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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Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt: A Novel Audibook, by Anne Rice

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Audibook, by John Berendt

Sharp Objects: A Novel Audibook, by Gillian Flynn

Hannibal Rising Audibook, by Thomas Harris

Point of Impact Audibook, by Stephen Hunter

The Death and Life of Bobby Z Audibook, by Don Winslow

Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe: A Novel Audibook, by Fannie Flagg

Seabiscuit: An American Legend Audibook, by Laura Hillenbrand

Invisible Man: A Novel Audibook, by Ralph Ellison

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

Gone Girl: A Novel Audibook, by Gillian Flynn

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry: A Novel Audibook, by Rachel Joyce

Tiny Beautiful Things (10th Anniversary Edition): Advice from Dear Sugar (A Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick) Audibook, by Cheryl Strayed

Fresh Off the Boat: A Memoir Audibook, by Eddie Huang

Crazy Rich Asians Audibook, by Kevin Kwan

The Man Who Fell to Earth Audibook, by Walter Tevis

Black Mass: Whitey Bulger, the FBI, and a Devil's Deal Audibook, by Dick Lehr

Child of God Audibook, by Cormac McCarthy

Heaven's Prisoners Audibook, by James Lee Burke

Schindler's List Audibook, by Thomas Keneally

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