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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Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There Audibook, by Lewis Carroll

Nappily Ever After Audibook, by Trisha R. Thomas

The Amityville Horror Audibook, by Jay Anson

Dermaphoria Audibook, by Craig Clevenger

The Scent of Rain and Lightning: A Novel Audibook, by Nancy Pickard

Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole: Guardians of Ga’Hoole, Books One, Two, and Three Audibook, by Kathryn Lasky

Looking for Alaska Audibook, by John Green

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass Audibook, by Lewis Carroll

The Knife of Never Letting Go Audibook, by Patrick Ness

A Monster Calls: Inspired by an Idea from Siobhan Dowd Audibook, by Patrick Ness

More About Paddington Audibook, by Michael Bond

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter: Vampire Hunter Audibook, by Seth Grahame-Smith

Presumed Innocent: Booktrack Edition Audibook, by Scott Turow

Winter's Bone: A Novel Audibook, by Daniel Woodrell

Two Kisses for Maddy: A Memoir of Loss & Love Audibook, by Matthew Logelin

Middle School, The Worst Years of My Life Audibook, by James Patterson

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

Daughter of Smoke & Bone Audibook, by Laini Taylor

The Best of Me Audibook, by Nicholas Sparks

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