The Notebook is Sparks' first ever-published novel! It deals with the forbidden love of two who had a young and passionate love when they were growing up but were separated for several years. Now that Noah is back and Allie is engaged to someone else, what is going to happen! Ah! Honestly, can I say something crazy and say that I prefer the movie? The book neglects a lot of the beginning of their love story and the end is much more... interesting than the sweet older couple shown in the movie. Allie from the book seems much more shallow and ditsy than my girl Rachel McAdams from the movie (I have not seen the movie in many years and hope I'm not romanticizing it in my head too much). But, It's a good beach read, not much substance, and is written with the lexile score to accommodate a fifth grader (850, if you were wondering. Harry Potter # 1's lexile score is 880). Read if you'd like! ((or watch the movie, honestly will be more enjoyable)) Pages- 214 Published- 1996 Author- Nicholas Sparks Let me know what you think! What book should I read next? Follow me on my socials, and let's chat books! Instagram- CarsonCampbell_ Twitter- Carson7Campbell Podcasts- Carson Reads