Adapted Novels
- 2009: Dear John starring Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried
- 2008: Nights in Rodanthe starring Richard Gere and Diane Lane
- 2004: The Notebook" starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams
- 2002: A Walk to Remember starring Shane West and Mandy Moore
- 1999: Message in a Bottle starring Kevin Costner and Robin Wright Penn
Nicholas Sparks Timeline
December 31, 1965: Born in Omaha, Nebraska
1984: Valedictorian of high school graduating class
1988: Graduated from University of Notre Dame
1989: Marries Catherine Cole
1990: Collaborates on book with Billy Mills
1992: Sells pharmaceuticals
1993: Transfers to New Bern, NC and begins The Notebook
Nicholas Sparks Notable Films
Note: The links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups
1999: Message in a Bottle
2002: A Walk to Remember
2004: The Notebook
2008: Nights in Rodanthe