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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 The Nanny Diaries by Emma McLaughlin
Extended Sample Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason by Helen Fielding
Extended Sample Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See
Extended Sample The Informant by Kurt Eichenwald
Extended Sample The Blind Side by Michael Lewis
Extended Sample Killing Eve: Die for Me by Luke Jennings
Extended Sample The Big Door Prize by M. O. Walsh
Extended Sample The Reincarnationist Papers by D. Eric Maikranz
Extended Sample Troubled Blood by Robert Galbraith
Extended Sample Return to Virgin River by Robyn Carr
Extended Sample The Tiger's Apprentice by Laurence Yep
Extended Sample Nightmare Alley by William Lindsay Gresham
Extended Sample Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty
Extended Sample The Map of Tiny Perfect Things by Lev Grossman
Extended Sample The Wandering Earth by Cixin Liu
Extended Sample Bullet Train by Kotaro Isaka
Extended Sample The Pursuit of Love by Nancy Mitford
Extended Sample Les Misérables by Victor Hugo
Extended Sample The Black Hand by Will Thomas
Extended Sample The Longest Ride by Nicholas Sparks
Extended Sample Lockwood & Co.: The Screaming Staircase by Jonathan Stroud
Extended Sample Doctor Sleep by Stephen King
Extended Sample The Gingerbread Man by Karen Schmidt
Extended Sample Thank You for Your Service by David Finkel
Extended Sample The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty
Extended Sample Allegiant by Veronica Roth
Extended Sample The Circle by Dave Eggers
Extended Sample The Good Lord Bird (National Book Award Winner) by James McBride
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