Nicholas Sparks books in order

All 21 books by Nicholas Sparks in order of publication (1996 to 2022), with a one-line summary of each and where to start.

21 books1996 to 2022

Where to start

The Notebook (1996)

An old man reads their love story aloud, hoping she remembers him for one more moment.

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In order of publication

All Nicholas Sparks books

  1. The Notebook

    1996Start here

    An old man reads their love story aloud, hoping she remembers him for one more moment.

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  2. Message in a Bottle

    1998

    A love letter in a bottle pulls a divorced woman toward a man still married to a ghost.

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  3. A Walk to Remember

    1999

    The most popular boy in Beaufort falls for the minister's daughter — and learns to mean every word.

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  4. The Rescue

    2000

    The Rescue is a novel written by the American author Nicholas Sparks, first published in 2000.

  5. A Bend in the Road

    2001

    A Bend in the Road is the fifth novel by the American author Nicholas Sparks, published in 2001.

  6. Nights in Rodanthe

    2002

    Nights in Rodanthe is a romantic love story novel by American writer Nicholas Sparks published in September 2002.

  7. The Guardian

    2003

    The Guardian is the seventh novel by the American writer Nicholas Sparks.

  8. The Wedding

    2003

    The Wedding is a 2003 romantic novel by Nicholas Sparks.

  9. Three Weeks with My Brother

    2004

    Three Weeks with My Brother is a book written by Nicholas Sparks and his brother Micah.

  10. At First Sight

    2005

    At First Sight is a 2005 romance novel by Nicholas Sparks.

  11. True Believer

    2005

    True Believer is a 2005 romance novel written by American author Nicholas Sparks.

  12. Dear John

    2007

    A soldier, a girl, and the letters that couldn't hold them together.

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  13. The Choice

    2007

    The Choice is a 2007 novel written by Nicholas Sparks.

  14. The Lucky One

    2008

    The Lucky One is a 2008 romance novel by American writer Nicholas Sparks.

  15. The Last Song

    2009

    One summer, one piano, one last song for her dying father.

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  16. Safe Haven

    2010

    Safe Haven is a romantic fantasy novel by American novelist Nicholas Sparks.

  17. The Best of Me

    2011

    The Best of Me is an American romance novel, written by Nicholas Sparks.

  18. The Longest Ride

    2013

    A dying widower, a cowboy, and the paintings that bind two love stories together.

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  19. Every Breath

    2014

    Novel by Nicholas Sparks.

  20. See Me

    2015

    See Me is the nineteenth novel by American novelist Nicholas Sparks.

  21. Dreamland

    2022

    Dreamland is a novel written by Nicholas Sparks.

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Nicholas Sparks written?

This list covers 21 books by Nicholas Sparks, published from 1996 to 2022.

What are Nicholas Sparks's books in order?

Nicholas Sparks's books in publication order: 1. The Notebook (1996), 2. Message in a Bottle (1998), 3. A Walk to Remember (1999), 4. The Rescue (2000), 5. A Bend in the Road (2001), 6. Nights in Rodanthe (2002), 7. The Guardian (2003), 8. The Wedding (2003), 9. Three Weeks with My Brother (2004), 10. At First Sight (2005), 11. True Believer (2005), 12. Dear John (2007), 13. The Choice (2007), 14. The Lucky One (2008), 15. The Last Song (2009), 16. Safe Haven (2010), 17. The Best of Me (2011), 18. The Longest Ride (2013), 19. Every Breath (2014), 20. See Me (2015), 21. Dreamland (2022).

What was Nicholas Sparks's first book?

The Notebook, published in 1996.

Which Nicholas Sparks book should I read first?

A good place to start is The Notebook (1996).

What is Nicholas Sparks's latest book?

The most recent book on this list is Dreamland (2022).

Nicholas Sparks series

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