The Best 100 Opening Lines From Books is one of Stylist’s most popular piece of content ever. In homage to that fact, we asked former Stylist contributors to share the opening lines that mean ...

Once upon a time…is not the only way to begin a children’s book. L.M. Montgomery opted for a daring 148-word sentence to open her classic Anne of Green Gables, while J. M. Barrie introduced ...

I think that’s why my books tend to begin as first sentences—I’ll write that opening sentence first, and when I get it right, ...

Here's a selection of unforgettable opening lines, some of which have been handpicked by Radio 2 presenters and our 500 Words judges... 1. "Mr and Mrs Dursley, of number four Privet Drive ...

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Some lines are so powerful, so iconic, that they instantly transport you into the heart of a story - even before you know its title. From gothic mysteries to beloved classics, these opening lines ...