I love “grabbers” — those opening sentences of books which lure you in, promising that a captivating story is about to unfold. Here’s a look at opening sentences for current bestsellers on Kindle. Which sentences make you want to read more?
“The circus arrives without warning.” (Uh, oh…)
The Night Circus, Erin Morgenstern
“Though I often looked for one, I finally had to admit that there could be no cure for Paris.” (Quel est le problème?)
The Paris Wife: A Novel, Paula McLain
“A few years ago I became desperate to regain control of my life.” (Who doesn’t want that?)
Hurry Less, Worry Less: 10 Strategies For Living The Life You Long For, Judy Pace Christie
“It is an ordinary Monday morning school day.” (But having read the title, we know it is far from ordinary.)
A Stolen Life, Jaycee Dugard
“To start with, look at all the books.” (Which can tell so much about a person…)
The Marriage Plot: A Novel, Jeffrey Eugenides
Do you have a favorite opening line?
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