PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS Nov 20, 2009
"The Last Song" by Nicholas Sparks (Grand Central Publishing). 13. (Honolulu Advertiser)
The Lucky One Nov 16, 2009
Author: Nicholas Sparks. Publisher: Grand Central Publishing, 326 pages. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
On The Clock With Katie Casey Nov 10, 2009
The Twilight series or anything by Dan Brown or Nicholas Sparks. If you could change one thing about Notre Dame, what would it be. (Und.com)
Every message found in river is like a story in a bottle Nov 6, 2009
Nicholas Sparks, author of Message in a Bottle, the novel on which the movie was based, says, "There's something romantic about the fate that led you to find it. It's as if all of the mysteries of the world conspired. It's one of those things that you know happens to other people, and now it happens to you.". It happened to Adam Meier, a telecom engineer at Bunge North America, a Living Lands & Water sponsor company. (Florida Today)
Columnist: Film adaptations hit and miss Oct 22, 2009
Case in point: Recently, I was excited to read the latest Nicholas Sparks novel, The Last Song. However, I became crestfallen upon learning that Sparks wrote the screenplay for The Last Song -- set to star Miley Cyrus -- before he even wrote the novel. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Siblings crowned at game Oct 21, 2009
Jessica, who was studying Shakespeare's "Hamlet" this fall, said she enjoys the books of Nicholas Sparks ("The Notebook") and added her favorite book is Audrey Neffenegger's "The Time Traveler's Wife." Brianna said she's also a fan of Sparks, whose other well-known books include "Message in a Bottle," "A Walk to Remember" and "Nights in Rodanthe.". "I love Nicholas Sparks - every girl does," Jessica said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
JIM DODSON: What Next in Kiddie Sequels? Oct 18, 2009
In the tradition of Nicholas Sparks comes a love story for the ages -- Scout and Boo Radley, together at last, sharing the ordinary ups and downs of running a charming guest house and inn (made famous by the Academy Award-winning film starting Greg Peck), proving love and good non-judgmental communication skills through a simple tree knot can conquer any obstacle. (Special bonus for readers: Check out Valentine package rates or sign up from intimate couple counseling weekends at the Inn's new... (The Pilot Newspaper)
This week's best sellers from Publishers Weekly Oct 16, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009. Posted on: Thursday, October 15, 2009. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Library corner 10-10 Oct 9, 2009
For adults: ;The Last Song; by Nicholas Sparks; ;Have a Little Faith; by Mitch Albom; ;The Lost Symbol; by Dan Brown; ;Sydney Sheldon;s Mistress of the Game; by Tilly Bagshawe; ;Alex Cross;s Trail; by James Patterson; ;South of Bend; by Pat Conroy; and ;That Old Cape Magic; by Richard Russo. For children: ;Silly Street; by Jeff Foxworthy; ;A Season of Gifts; by Richard Peck; ;The Seer of Shadows; by Avi; ;Before Columbus: The Americas Before 1942; by Charles C. Mann; ;The Sorcerer of the North;... (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Page by Page Oct 8, 2009
Bestsellers that have been added to the collection include Gate at the Stairs by Lorrie Moore; Official Book Club Selection: a Memoir According to Kathy Griffin; The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks; Dark Slayer by Christine Feehan; Spartan Gold by Clive Cussler with Grant Blackwood; and Homer ey by E.L. Doctorow. Another reason to visit the library is to pick up a League of Women Voters of Texas Voters Guide explaining the 2009 Constitutional Amendment Election on November 3. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Bulletin Board Oct 6, 2009
Oct. 21, Hearing Exams at 1 p.m. free by appointment Oct. 22, Book Club at 11 a.m. Book: The Choice by Nicholas Sparks. Oct. 22, COA Associates Meeting at 2 p.m. Oct. 23, COA Van Trip to Hilltop/Building #19 Call for ride Oct. 26, Tea at Savoy at 1 p.m. Tea, music and refreshments open to everyone Oct. 27, SHINE Insurance help at 10 a.m. call for appointment Oct. 27, Ask the Lawyer free consult at 1 p.m. Call for appointment. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Happiness expert among Town Hall lecturers Oct 6, 2009
"The Last Song" by Nicholas Sparks (Grand Central Publishing). The changing season promises to be extra hot this year both on Broadway and off. (Fresno Bee)
