Continuity mistake: In the first cafeteria scene, Jamie dismisses Landon's advances by closing her book and knocking it loudly on the table. In the next shot (camera faces Landon) she knocks her book a second time. (00:45:00)
Continuity mistake: When Landon asks Jamie for help memorizing his lines for the school play, the books she is carrying keep changing positions from her left arm to her right. (00:24:50)
Continuity mistake: When Landon and Jamie walk past each other in the school hallway, Jamie walks past a girl in yellow standing next to some lockers. In the next shot, Jamie walks past the girl again. (00:34:45)
Answer: Yes, and it's by Nicholas Sparks.
J I Cohen