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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Beezus and Ramona Audibook, by Beverly Cleary

Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch Audibook, by Neil Gaiman

The Art of Racing in the Rain Audibook, by Garth Stein

Their Eyes Were Watching God Audibook, by Zora Neale Hurston

A Bear Called Paddington Audibook, by Michael Bond

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

The Fault in Our Stars Audibook, by John Green

Breaking Dawn Audibook, by Stephenie Meyer

The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay Audibook, by Michael Chabon

Absolute Power Audibook, by David Baldacci

The Time Traveler's Wife Audibook, by Audrey Niffenegger

The One and Only Ivan Audibook, by K. A. Applegate

The Unbearable Lightness of Being: A Novel Audibook, by Milan Kundera

The Five People You Meet in Heaven: Booktrack Edition Audibook, by Mitch Albom

The Mysterious Benedict Society Audibook, by Trenton Lee Stewart

Tuck Everlasting Audibook, by Natalie Babbitt

A Christmas Story: The Book That Inspired the Hilarious Classic Film Audibook, by Jean Shepherd

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Audibook, by Stieg Larsson

The Sound and the Fury: The Corrected Text with Faulkner's Appendix Audibook, by William Faulkner

Like Water for Chocolate Audibook, by Laura Esquivel

Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith Audibook, by Jon Krakauer

I Am Legend Audibook, by Richard Matheson

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