Books first line

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Killer First Lines That Pull You Into the Book I Abigail's Lost in a Book I Sometimes an author writes a first line that is so beautiful or startling, it takes your breath away. Those books capture the reader's imagination from the very first page and are hard to put down. I What to Read I Book Recommendations I Book Reviews I Book Quotes I Book Lover I Bookish I

Know the opening (first & second) lines of popular books and learn the art of starting your story with a bang that will grab your reader's attention.

The first line of a book is what captures a reader's attention. A good first line keeps you reading the next line and the next chapter and the whole book. We love first lines. So, we put together a list of 12 books with unforgettable first lines that we loved! Check out our blog for the full list.

These are some of our favorites, the best first lines of books, with explanations why these sentences rank among the very best.

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