Nicholas Sparks - Author of the Month

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Nicholas Sparks is one of the most successful contemporary authors in the United States.  His novels - mostly love stories that appeal to female readers - have sold millions of copies in the US and across the world.  Every one of this novels has been a New York Times Bestseller, and eight of his books have film adaptations including the soon-to-be-released Safe Haven starring Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel.   

On a personal level, Sparks was a track and field athlete in high school and at the University of Notre Dame, and he has coached.  He is married and lives in North Carolina - where his books are typically set.  If you want to know more about him, check out the FAQ page on his website.  It's full of his own answers to questions about why he writes, his writing process, and his life.  You can also find him on Twitter @SparksNicholas.

Our collection of Sparks books is highly popular, but the books that are currently available for checkout can be found displayed in the fiction section of the media center.  Let us know what your favorite Nicholas Sparks book is!