Books With Memorable First Lines

First impression is the last impression, here same goes for the books. Here are some books for you with best first lines.

The Fortune Men by Nadifa Mohamed 

"The King is dead. Long live the Queen." A foggy night, a crackling announcement, this chilling start sets a haunting tone in Tiger Bay. 

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Moby Dick by Herman Melville 

“Call me Ishmael.” Just three words—a name and mystery. This iconic opening instantly pulls you into the enigmatic world of whaling. 

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Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison 

“I am an invisible man.” Not a supernatural twist, but a social one, ignored, unseen, voicing society's overlooked truths right from the start 

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Beloved by Toni Morrison 

“124 was spiteful. Full of Baby’s venom.” Morrison’s haunting words reveal a home cursed by a tragic past, pulling you into Sethe's world. 

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I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith 

“I write this sitting in the kitchen sink.” This introduces Cassandra, spirited, curious, and ready to share her life in a crumbling castle. 

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