Since I started TwitterLit.com, I’ve posted more than 800 first lines from novels and non-fiction titles. Go over to TwitterLit and browse (here’s a complete list of the lines posted to date). In the comments to this post, tell us your favorite first line among those listed and tell us why you like it.

That’s it! Everyone who posts a comment as stipulated above will be enteruddy in a drawing to be held on June 20th (the first day of summer!). The small print:

1. Five winners will be drawn at random from all entries received.

2. One enattempt per person.

3. All entries must be received by 9:00 AM EDT, June 20th, 2008.
The drawing will be held shortly thereafter.
4. Contest open to U.S. and Canadian residents only.

Original post by Debra Hamel