Hi my name is ... **Introductions**

[Brianna]

I don't know how I didn't know about this group until now!

I'm a 31 y/o vixen living in the U.S. of A. I discovered Sparks after watching The Notebook. When I found out that the movie was based on a novel, I went out and picked it up. I haven't looked back since. I own every one of his books and the only ones I haven't read yet are Safe Haven, The Wedding and Three Weeks With My Brother.

My favorite book at this point is The Notebook. I love Allie and Noah.

I love reading his novels because he makes me go through a full range of emotions. He definitely knows how to tug at the heart strings.

I had the pleasure of attending one of his speaking engagements recently for the release of Safe Haven and it was the highlight of my year!

I look forward to chatting with fellow fans :)

[Melody 🦋📚]

Hi BookVixen,
Welcome to the group! I've read every Nicholas Sparks book as well except Safe Haven which I'm on hold for @ the library :)I got into him by seeing a few of his movies and thought I wanna start reading his books. I agree they do tug at your heartstrings.Well I hope you enjoy the group

[Marlee]

HIIIIIIIII IM MARLEEE!!!!! Like the dog... but im a girl... and im a lot crazier. (((: ooohhhh and im 13 and i live in the US of A!!!!!

I "discovered" sparks because my mommy told me to read "The Notebbok" and I absolutly *adored* it. Well, she didnt tell me to read it, she packed it in my suitcase before i left for Chigago last year with my school!

My favorite book is "Dear John" though......

And i loooooove sparks cuz hes awesome and i like love love love love romance novels....... ((((:

yeppppppppppp thats meeee

[Melody 🦋📚]

Hi Marlee!

Welcome to the group

[Marlee]

Hi!

[Lisa]

Hello my name is lisa, I am 34and I live in mb sc I LOVE Nicholas Sparks have met him twice very nice man. I have read all of his books and am paitently waiting for Sept to come I always read them so fast. He is my favorite Author and I hope he never stops writing

[Rachael]

Lady Vale wrote: "Hi guys, as we are so many members and we don't really know each other, I'm opening this thread.

Let's post in here:
-your name, age and country
-How you discovered Sparks
-Which was your ..."

hi my name is rachael im am 17years old
i just love reading his books i just started reading safe haven its geting really good i cant put it down

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Hi
I'm Lindsey and I am 32, i'm from London in the UK.
I started out watching A walk to remember and the notebook which I loved. Then I decided to read a walk to remember and realised that they changed so much of it that I wish I had read it first. So now im on a mission that by the end of 2011 I want to have read them all. this is my challenge. I am really into paranormal books at the moment so for 2011 these books will ground me into reality.

[Lisa]

Well lots of luck I first read the Notebook and was hooked so I made it a mission as well to read all of them and yes always read the books because the movies chop the books up. Good Luck

i>Lindsey wrote: "Hi
I'm Lindsey and I am 32, i'm from London in the UK.
I started out watching A walk to remember and the notebook which I loved. Then I decided to read a walk to remember and realised that they ch..."

[Lisa]

Hello Welcome hope you enjoy your books

Rachael wrote: "Lady Vale wrote: "Hi guys, as we are so many members and we don't really know each other, I'm opening this thread.

Let's post in here:
-your name, age and country
-How you discovered Sparks..."

[Alese]

I am currently reading Message in a Bottle :D

[Alese]

sherri- I am soo sorry I didnt see this commenty til now.. Im from Tampa, What part are you from?

[Sherri]

I'm from Port st. Lucie

[Alese]

Oh sweet I know where that is lol :)

[[deleted user]]

My name is Breanna, I am 16 and from the East Coast of the U.S.

I discovered Nicholas Sparks after seeing A Walk to Remember. I decided to buy one of his books, and thats where I fell in love with his books.

I have only read two of his books, The Last Song and The Wedding, which I enjoyed.


So far, the Last Song has to be my favorite. Just a great book that everyone can relate to at some point.
Love is hard, but we all get through it,and we all experience it.

[Edel Waugh Salisbury]

Hi my name is Edel I am 31 from Ireland.I first heard about this writer after I had watched the notebook.. After realising that he had written quite a few books I was thrilled!!!
I am going to say my favourite book is Safe Haven( partly because I have just read that one).. I have alot of his books yet to read..
I just love the way you become so interested in the characters and you feel something when reading his books.. it's not simply flipping pages as it can sometimes be with other books..They are heartwarming and make you think...

[Melissa]

Edel wrote: "Hi my name is Edel I am 31 from Ireland.I first heard about this writer after I had watched the notebook.. After realising that he had written quite a few books I was thrilled!!!
I am going to say..."

Hi Edel! I agree, its so nice to become interested in characters in a book. I enjoy the way that Nicholas Sparks writes. I have added reading 4 of his books as a book challenge on my reading blog.
Happy New Year!

