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

    • $60

    • Event admission

    • Pre-signed copy of REMAIN 

    • Photo with Nicholas Sparks

    • 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 couples ticket is $90 includes admission for (2) two and (1) one pre-signed copy of REMAIN.

Please note the following:

  • Nicholas will not be signing or personalizing books at the event.

  • Pre-signed books are only available through advance purchase.

  • No personal cameras or cell phone photography

  • No handshaking, please

  • A professional photographer will take one photo of each guest with Nicholas.

Accessing Your Photo:

  • 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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The Savannah Book Festival presents an evening with Nicholas Sparks on October 14, 2025 at the historic Trustees Theater. Nicholas Sparks celebrates the release of REMAIN: A Supernatural Love Story. Visit savannahbookfestival.org for tickets! #SBF #savannahbookfestival #nicholassparks #mnightshyamalan #sparklers💥 #remainbooktour #remain #savannah ... See MoreSee Less

The Savannah Book Festival presents an evening with Nicholas Sparks on October 14, 2025 at the historic Trustees Theater. Nicholas Sparks celebrates the release of REMAIN: A Supernatural Love  Story. Visit savannahbookfestival.org for tickets! #SBF #savannahbookfestival #nicholassparks #mnightshyamalan #sparklers💥 #remainbooktour #remain #savannah

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Gen E Vieve

Devon Olding

Samantha Hughes wanna go?

How cool is this the combination of authors

Betsy Hutchinson

Tenechia Madam President Haynes the collaboration tho … so you’ll cry in confusion😆

As long as Nicolas writes the ending! M. Night has weird endings! 😬

Caroline Harrell Baum odd pairing, huh?

Jennifer Huff Boyette, I’m sure you already know about this, but just in case…

Heather James shall we attend??

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Marcia Gaskins

Johna Ray Taylor

Natalie Padgett Thames

Elyse Marie Haile

Karyl Taulbee

Michele Epting

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Candace Alford Wooten want to go?!?!

Melinda Varboncoeur interesting!

Melissa Seeling want to go?!

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3 months ago
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Awesome things are happening at SBF! This week we’re in NYC, checking out what’s new and who’s hot in books and authors! We’re lining up a fabulous Festival for 2026! 📚 💛 ... See MoreSee Less

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Would love to see some translated books!

Keep rocking it Tra as you do every year..

Can't wait to hear all about your trip!!

Fabulous work ladies

Would love you to book Kristin Hannah! Also William Kent Krueger

Can’t wait to see who you book!!!

Can’t wait to hear the authors!

Enjoy! Already looking forward to the October reveals!

Can you invite author Frederic Durbin?

One of our favorite events of the year! Well worth our trip from Delaware to attend SBF and visit the terrific city.

Roberta Austin 😊

Brenda Galvin Booth

Thank you, Mickie!!!

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7 months ago
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That’s a wrap on the 18th Annual Savannah Book Festival 💐🫧📖 a HUGE thank you to everyone who made this festival possible, we could not have done it without the support of our generous sponsors, vendors, volunteers and fabulous attendees!

And a special thank you to our 45 authors, each with unique and phenomenal presentations. Stay tuned for more Festival Saturday content😉

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That’s a wrap on the 18th Annual Savannah Book Festival 💐🫧📖 a HUGE thank you to everyone who made this festival possible, we could not have done it without the support of our generous sponsors, vendors, volunteers and fabulous attendees! 

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It was a great festival!! Wonderful authors and very helpful volunteers. Can’t wait for next year!! I’ve been to every festival and they just keep getting better every year.

I was a great event. Thanks to all the volunteers who made this happen.

Kudos to Tara Setter .. and staff.. as Executive director she hits it out of the park every year!

Great event! 📚

Great event. I look forward to it each year!

Maybe consider making it an event that it’s not required to spend $100 on books to interact with the festival. The crowds were predominantly old and white.

Everything about the entire weekend was absolutely perfect! We had the best time! Can’t wait until next year!

One of my favorite events every year!!

Well done SBF! Outstanding author presentations.

Was a great time. Planning on being back next year!

Always a wonderful event.

Great event!

Best ever!

Love the festival!

What a gift to the City!

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Beekman Family

David & Nancy Cintron

Robert Faircloth

Courtney Knight Gaines Foundation

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Robert and Linda Zerbe

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