Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lauren Groff's story collection, "Brawler." (Penguin Random House) I've been thinking about first lines. There's a lot hanging on ...

BABIES COME into the world seeking out comfort, so their first word is often “mama”. It is easy to say and reflects the bond of mother and child. Meanwhile those leaving this world often make a ...

The first line of “The Wind” in Lauren Groff’s “Brawler” got writer Donna Liquori to stop and read. I’ve been thinking about first lines. There’s a lot hanging on those first few sentences in a book.