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The Notebook

By: Nicholas Sparks
Narrated by: Barry Bostwick
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Experience the unforgettable, heartbreaking love story set in post-World War II North Carolina about a young socialite and the boy who once stole her heart—one of PBS's "Great American Reads".

Every so often a love story so captures our hearts that it becomes more than a story—it becomes an experience to remember forever. The Notebook is such a book. It is a celebration of how passion can be ageless and timeless, a tale that moves us to laughter and tears and makes us believe in true love all over again . . .

At thirty-one, Noah Calhoun, back in coastal North Carolina after World War II, is haunted by images of the girl he lost more than a decade earlier. At twenty-nine, socialite Allie Nelson is about to marry a wealthy lawyer, but she cannot stop thinking about the boy who long ago stole her heart. Thus begins the story of a love so enduring and deep it can turn tragedy into triumph, and may even have the power to create a miracle . . .

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Critic reviews

"A classic tale of love."—Christian Science Monitor

"A one-night read . . . If you are in need of a good cry, The Notebook is absolutely the right book."—USA Today

"The lyrical beauty of this touching love story . . . will captivate the heart of every reader."—Denver Rocky Mountain News

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Sparks creates a wonderful image of an old man near the end of his days, recollecting his past love.

Chic book, but a good read (grunt, scratch)

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I was very shocked that the story was worse than the movie. I love the movie so much.. this was disappointing. I don't like the music throughout.. no need and just silly. I also don't like... "this i know"... he says that often in this book and the longest ride. that was a great story but the wording was not how a normal person would speak

I'm glad the movie was better

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I’m sorry, I know this is the rare, but the movie was far better than the book. I’m not sure why Sparks is so highly rated as a writer when much of his prose sounded flat and lifeless to me. A disappointment.

Movie was better

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This book is a great book that inspired one of my favorite movies. However, for the first time I was somewhat disappointed in the book rather then the movie.

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Better than the movie. There is an interview at the end with the Author. Love

AWESOME BOOK

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This story is not my usual genre but it truly spoke to me. It reminded me of my dear husband who died recently.

Heartwarming

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how the reminiscence of the past still holds the love true was probably by far one of the best feature of the book. what a great story.

kou

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and a tragedy all in one. i wanted to unfold this story bc its my loves fav and we were compared to the nicholas sparks novels 😍

Its a love story

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What a great movie, but listening to the book was incredible and exhilarating. Recommend reading or listening with Audible.

Love and Romance

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Great book! A story about love and devotion. Notebook will keep you on your toes.

Audible nerd

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