San Francisco Chronicle Best-Sellers Oct 1 / Oct 5, 2009
THE LAST SONG, by Nicholas Sparks (Grand Central; 350 pages; $24 ... THE LAST SONG, by Nicholas Sparks. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Bookworm writes her own After a lifetime of books, retired teacher and avid reader decides to write her own Sep 25, 2009
WHAT SHE READS: Historical accounts and novels and anything by Danielle Steele, Thomas Kinkade or Nicholas Sparks. She also enjoys crosswords, vocabulary builders and word searches. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
More News » Sep 24, 2009
Nicholas Sparks, Paula Deen, Judy Blume, John Grisham, and James Patterson are just a few of the more than 70 authors that will be on the National Mall this Saturday, Sept. 26, for the ninth annual National Book Festival. Plouffe tells stories of Barack Obama's presidential run. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Columnist: Students overlook local resource Sep 17, 2009
(Purchasing new materials is of particular importance to me right now, as I impatiently linger at No. 32 on the Schlow waiting list for the new Nicholas Sparks book. . (Daily Collegian, PA)
Davis-Kidd Booksellers announces upcoming events Sep 16, 2009
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 7 p.m. Best-selling author Nicholas Sparks reads and signs The Last Song. Monday, Sept. 21, 7 p.m. Best-selling authors and Food Network stars The Deen Brothers sign Take it Easy. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
"The Notebook" Author Stops in Macon Sep 14, 2009
Bestselling author Nicholas Sparks took time to meet fans and sign books at the Sam's Club in Macon. More than 600 fans filled the aisles and snatched up more than half of the 1,200 copies of Sparks' latest novel "The Last Song.". (13WMAZ.com, GA)
A 'Sidelines' view of North Carolina Sep 8, 2009
Albright reinforces something novelist Nicholas Sparks said years ago about my home state. North Carolina is a novelist's dream, Sparks said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Beatles are EW Pick of Week Sep 7, 2009
"The Last Song," Nicholas Sparks (out Tuesday). Sparks' blockbuster novels are like hot buttered Orville Redenbacher for the soul: highly consumable, comforting and, by definition, pretty corny. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Romagnoli’s ‘Bicycle Runner’ recalls a time of love and war Sep 6, 2009
The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks (Grand Central). Traveling with Pomegranates: A Mother-Daughter Story by Sue Monk Kidd and Ann Kidd Taylor (Viking). (Boston Globe)
New novel, new movies in works for writer Sparks Sep 4, 2009
That's the theme of the life of novelist Nicholas Sparks, whose latest novel, "The Last Song," ($24 ... AP: Do you have a favorite movie based on a Nicholas Sparks' novel. (FOX 11, AZ)
Sparks Takes Writing Fire Beyond Books Sep 4, 2009
FILE - In a Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008 file photo, author Nicholas Sparks attends the 'Nights In Rodanthe' world premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York ... That's the theme of the life of novelist Nicholas Sparks, whose latest novel, "The Last Song," ($24 ... AP: Do you have a favorite movie based on a Nicholas Sparks' novel. (CBS News)
Brown, Crichton: Big names in big fall Sep 3, 2009
They're just the biggest of big names: Nicholas Sparks (The Last Song, Tuesday), the late Sen. Edward Kennedy (True Compass, Sept. 14), (True Blue, Oct. 27) (Ford County, Nov. 3), Stephen King (Under the Dome, Nov. 10), (I, Alex Cross, Nov. 16) and Sue Grafton (U is for Undertow, Dec. 1). (USA Today)
Perdue signs film credit bill from NC lawmakers Aug 29, 2009
Most recently, Georgia scooped up production for a new Miley Cyrus movie, The Last Song, based on a script by New Bern author Nicholas Sparks and being distributed by The Walt Disney Co.. Perdue had started traveling to Wilmington in April to announce the 17 million movie would be filmed in North Carolina when officials in Georgia, which offers a credit of up to 30 percent, stepped in. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Surprising tales about 15 bestselling authors Jul 14, 2009
Nicholas Sparks' works like "The Notebook" fly off of store shelves, but they might not move as quickly as their author. Sparks not only attended Notre Dame on a track scholarship, he also helped set a still-standing school record in the 4 x 800m relay. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Relay team's season is one to remember Jul 8, 2009
