The Page 1 Book Subscription

It was exciting opening my first box from Page 1, and I've very much enjoying my book! I do have a question for you, though. My niece who sent me the subscription as a gift has a Page 1 stemless wineglass that I really like. Do you have an online shop where I could purchase one of those for myself?

I was so pleased with the books and introduction to new authors from the last subscription that my daughter had given me, that she gave me another subscription: win-win of a perfect gift for me and easy for her. This time, instead of merely being pleased with the first book I have received, I was literally stunned by what an incredibly awesome personalized yet off-my-radar perfect book they selected which addressed an important part of my life (being a pianist serious enough to have passed juries at a conservatory in France) that has nothing to do with my medical career; I had barely mentioned a few music-related books in the background I provided. Yet somehow they selected such a wonderful book that not only is great reading, but the author even provides a playlist of music to listen to for each chapter. Page One Books did an amazing job of synthesizing what I wrote, or perhaps put in additional effort researching me online. They have opened new vistas of reading for me! THANK YOU, PAGE ONE BOOKS!

I was surprised to only receive 1 book. I was gifted the $99 subscription package. If I receive 1 book a month, isn't that $33 for each paperback book?

No serial killers, romance, or spy novels.

I am so impressed by the book I was given! I got the paperback of NIGHTB*TCH. I haven’t started it yet, but based on the description, it seems right up my alley! I love horror with weird surrealist undertones, especially when there’s some underlying commentary on feminism, womanhood, race, etc. (pretty specific, I know, but that’s what made the choice so impressive)! I honestly expected to be given something that was already on my TBR (which would’ve been okay, but I specifically picked this book subscription to get books that weren’t previous on my radar), but to my (pleasant) surprise I was given something that both fits my interests AND was not previously on my radar!! I can tell that my “literary matchmaker” knew their stuff lol. I’m only on my first month, and I am BEYOND impressed!! Even if I find I don’t love the novel after I’ve read it, I am still nevertheless impressed and happy with my choice. I cannot wait to get my second one!! For my next one, I trust the literary matchmaker wholeheartedly, so I trust them to pick within any genre in my interests. I pretty much love most horror, so it doesn’t necessarily always have to be lit-fic horror like this one (although I do love this selection)! I also love lit-fic, mystery-thrillers, and crime-fic (among others). As a side note, this came a lot earlier than I expected, so that was amazing as well. The goody was also really cute, and everything was really cutely packaged :)

I can't even explain how happy my book deliveries make me!

I loved the romance books! But now I’m on sort of a fantasy kick after reading Six of Crows. I would like to see your recommendations in that genre.

International Intrigue Detective type ‘who done it’ type books Thank you

Page 1 is the best book subscription I have had! It is clear that you make a real effort to personalize the books based on my profile, which makes such a difference. You have introduced me to new authors, new stories but each one has been a real delight. I was pleasantly surprised by the Jenny Lawson book 'Broken (in the best possible way)' I had never heard of her before so picked the book up with no expectations at all and it has been great! So, so funny (a-trying-to-repress-laughter-on-the-subway sort of book!) but at the same time very touching, it's been hard to put down! I also really value the diversity of voices and experiences I get from the books you choose (something that was so often missing from previous book subscriptions!) Thanks for all your work, it's very much appreciated!

I liked the size of the books you send me it gives me enough time to read them before the next book comes.

Such a great club! Love that it’s a surprise!

I am sadly at the end of my three month gift subscription. Fortunately for me, my birthday is coming up and guess what I requested! This has been the best present ever. It is such a fun surprise each month to open my box and unwrap my book. My selections were perfect for me!

Very fun. Like the book. Like the gift concept. I'd love to purchase as a gift for my goddaughter at some point, but when I activated the gift I received, I had to pay the tax! I didn't mind so much but a gift should be a gift. You should find a way to fix that. Thanks!

Although I'm only into a few pages of reading, I am impressed with how the author, Christina Thompson, is able to describe details that places the reader's imagination as being present in the events.

So happy I have a subscription for Page One Books!! The team really understand the books I like and I continue to receive books I've never heard of. It's like a little birthday or holiday gift once a month!!

I absolutely LOVE this book - She Who Became the Sun. Brilliant, well-written, engaging. Kind of like the feminist retellings of the Greek mythologies. You guys rock. For the next book, any way you can introduce me to a new period piece? I love Jane Austen, Georgette Heyer, the Brontes, Elizabeth Gaskell, Bridgerton. If not, no worries. But honestly, this last book was so good, keep up the good work!

