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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A Time to Kill Audibook, by John Grisham

The Sum of All Fears Audibook, by Tom Clancy

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Audibook, by Jeff Kinney

The Virgin Suicides Audibook, by Jeffrey Eugenides

No Country for Old Men Audibook, by Cormac McCarthy

The Green Mile: The Complete Serial Novel Audibook, by Stephen King

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules Audibook, by Jeff Kinney

Petals on the Wind Audibook, by V. C. Andrews

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

A Bear Called Paddington Audibook, by Michael Bond

Beezus and Ramona Audibook, by Beverly Cleary

Their Eyes Were Watching God Audibook, by Zora Neale Hurston

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

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

Absolute Power Audibook, by David Baldacci

Breaking Dawn Audibook, by Stephenie Meyer

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

Tuck Everlasting Audibook, by Natalie Babbitt

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

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

Artemis Fowl Movie Tie-In Edition Audibook, by Eoin Colfer

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