[Ashley]

Hi i'm Ashley. I'm 16 years old and live in Pennsylvania, USA.
My favorite books by Nicholas Sparks ar The Guardian and The Last Song. I discovered Nicholas Sparks after watching The Notebook. I literally balled for a good 20 mins after watching it. After that I had to read that book and just became addicted. I love him so much because hos romance is just so deep and amazing. You fall in love with everyone of his characters and I can't help but hope that I'll find love like that one day.

[Alese]

I love Nicholas Sparks!!

[Nataly]

HI :) my name is Nataly, I am 20 years old and was born in USA.
My first book to ever read from Sparks was A Walk to Remember as a 7th grade class assignment. I was younger and completely against reading books but that story touched me. Super sweet. It was also the first movie of his i ever watched too.
My Favorite book so far is The Last Song. I cried for the last 4 chapter of the book! I could relate to the book and I AM A HUGE DADDY'S GIRL! I love Sparks because he always surprises me. Ever time i start to think he is losing his touch this huge part comes up and im all smiles or crying my eyes out. He makes stories real even if its not what you always want to happen.He writes about guys that are not perfect and kind of rough around the edges but try their hardest to become perfect for that one special girl. He writes beautiful stories and how he thinks of these plots are beyond me! I love love love Nicholas Sparks!

[Christopher Corilla]

My name is Christopher, I'm 29 years of age here in the Philippines.

I first discovered sparks through the movies which made me curious to read his books finding out that films are only adaptations, its really a lot in the books where the film was adapted.

My favorite Nicholas Sparks book is Dear John and I would say A walk to Remember is also my favorite for they bring different charms. I've read the guardian and currently reading the rescue, i think i also like this one I'm on...

I love this author so much especially when i come to realize that reading his books makes me know his creations directly, i loved the films though i think i really got the best of the stories through his books. And this fictions seems to be a breath away from reality just a very indistinct line I often forget I'm reading a fiction.

[Christopher Corilla]

Kayleigh Belikov - the Dimka freak :) wrote: "My name is Kayleigh, I am 19 and I live in the north east of England.

I first discovered Nicholas Sparks after watching Message in a Bottle with my mum and then looked up the author.

At the mome..."

Kayleigh Belikov - the Dimka freak :) wrote: "My name is Kayleigh, I am 19 and I live in the north east of England.

I first discovered Nicholas Sparks after watching Message in a Bottle with my mum and then looked up the author.

At the mome..."

Hello there Kayleigh, i also love Dear John, just happy to know that it's your favorite book too;D
I am from the Philippines, i just want to say what i love about it is that way it told how Love moves in mysterious ways, sometimes other perceive relationships as happiness and all the good things, but in this book has defined it in a deeper sense not all about happy endings and fancy fairytale love story but all in all i find it realistic and truly romantic. especially the secret new moon gazing thing...

[Christopher Corilla]

Marlee wrote: "HIIIIIIIII IM MARLEEE!!!!! Like the dog... but im a girl... and im a lot crazier. (((: ooohhhh and im 13 and i live in the US of A!!!!!

I "discovered" sparks because my mommy told me to read "T..."
hi there im christopher from Philippines, just want to say im proud that I also love his book dear john and its my favorite ;D

[Lalalalaaa]

Hey guys :) I joined this group because I'm currently reading the last song and I'm completely wow'd. I think it's my favorite Sparks book even though I've loved/liked every other book I've read by him as well. But now I'm definitely a fan of his work.

[Amanda]

Hey everyone, my name's Amanda, I'm 19 from Massachusetts. I discovered Sparks from The Last Song. Which happened to be the first book I've read, so I'm new to him.. but just from that book, I fell in love with his work.
Right now, I've only read (fully) The Last Song, so at this point I really don't have a favorite. I'm currently reading Dear John, then I'll move onto the Guardian.

I'm going to have a tiny bit of a problem trying to get myself to read The Notebook and A Walk to Remember, just because I didn't like the movies.

I like Sparks because his writing is true, with what I read in The Last Song, and what I'm currently reading in Dear John.. he's making the books like real life. It's not easy as one two three.. which is something I like in books.. and that's why I like him.

I'm really looking forward to reading more of his books.

[Lalalalaaa]

Thank you Lady Vale! :)

Welcome Amanda! I agree on what you said about Sparks' writing. Personally, I loved A Walk to Remember. I love how he manages to create so totally different characters and yet make them all seem believable. The Notebook was.. well, kind of a let-down to me. But maybe you're onto something, I didn't like the movie either. I kind of wish I'd read the books first. I'm definitely going to read Dear John BEFORE watching the movie!

