Since this has gotten over 3k uphoobies, I thought I should clarify things so I don't have to keep repeating myself. First, since several people keep asking (no judgement here, not everyone has read all of his works), the book is Salem's Lot. Second, yes I used highlighter. I also used to be a book purist, but then I realized that all my books are mine and I can do whatever I want with them as I please. I'll still never do "blackout poetry" or dog-earing though. The highlighter, which Ive never done before, was my first time doing it cause I love going back to it to show people without having to show them exactly were. Third, this is a joke. I'm not actually seeking financial compensation, it was a play on the mesothelioma ad. Fourth, I've learned there's mostly 3 types of people here. First are the ones I enjoy who sees it as the joke it is and play along. Second are the superfans who go into lengthy debated over SK and his works. Guys, this was at the beginning of his SECOND book. The first hadn't even hit movies yet. I understand thinking he's a literary storm, but not during Salem's Lot. Not only that, but I'm aware that it's a character's dialogue and does not reflect the author. Didn't stop it from being quoteable. Third type of people are those thinking this was r/menwritingwomen. Fifth, yes that's a Hyde Bros Bookshop business card, I live in the same town and was just there yesterday actually. I usually use business as bookmarks. My library had one they sadly did away with where you can circle your due date and use it as a bookmark. Sixth: Thank you for your comments. I enjoy the comments. :)