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 Troubled Blood by Robert Galbraith
Extended Sample The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton
Extended Sample A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin
Extended Sample Atonement by Ian McEwan
Extended Sample A Storm of Swords by George R. R. Martin
Extended Sample My Cousin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier
Extended Sample Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card
Extended Sample The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
Extended Sample Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
Extended Sample Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela
Extended Sample Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer
Extended Sample The Road by Cormac McCarthy
Extended Sample The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Extended Sample A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
Extended Sample A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
Extended Sample Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Extended Sample Hoot by Carl Hiaasen
Extended Sample The One and Only Ivan by K. A. Applegate
Extended Sample Altered Carbon by Richard K. Morgan
Extended Sample Jack Reacher: One Shot by Lee Child
Extended Sample The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Extended Sample In the Electric Mist with Confederate Dead by James Lee Burke
Extended Sample Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough
Extended Sample Saint X by Alexis Schaitkin
Extended Sample The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
Extended Sample The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart
Extended Sample The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
Extended Sample The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After by Julia Quinn
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