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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Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption Audiobook, by Bryan Stevenson

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

The Glass Castle: A Memoir Audiobook, by Jeannette Walls

Lonely Boy: Tales from a Sex Pistol Audiobook, by Steve Jones

Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mothers Will to Survive Audiobook, by Stephanie Land

Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness Audiobook, by Susannah Cahalan

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

Running with Scissors: A Memoir Audiobook, by Augusten Burroughs

Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10 Audiobook, by Marcus Luttrell

The Irishman (Movie Tie-In): Originally published as: I Heard You Paint Houses: Frank The Irishman Sheeran and Closing the Case on Jimmy Hoffa Audiobook, by Charles Brandt

Into the Wild Audiobook, by Jon Krakauer

Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Lifes Greatest Lesson Audiobook, by Mitch Albom

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

In the Electric Mist with Confederate Dead Audiobook, by James Lee Burke

Chappaquiddick: Power, Privilege, and the Ted Kennedy Cover-Up Audiobook, by Leo Damore

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Audiobook, by Rebecca Skloot

13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened In Benghazi Audiobook, by Mitchell Zuckoff

Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption Audiobook, by Laura Hillenbrand

A Really Good Day: How Microdosing Made a Mega Difference in My Mood, My Marriage, and My Life Audiobook, by Ayelet Waldman

The Soloist: A Lost Dream, an Unlikely Friendship, and the Redemptive Power of Music Audiobook, by Steve Lopez

Boy Erased: A Memoir Audiobook, by Garrard Conley

Fair Game: My Life as a Spy, My Betrayal by the White House Audiobook, by Valerie Plame Wilson

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope Audiobook, by William Kamkwamba

Slutever: Dispatches from a Sexually Autonomous Woman in a Post-Shame World Audiobook, by Karley Sciortino

Wild (Movie Tie-in Edition): From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail Audiobook, by Cheryl Strayed

Black Klansman: Race, Hate, and the Undercover Investigation of a Lifetime Audiobook, by Ron Stallworth

Mollys Game: From Hollywoods Elite to Wall Streets Billionaire Boys Club, My High-Stakes Adventure in the World of Underground Poker Audiobook, by Molly Bloom

Under the Tuscan Sun Audiobook, by Frances Mayes

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