Remain will be Sparks’ twenty-sixth book, adding to his collection of New York Times bestsellers (11 of which have become films), including The Notebook, A Walk To Remember and Dear John.

Nicholas Sparks is a famous romance author who has seen much success with his novels. Many of his books, like "Message in a Bottle" and "The Longest Ride," have been made into films.

For Sparks, there was an intention behind that: to give readers hope. Though the book was inspired by his sister’s own death from a brain tumor, he notes he grew quite attached to Jamie during ...

New York Times bestselling author Nicholas Sparks will sign copies of his latest novel, “Counting Miracles,” at Schuler Books in West Bloomfield on Sept. 25. (Photo courtesy of Brad Poirier) ...

Nicholas Sparks has a talent for making you weepy. His 24th novel, "Counting Miracles," which leapt to the top of the New York Times bestseller list in its first week and is already slated for a ...

New York Times bestselling author Nicholas Sparks discusses his new book “Counting Miracles” and reflects on his three decades of writing novels. Starting with “The Notebook,” many of ...

Sometimes you feel like a nut; sometimes you don't. This is not news to Sparks's fans, who have snatched up 130 million copies of his books since 1996 when "The Notebook" undammed an ocean of tears.

Nicholas Sparks talks exclusively to PEOPLE about his iconic book-to-movie adaptations through the years and which one holds a special place in his heart.