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Dreamland

By: Nicholas Sparks
Narrated by: Austin Nichols, Thérèse Plummer, Nicholas Sparks
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A twist you won’t see coming. A love story you’ll never forget. From the acclaimed author of The Notebook comes a powerful novel about risking everything for a dream—and whether it’s possible to leave the past behind.

We don’t always get to choose our paths in life; sometimes they choose us.

ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: PopSugar

After fleeing an abusive husband with her six-year-old son, Tommie, Beverly is attempting to create a new life for them in a small town off the beaten track. Despite their newfound freedom, Beverly is constantly on guard: she creates a fake backstory, wears a disguise around town, and buries herself in DIY projects to stave off anxiety. But her stress only rises when Tommie insists he’d been hearing someone walking on the roof and calling his name late at night. With money running out and danger seemingly around every corner, she makes a desperate decision that will rewrite everything she knows to be true. . . .

Meanwhile, Colby Mills is on a heart-pounding journey of another kind. A failed musician, he now heads a small family farm in North Carolina. Seeking a rare break from his duties at home, he spontaneously takes a gig playing in a bar in St. Pete Beach, Florida, where he meets Morgan Lee—and his whole life is turned upside-down.

The daughter of affluent Chicago doctors, Morgan has graduated from a prestigious college music program with the ambition to move to Nashville and become a star. Romantically and musically, she and Colby complete each other in a way that neither has ever known.

In the course of a single unforgettable week, two young people will navigate the exhilarating heights and heartbreak of first love. Hundreds of miles away, Beverly will put her love for her young son to the test. And fate will draw all three people together in a web of life-altering connections . . . forcing each to wonder whether the dream of a better life can ever survive the weight of the past.

©2022 Nicholas Sparks (P)2022 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

“The love that [Sparks] writes and conveys to the reader, and the intricacy of his stories is captivating. . . . These characters feel like people you know in real life—people chasing dreams while maintaining their responsibilities and the tangible parts of life that chain us to reality. . . . The perfect summer read.”BookTrib

“From this singular work it’s clear that [Sparks] . . . continues to hone his craft.”The Cullman Times

“Another fantastic work of Nicholas Sparks, combining elements of finding true love with pursuing one’s dreams, along with hidden family secrets and mental health issues. The author brilliantly presents an idea of a dreamland being not only a wonderful vacation destination, but a person’s state of mind and worldview, as well.”—Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star

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Nicholas Sparks is a bestselling and widely beloved author of contemporary fiction—23 novels and counting! His stories about complicated relationships, unexpected love, loss, sacrifice, and rediscovery are written in a descriptive, emotional, and earnest style. There’s no other author exactly like Sparks, but if you’ve already made your way through his catalog and you’re looking for more listens of similar appeal, here are 10 other fiction authors you might enjoy.

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Nicholas Sparks delivered another amazing tale of the power of love.
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Great book

It was wonderful just like all of his books are. Can’t wait for the next one.

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Great book

I know Nicholas Sparks has said, he believes this is one of his best books. I don’t necessarily agree with him! But I will agree it is a great book! I was t getting the two separate story lines, and trying to figure it out, wasted too much time, just go with it and listen to the whole book, he puts it together nicely! Don’t do what is easy, but what is right and that’s exactly what this story is all about! Enjoy!

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Great story

Loved it. I didn't see that coming until it did. Love all of his work

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Nicholas Sparks NEVER disappoints!!

As usual, I loved this Nicholas Sparks book!! I have NEVER been disappointed in one of his stories and have every book he has written!!

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Edge of your seat book

At first I thought this was going to be another 'The Notebook' style of writing, but then the unthinkable happens and I vocally gasped while listening to it.
the performers/narrative is spot on with the characters. it's a romance novel with a mystery, which was a whirlwind of emotions for the reader and I enjoyed it so much It was finished in 2 days. loved it!

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