To celebrate the release of her latest book, the moon and more out today. Dont mention twilight or any books by nicholas already read them oh ya and no fantasy romance. Nicholas sparks is probably one of the bestknown authors in the world. The next best book club looking for recommendations. Find authors like sarah dessen from the worlds largest community of readers. So if you want a romance novel that can whisk you away to another place and allows you to follow characters that may not be searching for love, but find it anyway you should give nicholas sparks a try. Some of dessens other works include lock and key 2008, keeping the moon 1999, along for the ride 2009. Like nicholas sparks, moyes keeps the heat level low while a slowburning romance blossoms, and she also frequently writes about characters who are a little older than your typical romance, so if your favorite sparks novels are those with single parents and protagonists with a lot of baggage, pick up a book by jojo moyes. What books are similar to those written by nicholas sparks. The truth about books the lucky one by nicholas sparks. With over 100 million copies of his books sold, nicholas sparks is one of the worlds most beloved storytellers. His heartwrenching and emotional romance novels are timeless, and many of them have been turned into criticallyacclaimed movie adaptations ever heard of the notebook. Sarah dessen is listed or ranked 29 on the list authors like. Nicholas sparks, aka the author who loves making you ugly cry, tells the story.
Sep 19, 2012 if you like nicholas sparks, heres a book for you. His work is predominantly romance novels, often with tragic elements and christian themes. Nov, 20 whether youve read and loved just one of her books or youre a perpetual rereader of things dessen, heres why you like her books and where you can go next to find books similar to hers. All of his books have been new york times bestsellers, with over 89 million copies in print worldwide, in over 50 languages, including over 50 million copies in the united states alone, and his popularity continues to soar. What are the best sarah dessen books and books similar to her books. Readalikes for nicholas sparks if you like nicholas sparks. Sarah dessen books are more like teen issues on what we are going through. Click on an authors name learn more about them and see a partial list of their books. T he following are authors similar to nicholas sparks. Not like a million just give me like 2 or 3 authors.
He started his writing career with the successful novel the notebook at age 31. If youre feeling overwhelmed by the number of great ya books to read, you. Authors like nicholas sparks include a wide variety of other bestselling novelists. What is the exposition for lock and key by sarah dessen answers. Since then, sparks has published a multitude of romance novels, a dozen of which have been adapted to film or television. I did become slowly attached to the book, and by the end i was not sad that the book had ended, but pleased with the ending. In beaufort, north carolina, landon carter is a popular class president and jamie sullivan is the ministers quiet daughter. Sep 29, 2015 and because nicholas sparkss new book will be released soon, i now present you the ten books to read if you love nicholas sparks like me. Emily grayson, philip gulley, elizabeth scott, sarah dessen, cheryl renee. Sarahs first two books, that summer and someone like you were made into the movie how to deal starring mandy moore. The main characters arent too old to enjoy their experiences and it is a really cool story. Nov 18, 2019 now, nicholas sparks has written over 20 books, including a walk to remember 1999, dear john 2006, and the choice 2016, all of which have been adapted for the big screen. If you like nicholas sparks, try these authors 73 books.
Like jamie and claire, they arrive at wilmington and settled closer to the. Nicholas sparks is one of the worlds most beloved storytellers. Sarah dessen is the author of thirteen novels, which include the new york. Im in my second year of college, so im moving on from young adult novels, but im not quite into superhardcore literature of adulthood. The first book by nicholas sparks that i read was the choice, and that one disappointed me a lot. The lucky one and sugar queen large type by nicholas and allen sparks and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jun 04, 20 bestselling ya novelist sarah dessen knows a thing or two about sweet and sour summer romance.
His novels include the notebook, a walk to remember and message in a bottle to name a few. To answer your question i would suggest sarah dessen especially her book. Nicholas sparks a walk to remember is a classic in the genre and. Authors like sarah dessen, nicholas sparks, ann brashares. Best sarah dessen books and similar books 141 books goodreads.
Her latest novel the prettiest girl is about to be released in 2014. Authors like nicholas sparks more great love stories. Hornes if id known is definitely one you should read if you like nicholas sparks. Books to read if you like nicholas sparks newinbooks. Weve compiled a list of some of the best teen romance novels thatll keep you.
Nicholas sparks books list of books by author nicholas sparks. Growing up sarah loved to read books by judy blume and luis lowry. A lakota journey to happiness and selfunderstanding. Some of his books like a walk to remember are from a teens perspective but most arent. James patterson has created more enduring fictional characters than any other novelist writing today with his alex cross, michael bennett, womens murder club, private, nypd red, daniel x, maximum ride, and middle.
