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 Atonement by Ian McEwan
Extended Sample The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
Extended Sample The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
Extended Sample Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
Extended Sample Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
Extended Sample The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje
Extended Sample Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne
Extended Sample The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand
Extended Sample Mrs. Fletcher by Tom Perrotta
Extended Sample A Feast for Crows by George R. R. Martin
Extended Sample The Green Mile by Stephen King
Extended Sample Our Kind of Traitor by John le Carré
Extended Sample Wicked by Gregory Maguire
Extended Sample Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
Extended Sample Memoirs of A Geisha by Arthur Golden
Extended Sample Us by David Nicholls
Extended Sample You by Caroline Kepnes
Extended Sample The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
Extended Sample Altered Carbon by Richard K. Morgan
Extended Sample The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
Extended Sample Saint X by Alexis Schaitkin
Extended Sample The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas
Extended Sample Those Who Wish Me Dead by Michael Koryta
Extended Sample Fleishman Is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner
Extended Sample The Girl With All the Gifts by M. R. Carey
Extended Sample Slumdog Millionaire by Vikas Swarup
Extended Sample The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly
Extended Sample The Underground Railroad (Television Tie-in) by Colson Whitehead
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