What are the best first lines in fiction?

From the pithy to the provocative, the classic book opener comes in many different forms. Hephzibah Anderson explores the art of the perfect first sentence.

The Best Opening Lines in Literature (15 Books)

This resource includes 16 posters with quotes from popular YA books. It is similar to my other Famous First Lines posters, but this set includes

Famous First Lines of Young Adult YA Books / Classroom Posters / Reading

The Most Memorable Opening Lines From Popular Books

8 of the Most Shocking First Lines in Fiction

First Lines from Women's Fiction - Lynette M. Burrows

Archives: 100 Best First Lines from Novels • American Book Review

Good Story Openings: 8 Lessons from Famous First Lines - Now Novel

Opening Lines List of Books with Great First Lines

Opening Lines – Story in Literary Fiction

The Best First Line of Your Novel

The Book Trail Best First Lines in Crime Fiction - The Book Trail

7 Ways to Create a Killer Opening Line For Your Novel - Writer's

12 of the best opening lines in books

What are some famous first lines of the most popular books ever

The Best First Lines of Books (And How to Write Your Own)