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It might come as a surprise that Nicholas Sparks—the novelist best known for “The Notebook” and “A Walk to Remember”—is a longtime fan of horror movies.

Appeared in the October 4, 2025, print edition as 'Stocks’ Record Run Sparks Concern'.

By Nicholas Sparks with M. Night Shyamalan Random House: 352 pages, $30 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores.

The Sparks, who posted a 21-23 record and fell two wins short of clinching a playoff spot this season, are addressing one of the biggest complaints about the franchise’s commitment to player development.

After aiming to leap from the WNBA’s worst team to a season of triumph, the Sparks instead ended the season seeking perspective — none more so than Kelsey Plum.