I like the book choice. It is very interesting and I enjoy reading it

You chose Horse by Geraldine Brooks for me, and I am LOVING it - thanks!

So happy to get a book & author I've never heard of. I'm really enjoying the suspense and the writing. I thought for sure I would get something I had already read for my first book. Great job!

Love it!

Sci fi & fantasy

I have enjoyed many novels by writers from the "Golden Age" of mystery writing, but J. Jefferson Farjeon's book, "Thirteen Guests", was a very enjoyable discovery. I found his writing style intelligent and the plot of the story, although basically an English country house murder mystery, not at all predictable. I look forward to searching out and reading additional books by this author in the future. Thank you Page 1 for introducing me to this wonderful author.

Good story. Not a lot of cursing

I haven't had a chance to really dig into the collection of short stories I was sent for my June pick (Clarice Lispector, _The Complete Stories_). I read the first and enjoyed it, and look forward to reading more. Sadly, I didn't get around to reading what I was sent in May until this week! However, I loved it. I had never heard of John Williams' _Stoner_ (how is that possible?!); I enjoyed it immensely. It was a very moving book, and its exploration of the life of an academic was familiar and touching. I found the representation of his relationship with his wife a bit difficult to take for gender reasons, but it was the only part of the book that felt not quite right. I have enjoyed opening the packages, too -- there is nothing as lovely as unwrapping a book, not knowing what it will be! I also love the little gifts that come with the books -- the Pride magnet from the June box went straight from the box to the fridge. :) Thank you for your selections; I look forward to the July package!

I like the author's writing style. It has a nice flow that keeps me reading. I have become engaged in the experience the main character is caught up in. I believe the author has been diligent with her research into the time period and political turmoil she has chosen. I enjoy getting a little history thrown in with a good plot.

I love the subscription and thought put into selecting this read. It was right up my alley and I couldn’t put it down. I devoured it in two hours! However, I’m more of a literary fiction kind of gal and like novels with a bit more complexity, especially ones that use the act of writing and forms of rhetoric and syntax to enhance the meaning of the text (e.g. Gertrude Stein, James Joyce, Donna Tartt, etc). Regardless, I love occasional quick and gripping reads that immediately draw you in, like this one. I’m so impressed by the team’s ability to select cinematic books that tackle the issues and themes I care about. One genre I’d like to explore a bit more is fantasy or sci fi. I’m never quite sure how to pick those for myself and it’s important that they’re well-written! Otherwise I get got up in typos and continuity errors. I cannot wait for next month and am so, so impressed.

I just got my first book over a week ago. I have enjoyed it so far. It's right in my interest zone. Thank you very much!

I liked the flirtatious build up! Also the modern day Thirty something story line. Really can relate to the feelings.

Enjoying the book completely. Arrived just as we hit a warm spell. Perfect excuse to stay indoors.

I am almost done with this book and I am loving it! But, I think I’d like a fiction book next.

I am enjoying the larg print. The book you sent was by one of my favorite authors. Keep up the good work.

Have just started reading this book, so cannot comment on it yet! Love the author and thought I had read everything she wrote. These stories are ones I enjoy!

I haven’t finished reading the first book that was sent to me. Immediately upon receiving the book, I read the back and got super excited. So far I am really impressed with the book selection and I am enjoying reading it! I wish it was possible to get two books a months because the book is so good, it is not going to last much longer.

This was the perfect book! I am blown away. Thank you!

I never heard of the author, but am enjoying the book.

I liked the inclusion of a book mark and a magnet for pride! Yes, I would have preferred a pin, but the magnet is so beautiful and the sentiment is sweet. The actual book is perfect. Thank you for asking if I wanted paperback books so I can curl the pages grippingly. The genere is spot on. I love reading about other peoples struggles so I know I am not alone and I’ve never heard of this author! She is phenomenal. I do hope in the future you beautiful darlings mix in some non-bestsellers too, but at the end of the day I LOVE it! Thank you.

So far I am loving this book! They listened very well to what I had requested!!

Perfect choice - an author I had tried previously (Homegoing) but I hadn’t been in the head space to embrace it. So I definitely wouldn’t have sought this book out, but it is a great read - super accessible, engaging, and a premise / metaphor / conundrum that is universal and yet fascinatingly specific to the protagonist. Loving this!

I loved that you picked a newer book that was similar to one of the books I wrote about in my description!

Very good choice. Had not heard of this author, perfect.

