Books That Were Made Into Movies

What do blockbuster films like Divergent, The Hunt for Red October, and The Godfather have in common? Before they were hit movies they were all bestselling novels. Popular works of fiction have long been one of Hollywood's go-to sources for new movie ideas. Additionally many critically acclaimed motion pictures were originally inspired by short stories and novellas. Great examples include The Shawshank Redemption (a wonderful adaptation of Stephen King's novella "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption"), A Christmas Story (adapted from Jean Shepherd's short story "Red Ryder Nails the Hammond Kid"), and Brokeback Mountain (from the short story of the same name by Annie Proulx). And while many books do indeed translate well to the big screen, most readers readily recognize that the books often allow for a greater level of detail and more nuanced storytelling than movies and television shows can convey. And audiobooks make experiencing these great titles exceedingly easy and convenient - especially for those who are constantly on the go or for those readers who struggle with learning disabilities. An additional strength offered by audiobooks is that a skilled narrator can truly bring a great story to life.

Our immense audiobook collection contains a wide variety of titles across all categories and genres that went on to become popular films and TV movies. Browse the selection on this page to see some great examples and find the perfect audio book to add to your library.

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The Outsiders Audiobook, by S. E. Hinton

The Viscount Who Loved Me Audiobook, by Julia Quinn

Ender’s Game: Special 20th Anniversary Edition Audiobook, by Orson Scott Card

The Count of Monte Cristo Audiobook, by Alexandre Dumas

Invisible Man: A Novel Audiobook, by Ralph Ellison

Shōgun, Part One Audiobook, by James Clavell

American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer Audiobook, by Kai Bird

Jack Reacher: One Shot: A Novel Audiobook, by Lee Child

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Audiobook, by John Boyne

The Mysterious Benedict Society Audiobook, by Trenton Lee Stewart

Eat Pray Love: One Womans Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia Audiobook, by Elizabeth Gilbert

Eragon: Inheritance, Book I Audiobook, by Christopher Paolini

The One and Only Ivan Audiobook, by K. A. Applegate

Memoirs of A Geisha Audiobook, by Arthur Golden

Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela Audiobook, by Nelson Mandela

The Lightning Thief: Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Book 1 Audiobook, by Rick Riordan

A Monster Calls: Inspired by an Idea from Siobhan Dowd Audiobook, by Patrick Ness

Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis Audiobook, by J. D. Vance

Daisy Jones & The Six: A Novel Audiobook, by Taylor Jenkins Reid

The Hate U Give Audiobook, by Angie Thomas

The Underground Railroad (Television Tie-in): A Novel Audiobook, by Colson Whitehead

Boy Swallows Universe: A Novel Audiobook, by Trent Dalton

The Summer I Turned Pretty Audiobook, by Jenny Han

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