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Our Favorite First Lines from Newish Books

These story openers will draw you in—and leave you wanting to read more.
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1. Mrs. Osmond
The brilliant Irish novelist John Banville delivers a pitch-perfect sequel to Henry James' The Portrait of a Lady.
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Published 11/21/2017
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