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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Extended Sample The Turn of the Screw by Henry James
Extended Sample Our Chemical Hearts by Krystal Sutherland
Extended Sample The Mist by Stephen King
Extended Sample Turtles All the Way Down by John Green
Extended Sample The Feed by Nick Clark Windo
Extended Sample Shane by Jack Schaefer
Extended Sample The Tender Bar by J. R. Moehringer
Extended Sample Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
Extended Sample Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve
Extended Sample Rumble Fish by S. E. Hinton
Extended Sample The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay
Extended Sample 1922 by Stephen King
Extended Sample Nomadland by Jessica Bruder
Extended Sample The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
Extended Sample Dear Evan Hansen: The Novel by Val Emmich
Extended Sample Maid by Stephanie Land
Extended Sample Nightflyers by George R. R. Martin
Extended Sample The Case of the Missing Marquess by Nancy Springer
Extended Sample Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty
Extended Sample The Silence by Tim Lebbon
Extended Sample Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot by John Callahan
Extended Sample Killing Eve: No Tomorrow by Luke Jennings
Extended Sample The Queen’s Gambit by Walter Tevis
Extended Sample Season of the Witch (The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Book 1) by Sarah Rees Brennan
Extended Sample The Big Door Prize by M. O. Walsh
Extended Sample The Reincarnationist Papers by D. Eric Maikranz
Extended Sample Return to Virgin River by Robyn Carr
Extended Sample Nightmare Alley by William Lindsay Gresham
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