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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A Time to Kill Audiobook, by John Grisham

The White Princess Audiobook, by Philippa Gregory

White Queen Audiobook, by Philippa Gregory

Wicked: Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West Audiobook, by Gregory Maguire

All the Light We Cannot See: A Novel Audiobook, by Anthony Doerr

Live by Night Audiobook, by Dennis Lehane

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

In the Electric Mist with Confederate Dead Audiobook, by James Lee Burke

Meg: Hell’s Aquarium Audiobook, by Steve Alten

Behind Her Eyes: A Suspenseful Psychological Thriller Audiobook, by Sarah Pinborough

The Five People You Meet in Heaven: Booktrack Edition Audiobook, by Mitch Albom

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Audiobook, by Stieg Larsson

The Kind Worth Killing: A Novel Audiobook, by Peter Swanson

Murder on the Orient Express: A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition Audiobook, by Agatha Christie

Our Kind of Traitor: A Novel Audiobook, by John le Carré

Love in the Time of Cholera Audiobook, by Gabriel García Márquez

The Constant Gardener Audiobook, by John le Carré

Shōgun, Part Two Audiobook, by James Clavell

Carrie (Movie Tie-in Edition): Now a Major Motion Picture Audiobook, by Stephen King

Invisible Man: A Novel Audiobook, by Ralph Ellison

L.A. Confidential Audiobook, by James Ellroy

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