. Bogle’s Proven Investment Strategies 1:35

2y ago1:35

1:35

Welcome to Episode 11 of the "AI 2 Minutes Books" podcast: "The Little Book of Common Sense Investing: Maximize Your Profits with John C. Bogle's Proven Investment Strategies." In this episode, we'll explore the timeless wisdom and practical advice from this classic book that has empowered countless investors to achieve financial success. 🎧 In this…

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Think and Grow Rich: Unlock the Secrets to Wealth and Success with Napoleon Hill’s Timeless Principles 1:30

2y ago1:30

1:30

Welcome to Episode 10 of the "AI 2 Minutes Books" podcast: "Think and Grow Rich: Unlock the Secrets to Wealth and Success with Napoleon Hill's Timeless Principles." In this episode, we'll explore the powerful insights and practical advice from this iconic book that has inspired millions of people to achieve their dreams and transform their lives. 🎧…

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The Bogleheads’ Guide to Investing: Time-tested Strategies for Building Wealth by Taylor Larimore, Mel Lindauer, and Michael LeBoeuf 1:43

2y ago1:43

1:43

Welcome to Episode 9 of the "AI 2 Minutes Books" podcast: "The Bogleheads' Guide to Investing: Time-tested Strategies for Building Wealth by Taylor Larimore, Mel Lindauer, and Michael LeBoeuf." In this episode, we'll explore the essential principles and practical advice from this influential book that has guided countless investors on their path to…

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The Simple Path to Wealth: Achieving Financial Independence with JL Collins’ Proven Strategies 1:32

2y ago1:32

1:32

Welcome to Episode 8 of the "AI 2 Minutes Books" podcast: "The Simple Path to Wealth: Achieving Financial Independence with JL Collins' Proven Strategies." In this episode, we'll explore the key insights and actionable advice from this highly acclaimed book that has transformed the lives of countless individuals on their journey to financial indepe…

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The Automatic Millionaire: Proven Strategies for Building Wealth Effortlessly by David Bach 1:37

2y ago1:37

1:37

Welcome to Episode 7 of the "AI 2 Minutes Books" podcast: "The Automatic Millionaire: Proven Strategies for Building Wealth Effortlessly by David Bach." In this episode, we'll explore the practical and actionable steps from this best-selling book that has helped millions of people achieve financial success and become automatic millionaires. 🎧 In th…

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Your Money or Your Life: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez 2:08

2y ago2:08

2:08

Welcome to Episode 6 of the "AI 2 Minutes Books" podcast: "Your Money or Your Life: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez." In this episode, we'll explore the life-changing principles and practices from this influential book that has helped countless individuals redefine thei…

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The Millionaire Next Door: Uncovering the Secrets of America’s Wealthy by Thomas Stanley and William Danko 1:38

2y ago1:38

1:38

Title: The Millionaire Next Door: Uncovering the Secrets of America's Wealthy by Thomas Stanley and William Danko Description: Welcome to Episode 5 of the "AI 2 Minutes Books" podcast: "The Millionaire Next Door: Uncovering the Secrets of America's Wealthy by Thomas Stanley and William Danko." In this episode, we'll delve into the surprising findin…

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The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Success by Dave Ramsey 2:06

2y ago2:06

2:06

Welcome to Episode 4 of the "AI 2 Minutes Books" podcast: "The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Success by Dave Ramsey." In this episode, we'll explore the key principles and strategies from Dave Ramsey's best-selling book that has helped millions achieve financial freedom and lasting wealth. 🎧 In this episode, you'll learn: - The …

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Rich Dad Poor Dad: Key Lessons from Robert Kiyosaki’s Best-Selling Book 1:26

2y ago1:26

1:26

Welcome to Episode 3 of the "AI 2 Minutes Books" podcast: "Rich Dad Poor Dad: Key Lessons from Robert Kiyosaki's Best-Selling Book." In this episode, we'll kick off our journey by exploring the essential principles and strategies that have transformed the lives of millions worldwide, all in just 2 minutes. 🎧 In this episode, you'll learn: - The imp…

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The Intelligent Investor: A Comprehensive Guide to Value Investing by Benjamin Graham 1:45

2y ago1:45

1:45

Welcome to Episode 2 of the "AI 2 Minutes Books": "The Intelligent Investor: A Comprehensive Guide to Value Investing by Benjamin Graham". In this episode, we'll explore the key concepts and strategies from this classic investment book that has shaped the investment philosophies of some of the world's most successful investors, including Warren Buf…

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Introduction to AI 2 Minutes Books 1:18

2y ago1:18

1:18

Hi everyone, my name is Scarlett. Welcome to "AI 2 Minutes Books", the podcast where we use artificial intelligence to summarize popular books in under 2 minutes. As someone who loves reading but often struggles to find time for it, I know how frustrating it can be to have a growing pile of books you want to read but never get around to. That's why…

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Episode 14 4:45

2y ago4:45

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…

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Episode 13 5:04

2y ago5:04

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…

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