I have LOVED this subscription! My last book, The Star Crossed Sisters of Tuscany, was the perfect book to get lost in. I'm a mood reader, and this was definitely the right book at the right time. I loved the strong sense of place, and the romantic storyline that wasn't corny and really had depth. I have throughly enjoyed the variety of books that I've been sent and can't wait for the next one!

I really liked this book. It was just a little too wordy at times. I was very pleased that you selected this book with so little background information from me. The author was new to me too. I know I need to update my profile so that you can provide more good books.

This book couldn't have been more perfect for me - it was an amazing choice for my interests!

It had a very slow start. I nearly gave up on it since the first act was so slow, but it was great once I made it to Part 2. I like books that get started a little quicker.

Loved this book! I think I have a new favorite author. I enjoyed the writer’s style a lot, specifically that the main characters were written to have wit and the intimate storylines were described in a classy way. I’m a romantic person, so I of course found it thoroughly satisfying that the main characters fell in love. As a young mom, I usually enjoy reading about motherhood but this main female character was a pleasure to read about. The ending was predictable but I didn’t mind that at all, even sometimes I find comfort in that. Again, amazing first choice! I’m so excited for my next book!

The book is right in my usual genre choice, so I was super happy. And I loved the little book-themed earrings that came with it.

I liked the genre!

I liked how all the stories of the James, Hazel, Aubrey, and Colette came together and we get to know what the rest of their lives are like at the end of the book.

I got a book that I had actually been really looking at and meaning to buy. I'm soo happy I got it and it is now at the top of my TBR list of the books I will actually read.

I'm not the simpering weak female heroine type. They make me want to shoot them. I enjoyed my first read, "Reminders of Him". It had an intriguing plot. I really very quickly and I finished that first book in about 5 hours. I would LOVE the option to have the next selection shipped more quickly that a pre-determined time frame. I'm sure other customers would like this too. Hey, if I burn through them all, then I'll want to buy more, right?

Sea of Tranquility was a wonderful book for me! Thanks! I’m looking forward to my next Page 1 delivery!

So far, I have received three of my books. I haven't had time to read them all yet, but they sound so interesting! Whoever is choosing books for me is doing an amazing job! I am waiting for summer to be able to read them. It's amazing how you know what books I would enjoy! Thank you!!

While I have enjoyed the selections so far I would like more along the lines of New York Times Best seller books. It is totally my fault since I didn't elaborate on my interests. I also would enjoy an Historic Novel or a human interest story. Thank you, Virginina

It was on my TBR list. Thanks!

Avoid heavy, tragic, emotionally draining stories....too much in the daily news. I want lighter, uplifting, happy, entertaining stories.....reading is my relaxation and escape.

Enjoyed the book. Would like a mystery

My first Page 1 book “Surviving Savannah” arrived just in time to read at the beach. Read, walk on the beach, read - perfect! Every time I looked at the ocean, I thought about Augusta and Lilly. And I moved South from the same Midwest county mentioned late in the book. So, I felt a special connection. Love the research that went into this novel. Inspired me to continue my own ancestry pursuit, and I found some stories that I’d like to weave into a book.

I've been subscribed for over a year now and have really enjoyed the experience. I have found new favorites that I have either never heard of or wouldn't have picked up otherwise! I love seeing what they picked out!

The few times I haven’t liked the book picked out the process was simple to get a replacement and the customer service has been phenomenal.

I enjoyed this book! I never would have selected this title on my own Thank you for expanding my literary world.

Good family story with child leading the dialogue.

I enjoy receiving the books very much

Got my first book that I had already read. Going to pass it on. Worried about this happening again as I am an avid reader averaging 3-5 books a week from the library or Kindle free books.

I just got it today but just renewed my subscription for this year. Loved the selections from last year. You all rock.

I haven’t had a chance to read the book yet but I’m so excited about the book chosen for me!

The Mystery of the Exploding Teeth is fascinating, informative, and often funny. It is not a book that I would read continuously from cover to cover. Rather, I will keep it near the current book I'm reading and pick up this one to read a few of the stories before returning to my novel. I will pass this book to my brother when I'm finished; he will love it!

I've really loved all of the books that I've read from Page 1. The only one that I was "meh" about was "Infected" b/c the writer used misogynist language especially when describing women. Very clearly written by a man for men who want to believe they'd be uber strong/manly if confronted with a mind-controlling parasite. We didn't need to hear about how unattractive and weak the infected woman was. I felt like it was glorifying domestic violence by bringing the family violence history into the forefront as a reason the main character was able to "fight" the parasite - the strong, violent, and drunk men will survive no matter the cost. I liked the premise (esp during the pandemic), but I did not care for the author's voice.

Enjoying the first book very much.

