num_pages: 208
description: This collection of more than 500 opening lines will have a tremendous attraction for lovers of literature everywhere. Arranged alphabetically by title, with an index to authors, this clever volume presents a smorgasbord of popular writing from around the world. In addition to the first sentence of the book, the title, author, and date of publication are also included.
language: English
title: In the Beginning: Great First Lines From Your Favorite Books
titlecomplete: In the Beginning: Great First Lines From Your Favorite Books
genres: Nonfiction
ratings_count: 32
publisher: Chronicle Books