[Amanda]

When ever I tried to watch the Notebook, I just couldn't really get into it.
I never understood how the story was being told.. so when they flashed back to the old couple, I'm always like who are they.
Is the book the same way?

I would definitely read Dear John, before seeing the movie. I watched the movie first, and I'm already comparing how things are different, and I'm only on chapter two..

With The Last Song, I read the book first, and then saw the movie.. the movie was okay.. it might have been better if they chose a different character to play Ronnie.

[Amanda]

Thanks! (:

[Amanda]

Hey Vickie!

[Randy]

Hi My name is Randy (don't be fooled by the name.. I am a girl) I am 28 years old and I live in Longview, Washington. I can not remember when I discovered Sparks books, but I love them... I always picture myself in them. My favorite one was probably the Guardian, or a Bend in the Road.
What I don't like is that when they make them into movies they leave out a lot of parts.
I recently had a baby so I have no time to read, so luckily my library had Safe Haven on Audio CD's so I listened to it that way.
I have read all of his books, so I am needing to find a new author while waiting for another book to come out. Any suggestions?

[Amanda]

Randy wrote: "Hi My name is Randy (don't be fooled by the name.. I am a girl) I am 28 years old and I live in Longview, Washington. I can not remember when I discovered Sparks books, but I love them... I alwa..."

Sarah Dessen is pretty amazing. I've only read one book, but one was enough.

[Lalalalaaa]

Welcome :) I've heard that Paul Richard Evans is a great author for people who like Sparks, if you're looking for something similar. I've never read any of his books myself, but I'm definitely going to after what I've heard.

By the way, I'm glad to hear you liked Bend in the Road. That's the next one on my reading list :)

[Rachael]

Hi my name is Rachael, 26 live in Carlisle PA ;)
My sister gave me my first Nicholas Sparks book because she really liked him and wanted to share and ever since I have been hooked. My favorite book so far is The Last Song. I just love his work and the fact that most of the stories are based in NC and my mom lives in OBX so they always remind me of her and who doesn't love a good tearjerker!

[Enilorac]

Hi my name is Caroline. I'm 21 years old and live in Norway.
I got my first Nicholas Sparks book of my sister, because I wanted to read The Notebook before I saw the movie. My favorites are Dear John and A Walk to Remember.

[Natalie]

Hi my name is Natalie, I am 37 years old and live in Quebec, Canada.
I discovered Sparks as the author of the Notebook, a movie I really enjoyed. I have read Nights in Rodanthe, The Last Song and am currently reading Dear John.

[Melody 🦋📚]

Welcome Natalie!

[Sushi (readingwithsushi)]

Heya, My name is Sushmita, I am 17 years old. I am an Indian.

I was surfing the net for Miley Cyrus news, and found out she was working for a movie The Last Song written by a Nicholas Sparks. And after a few months, I was out looking for books to buy as my birthday gift and came across The Last Song, so i bought it along with A Walk To Remember. And I fell in love with his books. I have around 12 of his books.

And i must say my favorite is The Notebook, A Walk To Remember and True Believer.


I love Sparks because even though most of his stories have a sad ending, his characters still grow strong. Besides that, very few writers can actually make you feel happy by the end even though one of thier character is no longer alive.

According to me love makes you strong even when its gone, and he captures that to a T.
Hats off to him!

[Beccy]

Hey I'm Bec, 23, From Australia.

I first discovered Nicholas Sparks books when i watched A Walk to Remember and then when i found out the movie was based on a book i had to read it :D

So far I've read A Walk to Remember, Dear John and currently reading Message in a Bottle :) I don't think i have a favorite yet i love them both just as much :D i plan to read all his books :)

I love his books so much because of the romance and characters he's an amazing author :D

[[deleted user]]

my name is tesa , im 20 years old . i live in indonesia .
i first discover him when i go to the bookstore and find message in the bottle novel and dont know why when i read the review i really really want to buy this book. and yeah i never regret it ....... after that i bought all the books which nicholas sparks wrote and always waiting for his new books . unlucky , in indonesia its so late to translate his books so because i can t wait anymore , i bought all his original books and although its harder to read in english i keep read it.. hahahha lol but its worth it i guarantee....

my fave books is all his books but mu first place is still message in the bottle . i cant describe it how amazing that books. my second is a walk to remember.. i cant even count how many times i ve watched that movie.. really liked it

i love sparks so much cause hes the most talented author that writes so many amazing books . i cant close his books before it ends really.. enjoy every words of it and its always makes me sad when finished reading it cos i hope it wont be end >>

[[deleted user]]

Hi, my name is Kelsey. I am in college and live in Florida. I actually have never read a Nicholas Sparks novel but as soon as I saw A Walk to Remember and saw it was adapted from his book, I knew I loved him. I love that each story has a great message and that every story is about love, real kinds of love. Because the books are always better than the movies, I know I will love the books. Which book should I read first?

