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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 Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
Extended Sample Alita: Battle Angel by Pat Cadigan
Extended Sample Cherry by Nico Walker
Extended Sample A Naked Singularity by Sergio De La Pava
Extended Sample Maid by Stephanie Land
Extended Sample Nightflyers by George R. R. Martin
Extended Sample The Case of the Missing Marquess by Nancy Springer
Extended Sample The Silence by Tim Lebbon
Extended Sample Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot by John Callahan
Extended Sample The Queen’s Gambit by Walter Tevis
Extended Sample The Nickel Boys (Winner 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction) by Colson Whitehead
Extended Sample Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
Extended Sample The Chestnut Man by Søren Sveistrup
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 The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand
Extended Sample The Man in the High Castle by Philip K. Dick
Extended Sample The Man in the High Castle by Philip K. Dick
Extended Sample Snow Angels by Stewart O’Nan
Extended Sample The Soloist by Steve Lopez
Extended Sample Flashforward by Robert J. Sawyer
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