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Nicholas Sparks Reading Order

5 series · 28 books

Non-FictionRomance

Nicholas Sparks is an American author known for emotionally driven romance novels that often explore themes of love, loss, and redemption across decades. His prolific career spans multiple interconnected series and standalone works, with adaptations into acclaimed films including The Notebook and A Walk to Remember. With over 130 million copies sold worldwide and numerous New York Times bestsellers, Sparks has become one of the most commercially successful contemporary authors in the romance genre.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2014–2014)

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1
Cover of Reader's Digest: Today's Best Fiction
Reader's Digest: Today's Best Fiction
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Calhoun Family / Notebook Series

Complete

2 books (1996–2003)

Start with The Notebook and read in order.

Start this series with The Notebook

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1
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The Notebook
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of The Wedding

Jeremy Marsh & Lexie Darnell Series

Complete

2 books (2003–2004)

Start with True Believer and read in order.

Start this series with True Believer

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1
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True Believer
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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At First Sight
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

2 books (1990–2004)

Start with Wokini(With: Billy Mills) and read in order.

Start this series with Wokini(With: Billy Mills)

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Wokini(With: Billy Mills)
1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Three Weeks with My Brother(With: Micah Sparks)
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

21 books (1988–2025)

Start with Message in a Bottle, the first of 21 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Message in a Bottle

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#Title
1
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Message in a Bottle
1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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A Walk to Remember
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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4
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A Bend in the Road
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Nights in Rodanthe
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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The Guardian
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Cover of Dear John
8
Cover of The Choice
9
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The Last Song
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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The Lucky One
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Cover of Safe Haven
12
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The Best of Me
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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The Longest Ride
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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15
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16
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Every Breath
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
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18
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19
20
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Counting Miracles
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21
Remain(With: M. Night Shyamalan)
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Nicholas Sparks written?
Nicholas Sparks has written 28 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1988 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Nicholas Sparks series?
Here are the first books in Nicholas Sparks's series: Calhoun Family / Notebook: The Notebook; Jeremy Marsh & Lexie Darnell: True Believer; Non-Fiction: Wokini(With: Billy Mills).
What order should I read Nicholas Sparks's books?
We recommend reading Nicholas Sparks's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Nicholas Sparks still writing new books?
Yes, Nicholas Sparks has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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