In particular, I've had several posts cross my mailbox regarding the Nicholas Sparks books. As any returning visitor will know, I've raved in this forum on several occasions about the literature of Mr. Sparks. It began after reading his very first novel (and my remaining all-time favorite book) The Notebook. The praise and attention continued upon the release of Message In A Bottle, which has also become inspiration for the movie starring Kevin Costner and Robin Wright Penn. And, then I also noted the newest novel by Nicholas, A Walk To Remember after getting the distinct honor and pleasure of meeting the author in person. These submissions have generated quite a bit of reader feedback and interest. The most recent message is among the most worthy of inclusion here. A reader wrote: "I just finished reading A Walk To Remember and The Notebook...Do you, or have you read any other books like these before? I really enjoyed these two and was hoping you could help me find some other books similar to the Sparks books."
In comparing other authors' works to Mr. Sparks' style, I personally would recommend the series of tender books by Richard Paul Evans. Timepiece, The Christmas Box, and The Letter are three treasured titles available in a paperback gift pack, called The Christmas Box Collection. These are a great starting place. If you find them as touching as I have, you may wish to also try The Locket, The Dance, and The Looking Glass . Like Nicholas Sparks, Richard Paul Evans is notorious for writing tear-jerker novels that beautify the magnitude and challenges of love as the focus. These books get you to consider various aspects of love and the multifaceted feelings of the characters as if they were your own.
Another person wrote to ask my opinion of the ending of A Walk To Remember. I believe everyone should take their own thoughts and opinions about a book as they come, so I really don't want to force my impressions on what happened. However, anyone that feels strongly about his/her impressions of the book's ending, feel free to add your visions.
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