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 Reader Audibook, by Bernhard Schlink

The Irishman (Movie Tie-In): Originally published as: I Heard You Paint Houses: Frank 'The Irishman' Sheeran and Closing the Case on Jimmy Hoffa Audibook, by Charles Brandt

Revolutionary Road Audibook, by Richard Yates

Dark Places (Movie Tie-In Edition): A Novel Audibook, by Gillian Flynn

The Taking of Pelham 123 Audibook, by John Godey

The Mountain Between Us: A Novel Audibook, by Charles Martin

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Audibook, by Rebecca Skloot

Inside the O'Briens: A Novel Audibook, by Lisa Genova

A Walk to Remember Audibook, by Nicholas Sparks

An Ember in the Ashes Audibook, by Sabaa Tahir

A Good Marriage Audibook, by Stephen King

Happiness for Beginners: A Novel Audibook, by Katherine Center

My Cousin Rachel Audibook, by Daphne du Maurier

A Walk Among the Tombstones Audibook, by Lawrence Block

A Thousand Pieces of You Audibook, by Claudia Gray

Seabiscuit: An American Legend Audibook, by Laura Hillenbrand

The Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days in Afghanistan and Pakistan Audibook, by Kim Barker

The Snowman: A Harry Hole Novel Audibook, by Jo Nesbø

Submarine: A Novel Audibook, by Joe Dunthorne

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children Audibook, by Ransom Riggs

Ender’s Game: Special 20th Anniversary Edition Audibook, by Orson Scott Card

The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves, and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History Audibook, by Robert M. Edsel

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