The Notebook

"The Notebook" is a romantic novel by Nicholas Sparks, published in 1996, and later adapted into a popular film in 2004. It tells the love story of Noah Calhoun and Allie Nelson, who come from different social backgrounds. Their passionate summer romance faces obstacles, including family disapproval and social class differences. The narrative shifts between their past love and the present, where an older Noah reads their story to Allie, who suffers from Alzheimer's. Themes of enduring love, memory, and the passage of time are central to the tale, resonating with many readers and viewers.