SBF Presents an
Evening with Nicholas Sparks
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 – 6:00 PM Trustees Theater
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Nicholas Sparks, bestselling author of numerous novels with wildly successful movie adaptations such as The Notebook, A Walk to Remember, and Dear John will celebrate the release of REMAIN: A SUPERNATURAL LOVESTORY in Savannah.
REMAIN is a supernatural thriller and love story rolled into one. It is based on an original concept Nicholas Sparks and Academy Award nominated director M. Night Shyamalan developed together. According to Sparks, REMAIN has been a true collaboration from the very start. Shyamalan is writing and directing the film adaptation of REMAIN.
The Savannah Book Festival is delighted to host Nicholas Sparks at the Trustees Theater as he celebrates the release of REMAIN. A photo Meet & Greet will follow his presentation. This is a ticketed event.
Event Format and Guidelines:
Tickets
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$60
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Event admission
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Pre-signed copy of REMAIN
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Photo with Nicholas Sparks
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Discounts for couples, students, and military are available by calling the SCAD Box Office at 912-525-5050. Student and military tickets are $54. A couple ticket is $90 includes admission for (2) two and (1) one pre-signed copy of REMAIN.
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Please note the following:
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Nicholas will not be signing or personalizing books at the event.
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Pre-signed books are only available through advance purchase.
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No personal cameras or cell phone photography
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No handshaking, please
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A professional photographer will take one photo of each guest with Nicholas.
Accessing Your Photo:
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Event photos can be accessed by scanning a QR code sign using your cell phone. This sign will be clearly displayed at the event.
Welcome to the Savannah Book Festival!
February 5-8, 2026
When and Where is SBF?
The 2026 Savannah Book Festival will be held on February 5-8. A full schedule of events will be released closer to the Festival.
Our four-day Festival takes place in Savannah’s Historic District against a backdrop of stunning historic buildings, cascading Spanish moss, and blooming Azaleas. Each year, over 9,000 people join us for three ticketed Headliner Address events and for our free Festival Saturday.
Festival Saturday presentations take place in museums, churches, and theaters in and around the historic Telfair, Wright, and Chippewa Squares in the heart of Downtown Savannah. Our lineup of nationally-recognized authors from wide-ranging genres give 30-minute solo presentations on their creative process, followed by a Q&A and book signing.
Headliner Addresses are ticketed events presented in the Historic Lucas Theater in Downtown Savannah. Headliners give a 45-minute presentation on their creative process and life as a writer, followed by a Q&A and book signing. Sponsors and Literati members receive guaranteed access to Headliner Addresses.
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