And I say ‘Salem’s Lot. I bought it at lunch one day and after work went home and started reading it. Read until about 11, then got ready for bed and climbed under the covers. About midnight I got up, turned on all the lights, and finished the book before going into work the next day. Scariest book I ever read.
I have a similar story. I was a senior in HS (1980 way back!), and I have to read a “current” book and do a book report for Advanced Comp class. I am discussing it with the teacher and comment that I don’t really have a book in mind to read. He reaches into his desk and pulls out a copy of Salem’s Lot and says, “You know, try this, I’ll bet you’ll enjoy it.”
I read the entire thing that night. Great book!
I think Salems Lot is one of the best vampire stories ever.