The first line of multicultural romance novels, arabesque, was launched by kensington books in 1994. I posted the opening paragraphs here a couple of weeks ago, but of course ive obsessively rewritten it several times since then. It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife. A great first line will pull you in, introduce you to the narrator, and set the tone for the entire book. A classic english comic opening, perfectly constructed to deliver the joke in the final phrase, this virtuoso line also illustrates its authors uncanny ear for the music of english. Scroll through each poignant piece of literary genius and most known book quotes below in our list. How important is the first line in a romantic novel. Publishes hardcover, trade paperback, and mass market paperback originals. The professional by kresley cole, undeniable by madeline sheehan, kill switch by penelope douglas, hideaway by penelo. In contrast, hardcover or hardback books are bound with cardboard covered with cloth, plastic or leather. The top 30 romance novels of all time prowritingaid. Having that in mind, weve rounded up the first lines of some of the worlds most famous books, and they stand as excellent examples of how a short sentence or two can set the tone for an entire story and define its legacy for decades to come.
A great first line will pull you in, introduce you to the narrator, and set the. Start with these romance novels that are all great reads and deserving of a spot on every womans bucket list of books. Scroll through each poignant piece of literary genius and most known book quotes. Online shopping for romance large print from a great selection at books store. For my own part, ive read plenty of good books whose first lines i dont remember. A paperback, also known as a softcover or softback, is a type of book characterized by a thick paper or paperboard cover, and often held together with glue rather than stitches or staples. Now you can compare for yourself, with 1001 of the best and worst first lines from fifteen. The first line is the authors chance to make a first impression and to capture the imagination of the reader, and the very best books will keep the reader hooked from the first line to the very last line. We recently asked members of the buzzfeed community to share the sexiest lines theyve ever read in a book. The 10 best first lines in fiction books the guardian.
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