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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 Dinner by Herman Koch
Extended Sample About a Boy by Nick Hornby
Extended Sample The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger
Extended Sample The Big Year by Mark Obmascik
Extended Sample The Nanny Diaries by Emma McLaughlin
Extended Sample Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason by Helen Fielding
Extended Sample Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See
Extended Sample The Informant by Kurt Eichenwald
Extended Sample The Blind Side by Michael Lewis
Extended Sample Unknown by Didier van Cauwelaert
Extended Sample The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
Extended Sample Which Brings Me to You by Steve Almond
Extended Sample Brighton Rock by Graham Greene
Extended Sample Addicted by Zane
Extended Sample Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion
Extended Sample The Secret in Their Eyes by Eduardo Sacheri
Extended Sample The Finest Hours by Michael J. Tougias
Extended Sample The Iceman by Anthony Bruno
Extended Sample Under the Skin by Michel Faber
Extended Sample The Hundred-Foot Journey by Richard C. Morais
Extended Sample Legend by Marie Lu
Extended Sample Me Before You by Jojo Moyes
Extended Sample Cooked by Michael Pollan
Extended Sample The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey
Extended Sample Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Extended Sample Memoirs of A Geisha by Arthur Golden
Extended Sample Skipping Christmas by John Grisham
Extended Sample Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier
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