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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The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry: A Novel Audibook, by Rachel Joyce

Tiny Beautiful Things (10th Anniversary Edition): Advice from Dear Sugar (A Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick) Audibook, by Cheryl Strayed

Fresh Off the Boat: A Memoir Audibook, by Eddie Huang

Crazy Rich Asians Audibook, by Kevin Kwan

The Man Who Fell to Earth Audibook, by Walter Tevis

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

Child of God Audibook, by Cormac McCarthy

Heaven's Prisoners Audibook, by James Lee Burke

Schindler's List Audibook, by Thomas Keneally

The Kite Runner Audibook, by Khaled Hosseini

Brokeback Mountain Audibook, by Annie Proulx

The Garden of Eden Audibook, by Ernest Hemingway

A Mighty Heart: The Brave Life and Death of My Husband Danny Pearl Audibook, by Mariane Pearl

The Ghost Writer: A Novel Audibook, by Robert Harris

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

21: Bringing Down the House Movie Tie-In: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions Audibook, by Ben Mezrich

How to be Single: A Novel Audibook, by Liz Tuccillo

The Light Between Oceans: A Novel Audibook, by M. L. Stedman

In the Electric Mist with Confederate Dead Audibook, by James Lee Burke

The Constant Gardener Audibook, by John le Carré

Battle Royale: The Novel Audibook, by Koushun Takami

Practical Magic Audibook, by Alice Hoffman

The White Princess Audibook, by Philippa Gregory

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