A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks

          I recently started reading A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks. Trouble maker and "bad boy" Landon Carter has been causing some trouble at his high school lately. Once the principal is informed, he is forced to run for class president as sort of a punishment. Landon isn't too thrilled. Running for class president means he must be involved with the school a lot and attend all school events.
         Homecoming had arrived and Landon is forced to attend. He surprisingly does not mind going, except there's one problem. He does not have a date. He recently broke up with his girlfriend too. Landon goes through his yearbook scoping out all of the girls from his grade. He asks many, but none are available. He then comes across a girl named Jamie Sullivan, the daughter of Hegbert Sullivan, who is a church minister.  Jamie is very religious and always has a bible in hand. Landon had to get Hegbert's approval of taking Jamie first. Fortunately Hegbert said yes, and Landon was thankful to have a date to the dance. At the end of the night Landon admitted that Jamie was the best date possible. The two had an amazing time together.
        At first I felt this book was moving slowly, but the plot kept getting more interesting. I really am enjoying the novel so far. I chose to read it since this is one of my favorite movies. I am hoping it plays out like the movie. I rate this book an 8/10 so far.