This book will make cry for sure and knowing that the heroine and hero are real people makes it that much better. The 2003 movie how to deal is based on two of the books by. Some of sarah dessen s books are very similar to sparks except that shes a ya author, so most of the characters are in high school and there arent many steamy scenes. A few other nicholas sparks novels worth your time include. Sarah dessen books are more for young adult readers, like you. Ive read all of nicholas sparks books in the past and love them. May 14, 2009 i seriously thought sara dessen was going to be just like nicholas sparks, but i was pretty surprised. This is a list of notable writers whose readership is predominantly teenagers or young adults. You can find signed nicholas sparks books and a list of his works below this bio. Nicholas spark books are still for young adult readers but he mainly writes for adults. Click here to check out this list on of authors like nicholas sparks. I like romance and deep novels a lot, but im stuck for new ideas.
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The two novels that summer and someone like you were adapted into a single film how to deal in 2003. She is the author of twelve books including that summer, the truth about forever, and lock and key. Does anyone remember a ya author who wrote stand alone books that were tear jerker teen love stories. Nicholas sparks jodi picoult sarah dessen anita shreve nora roberts danielle steel emily giffin meg cabot richard paul evans kristin hannah ann brashares james patterson nicolas sparks suzanne collins mitch albom mary higgins clark jojo moyes karen kingsbury sue monk kidd cecelia ahern sophie kinsella debbie macomber john grisham alice hoffman. When you pick up a nicholas sparks novel, you know what to expect. Sarah dessens summer romance recommendations barnes.
As moving as his bestselling works of fiction, nicholas sparkss unique memoir, written with. Although i did go through a nicholas sparks phase, i needed something different in my library. Books to read if you like nicholas sparks with a strong focus on the principles of friendship, family, happiness and love. As moving as his bestselling works of fiction, nicholas sparks s unique memoir, written with. The most reprinted novel written by nicholas sparks is the notebook. Written in her usual realistic style, sarah dessen has yet again crafted a. Sarah dessen biography, books and facts famous authors. I would recommend along for the ride, lock and key, this lullaby and the truth about forever. Originally selling pharmaceuticals, sparks followed up the notebook with favorites like a walk to remember and dear. I read all the sarah dessen and all the nicholas sparks books. December 31, 1965 in omaha, nebraska is the american author of seventeen published novels, sixteen of which have been featured on the new york times bestsellers list.
One of the requests i get the most in the library is for books like those sarah dessen writes. I like books such as looking for alaska by john green, firefly lane by kristin hannah, and all books by sarah dessen, nicholas sparks, and ann brashares. Some of sarah dessens books are very similar to sparks except that shes a ya. This means books with complicated characters and a strong sense of place. See more ideas about nicholas sparks, nicholas sparks books, the last song. Nicholas sparks reading list nicholas sparks books. If you like nicholas sparks red wing public library. And while youre at it, feel free to click on the blue thumbsup icon next to my name, if you feel so inclined, that is. Her first two books, that summer and someone like you, were made into the movie how to deal. However, like sparks, these authors novels are solid dramas with a strong. Read on to learn more about each of nicholas sparks novels.
Nicholas sparks a walk to remember is a classic in the genre and its synonymous with the definition of a tearjerker. Order of nicholas sparks books american author nicholas sparks is a romance novelist whose novels find their way to the big screen more often than not. Authors nicholas sparks, david levithan, elizabeth eulberg, william golding, john steinbeck, meg cabot, jane austen books perks of being a wallflower thirteen reasons why a walk to remember my fav its kind of a funny story hold on by amelia cant remember last name. I seriously thought sara dessen was going to be just like nicholas sparks, but i was. As always, your mileage may vary no book or author will ever be the next sarah dessen because we already have the sarah dessen. A young architect in san francisco awakens one day to find a woman in his closeta woman only he can see, who claims that her body lies in a coma in a hospital across townand forms a bond with her that leads him to make an extraordinary effort to save her life. Interestingly, sparks first two novels were never published. I didnt really like that one, but the lucky one was very good.
Considering shes a young adult author, whereas nicholas sparks writes for adults. This translates to books that are about the real struggles of teen girls with a side of romance. What is the setting of lock and key by sarah dessen answers. Here are a few authors and books i like thatll keep your reading list fresh. May 10, 2010 i like books such as looking for alaska by john green, firefly lane by kristin hannah, and all books by sarah dessen, nicholas sparks, and ann brashares. His father was a professor, his mother a homemaker, then optometrists assistant. Nicholas sparks born december 31, 1965 is an american screenwriter and author of nineteen books. Horton, jodi picoult, kristin hannah, sophie kinsella, richard paul evans, lurlene mcdaniel, sebastian cole, luanne rice. In this new york times bestseller, follow the author of the notebook as he travels the world with his brother learning about faith, loss, connection, and hope.
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