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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 Dollbaby by Laura Lane McNeal
Extended Sample Those Who Wish Me Dead by Michael Koryta
Extended Sample Zeroville by Steve Erickson
Extended Sample The Angel Experiment by James Patterson
Extended Sample Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs
Extended Sample Hold the Dark by William Giraldi
Extended Sample All the Bright Places Movie Tie-In Edition by Jennifer Niven
Extended Sample Inside the O'Briens by Lisa Genova
Extended Sample A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks
Extended Sample An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
Extended Sample A Good Marriage by Stephen King
Extended Sample Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center
Extended Sample My Cousin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier
Extended Sample A Walk Among the Tombstones by Lawrence Block
Extended Sample The Stranger by Harlan Coben
Extended Sample Us by David Nicholls
Extended Sample A Thousand Pieces of You by Claudia Gray
Extended Sample Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card
Extended Sample The Monuments Men by Robert M. Edsel
Extended Sample Infinity by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Extended Sample Limitless by Alan Glynn
Extended Sample Passing by Nella Larsen
Extended Sample A Dog's Journey by W. Bruce Cameron
Extended Sample The Rainmaker by John Grisham
Extended Sample The Runaway Jury by John Grisham
Extended Sample Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes
Extended Sample The Chamber by John Grisham
Extended Sample The Zookeeper’s Wife by Diane Ackerman
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