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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Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI Audibook, by David Grann

Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland Audibook, by Patrick Radden Keefe

Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption Audibook, by Laura Hillenbrand

The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics Audibook, by Daniel James Brown

The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon Audibook, by David Grann

Team of Rivals Audibook, by Doris Kearns Goodwin

The Queen of Katwe: A Story of Life, Chess, and One Extraordinary Girl Audibook, by Tim Crothers

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

American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer Audibook, by Kai Bird

13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened In Benghazi Audibook, by Mitchell Zuckoff

Thank You for Your Service Audibook, by David Finkel

Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela Audibook, by Nelson Mandela

Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race Audibook, by Margot Lee Shetterly

In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex (Movie Tie-in) Audibook, by Nathaniel Philbrick

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Audibook, by John Berendt

Seabiscuit: An American Legend Audibook, by Laura Hillenbrand

Black Mass: Whitey Bulger, the FBI, and a Devil's Deal Audibook, by Dick Lehr

Fair Game: My Life as a Spy, My Betrayal by the White House Audibook, by Valerie Plame Wilson

Masters of the Air: America’s Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War against Nazi Germany  Audibook, by Donald L. Miller

Frost/Nixon: Behind the Scenes of the Nixon Interview Audibook, by David Frost

Twelve Years a Slave Audibook, by Solomon Northup

The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves, and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History Audibook, by Robert M. Edsel

The Zookeeper’s Wife: A War Story Audibook, by Diane Ackerman

Imperial Life in the Emerald City: Inside Iraq’s Green Zone Audibook, by Rajiv Chandrasekaran

The Finest Hours: The True Story of the US Coast Guard’s Most Daring Sea Rescue Audibook, by Michael J. Tougias

The Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor Audibook, by Jake Tapper

12 Strong: The Extraordinary Story of a Band of US Soldiers Who Rode to Victory in Afghanistan Audibook, by Doug Stanton

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