Book NotificationMar 3

Some books hook you from the very first line. Whether it’s a chilling observation, a bold statement, or just something so strange you have to keep reading, a strong opening can set the tone for everything that follows.

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Jennifer GoodlandMar 1
Red splattered the front of her white wedding gown. Splinters of flesh flecked the “Mr. & Mrs.” wine glasses. Some of the guests turned away, repulsed; others looked on in horror at the carnage unfolding at the head table. BBQ ribs had been a poor choice for the reception buffet. #OpeningLines
Show threadAssoc for Scottish LiteratureFeb 13

(I have always thought that the first sentence of James Leslie Mitchell’s SPARTACUS is up there with some of the great opening lines in literature …)

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Book NotificationJan 15

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#oncetherewerewolves by #CharlotteMcConaghy

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Book NotificationDec 18

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#TheCrowRoad by #IainBanks

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Deborah MakariosNov 8
"The main thing to remember in autobiography, I have always thought, is not to let any damned modesty creep in to spoil the story. This adventure is mine, Albert Campion's, and I am fairly certain that I was pretty nearly brilliant in it in spite of the fact that I so nearly got myself and old Lugg killed that I hear a harp quintet whenever I consider it."
Opening paragraph of The Case of the Late Pig by Margery Allingham
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GeorgeLThomasOct 18

Cliches to Avoid for an Original Novel Opening
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http://georgelthomas.com/2025/01/21/cliches-to-avoid-for-an-original-novel-opening/

Cliches to Avoid for an Original Novel Opening

Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I’m offering some tips for avoiding clichéd story openings. So, let’s dive in! Clichés to Avoid for an Original Novel Opening Your story…

GEORGE L THOMAS
Five BooksSep 12, 2025
“Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again. It seemed to me I stood by the iron gate leading to the drive, and for a while I could not enter, for the way was barred to me."
https://fivebooks.com/book/rebecca-by-daphne-du-maurier/
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Rebecca

Rebecca, a book by the British novelist Daphne du Maurier, is one of the greatest psychological thrillers ever written.

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Book NotificationAug 13, 2025

Some #books hook you from the very first line. Whether it’s a chilling observation, a bold statement, or just something so strange you have to keep reading, a strong opening can set the tone for everything that follows.

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Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.Jan 28, 2025

"You betta read this one!"

📖 Your opening line is your promise to the reader! Hook them with intrigue, humor, or boldness, and they’ll keep turning the pages. Learn how to craft unforgettable opening lines in today’s Tony Tips Tuesday!

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Tony Tips Tuesdays: Crafting Powerful Opening Lines

The opening line of your story is one of the most crucial tools in your writing arsenal.

Tyrone Tony Reed Jr