Experience the unforgettable, heartbreaking love story set in post-World War II North Carolina about a young socialite and the boy who once stole her heart -- one of PBS's "Great American Reads".
Every so often a love story so captures our hearts that it becomes more than a story -- it becomes an experience to remember forever. The Notebook is such a book. It is a celebration of how passion can be ageless and timeless, a tale that moves us to laughter and tears and makes us believe in true love all over again . . .
At thirty-one, Noah Calhoun, back in coastal North Carolina after World War II, is haunted by images of the girl he lost more than a decade earlier. At twenty-nine, socialite Allie Nelson is about to marry a wealthy lawyer, but she cannot stop thinking about the boy who long ago stole her heart. Thus begins the story of a love so enduring and deep it can turn tragedy into triumph, and may even have the power to create a miracle . . .
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"I wanted to read this after seeing the movie - just to see if any details were left out. I'm really glad that I did because there was more explanation behind certain events and relationships that aren't fully elaborated on in the movie. If you have time to read this, you should."
— Megan (4 out of 5 stars)
“A one-night read…Sparks generates authentic emotional power…If you are in need of a good cry, The Notebook is absolutely the right book.”
— USA Today“Proves that good things come in small packages…A classic story of love found, lost, and regained…Sparks has a winning combination of style and story…A classic tale of love.”
— Christian Science Monitor“Nicholas Sparks…will not let you go. His novel shines.”
— Dallas Morning News“Intriguing. This is a more romantic testament to love’s enduring miracle than Robert James Waller’s The Bridges of Madison County.”
— Library Journal“Destined, positively, for success.”
— Kirkus Reviews“The Notebook is a deeply moving portrait of love itself, the tender moments and the fundamental changes that affect us all. Shining with a beauty that is rarely found in current literature, this book establishes Nicholas Sparks as a classic storyteller with a unique insight into the only emotion that really matters.”
— Barnes & Noble, editorial reviewA classic tale of love.
— Christian Science MonitorA one-night read . . . If you are in need of a good cry, The Notebook is absolutely the right book.
— USA TodayThe lyrical beauty of this touching love story . . . will captivate the heart of every reader.
— Denver Rocky Mountain NewsA more romantic testament to love's enduring miracle than Robert James Waller's TheBridges of Madison County.
— Library Journal" This is maybe the ONE time I would say: just go see the movie instead. "
— Tee, 2/19/2014" I loved the movie so thought I would check out the book. I found it to be a quick and easy read and I enjoyed it. The movie is far more enjoyable though. "
— Alison, 2/12/2014" beautiful, better than the movie. A true love story! "
— VEE, 2/10/2014" Best love story of all times!!!!!!! "
— Nicky, 2/5/2014" this book made me fall in love with the author! "
— Ashley, 1/29/2014" I loveee anything by him. "
— Mckenzie, 1/26/2014" It's predictable. It's worth a read. It's not all it's cracked up to be. "
— Emilee, 1/21/2014" I guess it's because I've seen the movie so many times, the book just didn't do it for me... :( "
— Alanna, 1/13/2014" I LOVE ...LOVE....LOVE THIS BOOK ! "
— Melissa, 1/12/2014" The only book that's so much better as a movie. "
— Scarlett, 1/2/2014" Liked movie a lot more. The last chapter was a little drawn out was gritting my teeth to finish. "
— Allison, 12/20/2013Nicholas Sparks is the author of twenty-five books, all of which have been New York Times bestsellers. His books have been published across more than fifty languages with over 150 million copies sold worldwide, and eleven have been adapted into films. He is also the founder of the Nicholas Sparks Foundation, a nonprofit committed to improving cultural and international understanding through global education experiences.
Barry Bostwick has appeared in movies, television, and in musical theater. He played Brad Majors in the cult classic film The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and on television he appeared in the comedy Spin City with Michael J. Fox. In 1972 he received a Tony Award nomination for originating the role of Danny Zuko in the Broadway musical Grease. He then won a Tony Award in 1977 for his role in the musical The Robber Bridegroom. Bostwick continues to work in television.