It was delivered in a reasonable amount of time. Beautifully wrapped. Perfect genre. Looking forward to my next book.

I liked the variety of books I received. I also liked the combination of new releases and backlist books. All were quality selections aligned to my interests. I also broadened my knowledge of authors I like. Several books were initially unfamiliar, but have since become 5 ⭐️ favorites.

I love the whole Page One experience. I look forward to my book every month and am never disappointed. This is my second subscription and highly recommend to all the avid readers out there.

I love historical novels and I also love books about strong women. The first two books I received were spot on. Getting a new book each month is certainly something to look forward to. Thank you.

I loved the puzzle. Once I was done with it I brought it my library (I'm an elementary librarian) and kids LOVE working on it! :)

Page 1 Books has been great so far! I'm waiting for book #3 but the first two have been awesome. Can't wait to see what my third month has in store. This was the best christmas present I've received in years. Such a creative and personalized gift each month! Thanks!

David Sedaris, Jenny Lawson I know they is popular but I do not appreciate or enjoy snarky and sometimes mean spirited books.

I loved that between just 2 months I've had two very different books (great beach read fiction and fantasy series) which were both well written and were perfect for me. I love the variety and that they suited me. They did a great job finding me my Perfect reads! I still have 4 months and can't wait to see what's in store :)

So far I’ve had two exceptional books that have been good in the best ways: emotionally riveting, drawing you in and educating via excellent storytelling. I am proud to display these books on my bookshelf.

Liked the added puzzle.

Absolutely LOVED the book recommendation. It was a part of a series and I ended up ordering the rest of the series!

Just started reading my first book - We Run the Tides this morning and got about 75 pages in and like it so far. At first I was worried the age of the main characters (13ish girls) would be too 'young' for me but I am enjoying the dialogue and setting. I used to live in San Francisco and so it's nostalgic (it's based there) as I know a lot of the references, so we'll see as I continue to dig in!

Really loved digging into the history of archaeology, painful though it sometimes is. This book really was spot on for me. But maybe next time something fiction? I'm finding myself reading this one slowly to follow everything, and something a bit less involved would be great. (I really, REALLY do love this book, though!)

Intriguing premise, Found myself wanting to continue reading even when I was very tired. Characters believable. Plausible ending. Would be an interesting movie.

Couldn’t think of a more perfect book based on the small description i sent THANK YOU

New book is excellent. I got this service as a birthday present. I will use Page 1 for gifts from here on.

I love the other but would prefer more rom -com

I love that the choices are expanding the range of my reading. Sometimes I lurk in the comfort of authors that I am already familiar with. Great job picking new and different titles for me!

I like mysteries and fiction. However, I do like history - but more in the past than the 20th century. Thank you for asking.

I loved the first book I received, The City of Brass. It is not a book I would’ve picked up for myself but I’m really glad I was sent this book to read! I’m excited to read my second book Defy the Night! I have had it on my TBR list but hadn’t gotten the book yet, so I was super excited to see I had received it!

This book subscription has been so fun! The first book I received (Half Broken Things by Morag Joss) was a bit dark, but still well-written and from a new-to-me author. This second book, though — Murder of the Century by Paul Collins — is a home run! I can’t believe I’ve never heard of this story before, and I’m thoroughly enjoying it. With both books so far, it’s clear that they really are thinking of me as an individual reader with individual tastes and preferences. It’s a good feeling. And on top of the books themselves, it’s just so much fun to open up a surprise book each month. Thank you literary matchmakers!

The book I got is a good read and I read a lot. The story is interesting and well written.

I loved The Echo Wife and that it was a sci-fi thriller!

Thank you, I enjoyed the first book. It hit all marks I said I liked. The book was very nicely wrapped and a happy presentation.

I love the selections and the surprise that comes each month along with the bookmark. I also know that each book is packaged with care and love!

I haven't yet finished it. Since it is based in earlier English/French era, I don't always understand the expressions, words or the French sentences.

Great choice on first and second boxes. Only one problem on box 2 in that the print is a bit small.

I received a Page 1 gift subscription for Christmas and have been so delighted. I am an avid reader so I thought it might be difficult to be surprised or was worried that I'd receive something I already have but so far two of the three books I will be getting were new to me and completely delightful to open and receive. The fact that a person is involved in the process of determining what to send makes this all the better and that much more special than just a book of the month, pick your own situation. I highly recommend this for the reader in your life or if you need to shake things up and try something new.

Checked all the boxes on my preference list. Good job.

great book, #1 in my subscription, cannot wait to see what's next!