The Great First Lines Literary Blanket

Wrap yourself in the stories that started it all.

There are opening lines we read once—and opening lines we remember forever.

The Great First Lines Literary Blanket brings together unforgettable beginnings from some of literature's most beloved novels in one cozy, vintage-inspired design.

From the wit of Jane Austen and the unforgettable worlds of Charles Dickens to the haunting openings of Daphne du Maurier, George Orwell and Toni Morrison, every section invites you to discover an old favorite—or perhaps the beginning of your next one.

Look closely and you'll find literary details tucked throughout the design: stacks of well-loved books, flowers, clocks, a typewriter, grand old houses, a sailing ship and other illustrations inspired by the stories themselves.

And, of course, no collection of great literary beginnings would be complete without Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol:

“Marley was dead, to begin with.”

Made for slow mornings, rainy afternoons, late-night reading sessions and those dangerous moments when “just one more chapter” turns into 2 a.m.

Perfect for: cozy readers, classic-literature lovers, book clubs, English teachers, librarians, holiday gifting and anyone who believes home should always have plenty of books and at least one ridiculously cozy blanket.

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