The first book that really stands out in my mind is the Rolling Stones by Heinlein. I was given it for Christmas the year I was 9. I thought at the time it was an adult book so I was very excited to read it. The fact that I liked the book when I read it made it even better. Looking back I realize the book is not really an adult book & indeed is a rather typical representative of the books Heinlein wrote for young teens. However the book is important to me because it made me feel special when my parents gave it to me and because it hooked me on Science Fiction which I then proceeded to read in great quantities & still do.
What book had a lasting impression on you and why?