So the quintet competed in the national championships as TEC, a club team coached by Dave Simpson and best-selling author Nicholas Sparks ... "Nicholas Sparks, known for novels such as "The Notebook," "A Walk to Remember," "Nights in Rodanthe" and "Message in a Bottle," said the track team produced thrills."We had great teams in the past," Nicholas Sparks said. "If you have a team that wins a national championship, it is a great year. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Miley Cyrus movie shoot to begin today Jun 16, 2009
Initially, the movie was to be set at Wrightsville Beach, N.C., but once location scouts saw Tybee's distinctive look, movie executives asked author Nicholas Sparks if he would agree to change the setting to Tybee. He did. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Cassidy on to BFF mansion Jun 4, 2009
In between now and then, Cyrus will shoot the Nicholas Sparks drama "The Last Song" and do a concert tour. Cyrus co-stars with her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, on "Hannah Montana," and appeared in the hit movie adaptation of the TV show. (Albany Times Union)
Cyrus signs on for 4th season of `Hannah Montana' Jun 3, 2009
In between now and then, Cyrus will shoot the Nicholas Sparks drama "The Last Song" and do a concert tour. Cyrus co-stars with her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, on "Hannah Montana," and recently appeared in the hit movie adaptation of the TV show. (Yahoo News)
BookExpo will be a little abridged this year May 28, 2009
Best-selling brand names: John Irving (Last Night in Twisted River, Oct. 27); Nicholas Sparks (The Last Song, Sept. 8). TV talkers: Craig Ferguson (American on Purpose: A Memoir, Sept. 15); Kathie Lee Gifford (Just When I Thought I'd Dropped My Last Egg, in stores); Joe Scarborough (Up From Republicanism: How Conservatives Can Take Back America, June 9). (USA Today -- Life)
Watertown senior notes Apr 28, 2009
Adapted from author Nicholas Sparks popular romance novel about Adrienne, a devoted single mother who is watching her best friend s bed-and-breakfast for a weekend. With Diane Lane and Richard Gere. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
• New at the Kimberly library Apr 16, 2009
"Death in Lacquer Red" by Jeanne M. Dams, "Vector" by Robin Cook, "In the Presence of the Enemy" by Elizabeth George, "Nightmares scapes" by Stephen King, "Mr. Murder" by Dean Koonts,, "Edge of Evil" by J. A. Jance, "3rd Degree" and "5th Horseman" by James Patterson, "Echo Park" by Michael Connelly, "The Summer I Dared" by Barbara Delinsky, "The Associate" by John Grisham, "At First sight" by Nicholas Sparks, "The Book of Fate" by Brad Meltzer, "Trouble" by Jesse Kellerman. Copyright. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Miley Cyrus movie to be shot in Savannah Apr 15, 2009
The script is by novelist Nicholas Sparks, and Julie Anne Robinson will direct. Shooting is expected to begin in June. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Miley Cyrus Meets Hannah Montana, At the Multiplex Apr 11, 2009
In between she had a casting session for her next movie, The Last Song, written specially for her by weepie king Nicholas Sparks; was interviewed four times; performed twice; changed outfits twice; and visited the Tonight Show's make-your-own-sundae bar once. When she left the NBC lot at 6:30 p.m., she still had to do her homework. (Time.com)
N.C. loses to Georgia for Miley Cyrus film Apr 10, 2009
North Carolina also was bidding for the film, which is being written by The Notebook author and screenwriter Nicholas Sparks, a native Tar Heel. The production is expected to create 250 jobs, the Georgia governor s office said. (Triangle Business Journal)
Georgia wins Miley Cyrus film Apr 10, 2009
The Last Song is being penned by The Notebook author and screenwriter Nicholas Sparks and directed by Julie Anne Robinson. Robinson is best known as a director of several scripted television shows, such as Grey s Anatomy. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
For Miley Cyrus, it's been quite the climb to movies Apr 8, 2009
That would be The Last Song, a script being written for Cyrus by novelist Nicholas Sparks. Although it's a Disney project, Cyrus hints that her character may be as distant from Hannah as L.A. is from Montana. (USA Today -- Life)
