In Theatres Now… The Best of Me The Best of Me is the newest Nicholas Sparks book to get made into a movie. The movie follows Michelle Monaghan and James Marsden, former high school sweethearts, who reunite after being separated for years. Place a hold on the book today! If you like reading Nicholas Sparks check out these other movies that are based on his books… Message in a Bottle (1999) Nights in Rodanthe (2008) A Walk to Remember (2002) Dear John (2010) The Last Song (2010) The Lucky One (2012) Safe Haven (2013) The Notebook (2004)