I think Salem's Lot is a very well written book.  I'm not really into horror books or movies and general but I am still enjoying this book.  King's inspiration to write this book actually came from Dracula.  he wanted to know what would happen if Dracula came to life in the 20th century in a small town in America.  I think the final result is very good.  The thing that impresses me the most about King is his extensive vocabulary.  There are a lot of words I have to look up but it really helps my vocabulary.  I again highly recommend this book for anyone who wants a good read.  Here is a quick summary of where I am: the main character is Ben Mears.  After 25 years, of being away from his hometown, he decides to return home.  The name of the town is Jerusalem's Lot or Salem's Lot for short.  This is where the name of the book comes from.  Shortly upon returning home, he quickly strikes up a friendship with a high school teacher names Matt Burke.  He also starts dating Susan Norton a young college graduate.  Ben starts writing a book about the Marsten house which is an abandoned house he had a bad experience at.  He learns that it has been bought by Kurt Barlow, an Australian immigrant.  He also has a business partner named Richard Staker and he is the only one ever seen in public.  Their arrival also coincides with the disappearance of Ralphie Glick.  His brother Danny dies, and he is also the towns first vampire.  Mike Ryerson, Randy McDougall, Jack Griffen, and Danny's own mother, Marjorie Glick are turned into vampires.  Only one person is able to resist him and that is Mark Petrie.  He does this by holding a plastic cross in front of Danny's face.  I can't wait to continue reading.  I will keep you guys updated.

I finished reading The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game.  In the end, Michael ends up becoming an All-American offensive guard at the University of Mississippi.  He then later gets drafted in the first round by the Baltimore Ravens.  This completes his journey from a kid on the streets, to an NFL player.  It is a really inspiring story and it gives people hope.  Even if your not a football fan or you just do not understand it, this book can still be a good read.  I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a good book to read.  The next book I am reading is one by Stephen King called Salem's Lot.  I read The Stand and I really liked it.  It was suggested to me by a friend.  I have only read a couple of pages but I do know it is a horror book and I assume it will be very good since Stephen King is the author.  I recommend that people go check out his work, it is very good.  I will update you guys soon on my progress.  For now it is time to start reading.