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 Dry: A Novel Audiobook, by Jane Harper

Redeeming Love Audiobook, by Francine Rivers

Wicked: Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West Audiobook, by Gregory Maguire

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

Brighton Rock Audiobook, by Graham Greene

Warm Bodies: A Novel Audiobook, by Isaac Marion

The Haunting of Hill House Audiobook, by Shirley Jackson

Absolute Power Audiobook, by David Baldacci

Their Eyes Were Watching God Audiobook, by Zora Neale Hurston

Journey to the Center of the Earth Audiobook, by Jules Verne

The English Patient: Man Booker Prize Winner Audiobook, by Michael Ondaatje

The Sound and the Fury: The Corrected Text with Faulkners Appendix Audiobook, by William Faulkner

The Devil Wears Prada Audiobook, by Lauren Weisberger

A Painted House: A Novel Audiobook, by John Grisham

The Runaway Jury: A Novel Audiobook, by John Grisham

Memoirs of A Geisha Audiobook, by Arthur Golden

Crazy Rich Asians Audiobook, by Kevin Kwan

No Country for Old Men Audiobook, by Cormac McCarthy

The Cold Dish Audiobook, by Craig Johnson

Fifty Shades of Grey: Book One of the Fifty Shades Trilogy Audiobook, by E. L. James

Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe: A Novel Audiobook, by Fannie Flagg

The Killer Inside Me Audiobook, by Jim Thompson

We Need to Talk About Kevin movie tie-in: A Novel Audiobook, by Lionel Shriver

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