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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 Shopgirl by Steve Martin
Extended Sample The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Extended Sample Brokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx
Extended Sample Cell by Stephen King
Extended Sample The Garden of Eden by Ernest Hemingway
Extended Sample A Mighty Heart by Mariane Pearl
Extended Sample The Ghost Writer by Robert Harris
Extended Sample Fair Game by Valerie Plame Wilson
Extended Sample 21: Bringing Down the House Movie Tie-In by Ben Mezrich
Extended Sample How to be Single by Liz Tuccillo
Extended Sample Still Alice by Lisa Genova
Extended Sample 12 Strong by Doug Stanton
Extended Sample The White Queen by Philippa Gregory
Extended Sample Under The Dome by Stephen King
Extended Sample White Queen by Philippa Gregory
Extended Sample Horse Soldiers by Doug Stanton
Extended Sample Forrest Gump by Winston Groom
Extended Sample In Her Shoes by Jennifer Weiner
Extended Sample Prince of Thieves by Chuck Hogan
Extended Sample The RUM DIARY by Hunter S. Thompson
Extended Sample Red Dragon by Thomas Harris
Extended Sample The Light Between Oceans by M. L. Stedman
Extended Sample In the Electric Mist with Confederate Dead by James Lee Burke
Extended Sample The Constant Gardener by John le Carré
Extended Sample Battle Royale by Koushun Takami
Extended Sample Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
Extended Sample The White Princess by Philippa Gregory
Extended Sample Hotel for Dogs by Lois Duncan
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