Twenty-Three of the Best Opening Lines of 2023

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Twenty-Three of the Best Opening Lines of 2023

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It's all about that hook! Renowned psychologist and author Dr. Mardy Grothe joins Michael to present "Twenty-Three of the Best Opening Lines of 2023," a captivating collection of this year's most powerful literary openers. Original Air Date 21 December 2023.

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