October 2023 BOTM Nominations

[La Tonya]

This month we will read a classic that is scary, horror, or terrifying. I cannot wait to see your nominations.

Here is a list of the previous books we have read in this group to make sure your nomination has not been a previous Book of the Month:

https://www.goodreads.com/group/books...

Rules
1. One nomination per person.
2. Poll will be set up when we reach 6 valid nominations.
3. Nominations should have been first published earlier than September 1973.
4. It would be great if you could share why you want to read this book.
5. To get a wider variety of selections, the nominations may be limited to one book per author.

[JazzyJake]

I nominate ‘Salems Lot by Stephen King. My favorite vampire book.

[Jazzy]

I would like to nominate Strangers on a Train (1951) - Patricia Highsmith

Criss-cross! If you've only watched the film and never read the book you're in for a treat.

[La Tonya]

The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty

[Maureen]

I would like to nominate John Fowles “The Collector”.

[Ian]

JazzyJake wrote: "I nominate ‘Salems Lot by Stephen King. My favorite vampire book."

It looks like Salem's Lot was published in 1975, so this might not be old enough.

[La Tonya]

Ian wrote: "JazzyJake wrote: "I nominate ‘Salems Lot by Stephen King. My favorite vampire book."

It looks like Salem's Lot was published in 1975, so this might not be old enough."

Thank you for letting me know. I think this book is close enough. It maybe a couple years off but it is known or acclamed. I will allow it.
Enjoy Reading, 📚

[Larry]

I would like to nominate " Kiss Kiss" by Roald Dahl. A collection of as described ..." If your taste is for the macabre, the sick, the outrageous, the horrifying-Roald Dahl will give you orgiastic delight" Published din 1959 a set of short stories including "Georgy Porgy" and others you might recognize.

[Savannah]

How about the Lodger by Marie Belloc Lowndes?