But there\u2019s more: Sparks collaborated on Remain with M. Night Shyamalan, a master of Hollywood suspense. The story in the book is being concurrently adapted into a film<\/a>, which Shyamalan will direct. The movie version, which will star Jake Gyllenhaal, is set for release on Oct. 23, 2026. Expect a perfect collision of these two titans\u2019 sensibilities \u2014 there will be thrills, there will be romance, and there will be deft direction that calls out to be seen on a big screen.<\/p>\n As lovers of amazing book-to-film adaptations<\/a>, we\u2019re thrilled to sink our teeth into a great story in print, knowing we\u2019ll also be able to watch it just one year later. But for bookworms like us, a year is a long time \u2014 so we sought some recommendations for what to read in the interim from Sparks himself.<\/p>\n Below, the bestselling author shares the titles he\u2019s loved most throughout his life \u2014 the things he returns to again and again, always finding something new to appreciate with each read. And while he\u2019s widely known for romance, his choices veer toward religion and classics, so if that\u2019s your speed, it\u2019s time to clear some shelf space.<\/p>\n Nicholas Sparks\u2019s Favorite Books<\/p>\n The Bible<\/a><\/p>\n Sparks: <\/strong>\u201cAs a Christian, the Bible is central to my life and is a continual reminder that good and evil can exist simultaneously, but that Christ died for our sins and our salvation.\u00a0If I were limited to one book for the rest of my life, this would be it.\u201d<\/p>\n The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich<\/a>\u00a0by William Shirer\u00a0<\/p>\n Sparks: <\/strong>\u201cThis non-fiction work is not only a detailed history of the evil associated with both Hitler and the Third Reich, it also provides a thoughtful examination of personalities, psychology, sociology, and mass pathology, all of which remain relevant today.\u201d<\/p>\n Meditations<\/a>\u00a0by Marcus Aurelius<\/p>\n Sparks: <\/strong>\u201cI find this book intriguing, partially because of what is written, but also because of Marcus Aurelius. He was the most powerful man in the world at the time, and yet he continually strove to be a better person.\u00a0While the stoic philosophy has limitations, much of the wisdom in this book is timeless.\u00a0This is the book I give to young people on important graduations<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n
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