No WAY! Miley movie set might leave for sweeter deal Apr 3, 2009
The singer and actress -- a phenom for the pre-teen set -- will star in "The Last Song," a screenplay written specifically for her by North Carolina author Nicholas Sparks ... North Carolina author Nicholas Sparks wrote the book that spawned that movie and several others, including "The Notebook" and "Nights in Rodanthe." He wrote "The Last Song" specifically for Miley. (News & Observer)
Will Georgia land Miley's new movie? Apr 3, 2009
Perdue later told the the Star-News of Wilmington the announcement involved the Cyrus movie "The Last Song," based on a script by New Bern author Nicholas Sparks. "I was hopeful to say that it was coming and now I don't know that I'll get to say that," Perdue told the newspaper. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Bitch and Famous Apr 2, 2009
The king of sappy-novels-that-get-turned-into-tear-jerking-rom-drams himself Nicholas Sparks (think 'The Notebook', 'Message in a Bottle', 'A Walk to Remember ... "Nicholas Sparks wrote the movie 'The Last Song' for me and you never hear that the movie is written before the book," enthused Cyrus. (iAfrica.com)
Cyrus says no more Hannah Montana films Apr 1, 2009
Cyrus says no more Hannah Montana films - Movies- msnbc. Cyrus says no more Hannah Montana films. (MSNBC -- News)
Cyrus: No more 'Hannah Montana' films Apr 1, 2009
She s planning to spend the summer working on a film written by Nights in Rodanthe and The Notebook author Nicholas Sparks. But this is no adaptation of a bestselling romantic novel instead, Sparks went directly to the screenplay this time, and did so with Cyrus in mind for the part. (KHOU.com, TX)
Getting Acquainted With 25 questions Mar 16, 2009
I read "The Choice" and "Nights in Rodanthe" by Nicholas Sparks, "Marley and Me" by John Grogan, "Sundays at Tiffany's" by James Patterson and "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls. I love John Grisham books, and I'm anxious to read his new one, "The Associate." My favorite book would probably be "Skipping Christmas" by John Grisham. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Book Expo America Mar 16, 2009
Authors, organizations and celebrities lined up to attend this year s expo include Nicholas Sparks, Kathie Lee Gifford, Richard Russo, Tracy Kidder, Penguin Books, American Booksellers Association, Children s Book Council, Scholastic, Inc. and Julie Andrews Edwards. There will be a new book title showcase event this year. (Suite101.com)
Hillside's Williams earns Gatorade award Mar 13, 2009
"We're going for national records in all three relays," said Nicholas Sparks, who coaches the club team with Dave Simpson. On Saturday, the New Bern runners are shooting for the 4x200 record with Daishawn Stryon, Fuquawn Greene, Andrew Hendrix and Anthony Hendrix. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Relay team puts on show Feb 22, 2009
"We were happy, but now, we're still trying to get that national record." The team's coach, best-selling author Nicholas Sparks, who competed in track and field at Notre Dame, said all four of the runners could excel in individual events, but the relay team is the main focus this season. "They just have confidence in each other," said Nicholas, Miles' father, "and they can count on their teammates. That's a big thing." After capturing the two Simplot Games records, the team now will turn its... (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
New On DVD: Oliver Stone's 'W.' Feb 14, 2009
Nights in Rodanthe' (PG-13): Unfaithful to Richard Gere in the steamy thriller "Unfaithful" Diane Lane is in love with the actor's character this time in this drama based on Nicholas Sparks' ("The Notebook") best-selling novel. Lane as Adrienne Willis, a woman reeling from her husband's infidelity who finds another chance at romance with troubled surgeon Dr. Paul Flannery (Gere) while watching over her friend's East Coast inn during a harrowing storm. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Vindicating Katherine Hepburn Feb 13, 2009
Nights in Rodanthe (2008) is based on a novel by Nicholas Sparks, author of The Notebook. Richard Gere plays a self-absorbed surgeon who makes an off-season trip to a strikingly designed inn temporarily run by Diane Lane on North Carolina's Outer Banks. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Library Journal Feb 7, 2009
The Lucky One, Nicholas Sparks. The Brass Verdict, Connelly, Michael. (Variety)
