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 Terminal List: A Thriller Audibook, by Jack Carr

The Last Thing He Told Me: A Novel Audibook, by Laura Dave

Interview with the Vampire Audibook, by Anne Rice

Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger Audibook, by Stephen King

The Shawshank Redemption Audibook, by Stephen King

Absolute Power Audibook, by David Baldacci

The Stand: Complete and Uncut Audibook, by Stephen King

The Lincoln Lawyer Audibook, by Michael Connelly

The Firm: A Novel Audibook, by John Grisham

We Have Always Lived in the Castle Audibook, by Shirley Jackson

The Haunting of Hill House Audibook, by Shirley Jackson

The Silence of the Lambs: 25th Anniversary Edition Audibook, by Thomas Harris

The Peripheral Audibook, by William Gibson

The Girl on the Train: A Novel Audibook, by Paula Hawkins

Troubled Blood Audibook, by Robert Galbraith

Shōgun, Part One Audibook, by James Clavell

Shōgun, Part Two Audibook, by James Clavell

Altered Carbon Audibook, by Richard K. Morgan

Mr. Mercedes: A Novel Audibook, by Stephen King

Dark Matter: A Novel Audibook, by Blake Crouch

The Rainmaker: A Novel Audibook, by John Grisham

My Cousin Rachel Audibook, by Daphne du Maurier

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Books That Were Made Into Movies

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