Nicholas Sparks Books in Order
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Start with The Notebook (1996), his debut, or with A Walk to Remember (1999) or Safe Haven (2010). Nearly every book stands alone, so you can begin anywhere. Newest: Remain (2025).
- 1.
Message in a Bottle(1998)
Start here - 2.
A Walk to Remember(1999)
- 3.
The Rescue(2000)
- 4.
A Bend in the Road(2001)
- 5.
Nights in Rodanthe(2002)
- 6.
The Guardian(2003)
- 7.
The Wedding(2003)
- 8.
True Believer(2005)
- 9.
At First Sight(2005)
- 10.
Dear John(2006)
- 11.
The Choice(2007)
- 12.
The Lucky One(2008)
- 13.
The Last Song(2009)
- 14.
Safe Haven(2010)
- 15.
The Best of Me(2011)
- 16.
The Longest Ride(2013)
- 17.
See Me(2015)
- 18.
Two by Two(2016)
- 19.
Every Breath(2018)
- 20.
The Return(2020)
- 21.
The Wish(2021)
- 22.
Dreamland(2022)
- 23.
Counting Miracles(2024)
- 24.
Remain(2025)
Newest - 25.
Three Weeks with My Brother(2004)
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Nicholas Sparks books in?
Start with The Notebook (1996), his debut, or with A Walk to Remember (1999) or Safe Haven (2010). Nearly every book stands alone, so you can begin anywhere.
How many Nicholas Sparks books are there?
25 main books, published 1996–2025, plus 1 side story.
What is the latest Nicholas Sparks book?
The newest book in our reading order for Nicholas Sparks is "Remain" (2025).
Can I read Nicholas Sparks books out of order?
Yes. Each book tells a complete story, so you can start anywhere; reading in order adds the background that builds up between books.
Which Nicholas Sparks books are prequels, novellas or side stories?
"Three Weeks with My Brother". Each is placed in the reading order below.
Have Nicholas Sparks books been adapted for TV or film?
Eleven of his novels have been made into films between 1999 and 2016, including A Walk to Remember (2002), The Notebook (2004) and Safe Haven (2013).