Movie cover for "The Best of Me" showing a close-up of two people embracing, with one hand gently touching the other’s hair. The title appears in large blue text at the bottom.

Beyond the Script: Denver Public Library’s Guide to The Notebook

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Denver Public Library resources to enhance your experience at The Notebook

 

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Book cover for "The Stationery Shop" by Marjan Kamali featuring a vibrant floral design with orange and pink flowers on a dark blue background. The title and author’s name are prominently displayed in white and yellow text.The Stationery Shop
by Marjan Kamali

In 1953, an unlikely romance sparks between teenagers Roya and Bahran, two regular customers at a Teheran stationery shop. Sadly, the young lovers lose each other in the chaos following the overthrow of Iran’s prime minister. Sixty years later, there’s a chance for the two to meet again in America. This sweeping narrative of lost-and-found love examines questions of fate and forgiveness.

 

 

WATCH

Movie poster for "When Harry Met Sally" featuring two people standing outdoors in autumn with colorful trees and a city skyline in the background. Large bold text displays the title along with the actors’ names Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan.When Harry Met Sally
dir. Rob Reiner (1989)

Harry and Sally initially dislike one another, then form a close friendship. For more than 12 years, they debate whether men and women can be just friends or if sex makes that impossible. Nora Ephron’s script, Rob Reiner’s cinematography, and the chemistry between Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal make this movie a classic romcom.

 

 

LISTEN

lbum cover for "The Notebook: The Musical" showing a colorful watercolor-style silhouette of two people embracing. The title appears in blue text at the top, with “Original Broadway Cast Recording” written below.The Notebook: Original Broadway Cast Recording

Enjoy music and lyrics by Ingrid Michaelson featured in the original Broadway production. Let the gentle strumming pluck at your memory of the performances. The enchanting score as you’ll hear on the CD was nominated for a 2025 Grammy Award.

 

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Movie cover for "The Best of Me" showing a close-up of two people embracing, with one hand gently touching the other’s hair. The title appears in large blue text at the bottom.The Best of Me
dir. Michael Hoffman (2014)

This is another story of lost romance based on a later novel by Nicholas Sparks.

Two high school sweethearts, Amanda and Dawson, reunite in their old hometown for the funeral of an old friend, whose last wish they discover is for them to rekindle their lost romance. Complications ensue. Stream on Kanopy, free to all Denver residents with your library card.

 

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