[Beccy]

Kelsey wrote: "Hi, my name is Kelsey. I am in college and live in Florida. I actually have never read a Nicholas Sparks novel but as soon as I saw A Walk to Remember and saw it was adapted from his book, I knew..."

All his books are amazing I'd suggest one of these to read first: A Walk to Remember, Dear John, The Last song or the Notebook :)

[[deleted user]]

Tesa wrote: "my name is tesa , im 20 years old . i live in indonesia .
i first discover him when i go to the bookstore and find message in the bottle novel and dont know why when i read the review i really re..."

A Walk to Remember is my favorite movie! I could watch it 1000 times. You should watch The Notebook, it is also really good :)

[[deleted user]]

hi kelsey.. yeah i ve watched the notebook too.. its great but my favourite still a walk to remember for the movie ,,,, have u watched and read all his book dan movie ? and oh by the way i suggest u to read message in the bottle> ull never regret it >>

[[deleted user]]

Tesa wrote: "hi kelsey.. yeah i ve watched the notebook too.. its great but my favourite still a walk to remember for the movie ,,,, have u watched and read all his book dan movie ? and oh by the way i suggest ..."

No, I've never read any of his books but I want to because the movies were so good! So I'm going to start reading them, starting with A Walk to Remember and then maybe Message In a Bottle :)

[Taylor]

-your name, age and country
-How you discovered Sparks
-Which was your favorite book
-Why you love the Sparks so much.

My Name is Taylor, I'm 20 years old, from the central coast of California, USA!

I discovered Nicholas Sparks after seeing a preview for the movie version of The Notebook. I decided I had to read the book and wouldn't let myself see the movie until I had gotten it and read it! I was hooked from then on.

I my favorite Nicholas Sparks book is A Bend in the Road. I loved the story so much! I haven't read them all yet, but I think it will remain as my favorite! The Lucky One would come in close second.

I love the way he tells stories, and the themes behind the stories. I can't get enough! I love his descriptions of North Carolina and have even grown to love NC although I have only been there once, in the airport for a few hours! I made sure to get myself an "I <3 North Carolina" keychain while I was there :)

[Nurulain]

-your name, age and country
-How you discovered Sparks
-Which was your favorite book
-Why you love the Sparks so much.

Hey! Im Nurulain,16 years old and im from Malaysia! :) Hmm i first discovered Sparks when my friend bought The Last Song, then i borrowed it. I instantly fell in love! And by then im officially NS fan! Lol.
Fav book would be hmm not sure cuz i just read three of them, The last song, A walk to remember and Dear john. I guess The Last Song, cuz it moved me to tears so much :')
Well, i love the Sparks so much because the books really sparks my heart into bundles of love! Haha. When i read the book, i sometimes really wish that the characters were real! Right? :D

p/s: Is anybody here from Romania???!

[Melody &#x1f98b;&#x1f4da;]

Welcome to the group Taylor and Nurulainibum. I hope you enjoy it! :)

[Belén]

Hi!
I'm Belén from Argentina and I'm 19 years old.
I first discovered Nicholas Sparks when my friend lend me The Notebook, telling me it was a great book. I read it and I like it, but it wasn't until I saw the movie A Walk To Remember that I started reading all his books. I'm currently reading At First Sight and I think that my favorite ones are A Walk To Remember and Dear John.
The reason I love Nicholas Sparks books is very simple, I just love a good love story :)

[Lara]

Hi. :) I'm Lara, 16 years old, from the Philippines.

I discovered Nicholas Sparks through my friend when she told me about The Notebook. Since then, I started watching movies based on his book. But I only started reading his books last month. And as of now, my favorite is The Guardian.

I love Nicholas Sparks because of how he write his books, simple and easy to understand. I also love the twists and turns he puts on his stories. I'm looking forward to reading more of his books. :D

[Christina]

Hiyas!! My name is Christina, I'm 27 year old mother of 2 boys and soon to be wife who lives in Columbus, Ohio (USA).

I discovered Nicholas Sparks when I watched the movies "A Walk To Remember" and the "The Notebook" (the only 2 movies I seen so far). And because the books are ALWAYS better than the movies, I just had to read the books as well!! I instantly fell in love and I've been hooked ever since!

"A Walk to Remember" and "The Notebook" are my favorite books thus far. However, I've only read 6 books and have more to read so this is subject to change.

I just love the way Sparks writes... I love how I'm drawn into each story the minute I start reading. I love all the emotion... the laughs, the tears, the "Awwwwes" etc. and the feeling as if I'm apart of the story. Although, I believe in fairytales, I love that his stories are real and down to earth... reality that can be related to by many... Sparks just has a way with words and is a very talented writer!