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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 Green Mile by Stephen King
Extended Sample Heaven's Prisoners by James Lee Burke
Extended Sample Schindler's List by Thomas Keneally
Extended Sample Shopgirl by Steve Martin
Extended Sample The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Extended Sample Brokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx
Extended Sample Cell by Stephen King
Extended Sample The Garden of Eden by Ernest Hemingway
Extended Sample A Mighty Heart by Mariane Pearl
Extended Sample The Ghost Writer by Robert Harris
Extended Sample Fair Game by Valerie Plame Wilson
Extended Sample 21: Bringing Down the House Movie Tie-In by Ben Mezrich
Extended Sample How to be Single by Liz Tuccillo
Extended Sample A Really Good Day by Ayelet Waldman
Extended Sample Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu
Extended Sample The House With a Clock in Its Walls by John Bellairs
Extended Sample Bad Blood by John Carreyrou
Extended Sample Black Klansman by Ron Stallworth
Extended Sample Pet Sematary by Stephen King
Extended Sample Chappaquiddick by Leo Damore
Extended Sample Just Mercy (Adapted for Young Adults) by Bryan Stevenson
Extended Sample A Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult
Extended Sample Dear Evan Hansen: The Novel by Val Emmich
Extended Sample The Other Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
Extended Sample The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart by Holly Ringland
Extended Sample The Yellow Birds by Kevin Powers
Extended Sample The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes
Extended Sample The Outpost by Jake Tapper
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