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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 Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
Extended Sample The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
Extended Sample The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan
Extended Sample The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga
Extended Sample Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
Extended Sample Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King
Extended Sample A Painted House by John Grisham
Extended Sample The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn
Extended Sample The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu
Extended Sample The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje
Extended Sample The One and Only Ivan by K. A. Applegate
Extended Sample Lord of the Flies by William Golding
Extended Sample The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
Extended Sample How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Seuss
Extended Sample The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Extended Sample The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart
Extended Sample I Know What You Did Last Summer by Lois Duncan
Extended Sample The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson
Extended Sample The Cold Dish by Craig Johnson
Extended Sample Atonement by Ian McEwan
Extended Sample Without Remorse by Tom Clancy
Extended Sample The Shining by Stephen King
Extended Sample The Collected Stories of Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne
Extended Sample A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
Extended Sample On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan
Extended Sample On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan
Extended Sample The Lost City of Z by David Grann
Extended Sample A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin
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