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.

Read our list of the Top 6 Movies Based on Books from 2019!

The Garden of Eden Audiobook, by Ernest Hemingway

A Mighty Heart: The Brave Life and Death of My Husband Danny Pearl Audiobook, by Mariane Pearl

The Ghost Writer: A Novel Audiobook, by Robert Harris

Fair Game: My Life as a Spy, My Betrayal by the White House Audiobook, by Valerie Plame Wilson

21: Bringing Down the House Movie Tie-In: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions Audiobook, by Ben Mezrich

How to be Single: A Novel Audiobook, by Liz Tuccillo

12 Strong: The Extraordinary Story of a Band of US Soldiers Who Rode to Victory in Afghanistan Audiobook, by Doug Stanton

The White Queen: A Novel Audiobook, by Philippa Gregory

Under The Dome: A Novel Audiobook, by Stephen King

Dirk Gentlys Holistic Detective Agency Audiobook, by Douglas Adams

The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine Audiobook, by Michael Lewis

Les Misérables Audiobook, by Victor Hugo

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel Audiobook, by Jeff Kinney

Lockwood & Co.: The Screaming Staircase: Lockwood & Co. Book 1 Audiobook, by Jonathan Stroud

Doctor Sleep: A Novel Audiobook, by Stephen King

The Black Hand Audiobook, by Will Thomas

Thank You for Your Service Audiobook, by David Finkel

The Good Lord Bird (National Book Award Winner): A Novel Audiobook, by James McBride

Falling Upwards: How We Took to the Air Audiobook, by Richard Holmes

Legends of the Fall Audiobook, by Jim Harrison

Dark Places: A Novel Audiobook, by Gillian Flynn

The Taking of Pelham 123 Audiobook, by John Godey

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Audiobook, by Rebecca Skloot

The Mountain Between Us: A Novel Audiobook, by Charles Martin

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