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The Book was Better than the Movie

Discover the original stories behind Hollywood"s biggest blockbusters—completely free! "The Book Was Better" delivers full audiobook versions of classic novels that inspired your favorite films. From "Pride and Prejudice" to "The Great Gatsby," "Winnie-the-Pooh" to "Alice in Wonderland," experience the rich source material that filmmakers have turned into cinematic gold for decades. Compare the book"s vision with its silver screen adaptation, uncover deleted scenes Hollywood left on the cutting room

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11:34:35

The Three Musketeers (Part 1) by Alexandre Dumas ~...

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2026/01/30

Remember the electrifying chemistry between Kiefer Sutherland (Jack Bauer from 24) and Charlie Sheen (Charlie Harper from Two and a Half Men) in the 1993 Hollywood blockbuster? Now experience the legendary tale that started it all in this riveting audiobook adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' timeless masterpiece. This isn't just literature—it's pure cinematic gold in audio form. The first 26 chapters deliver everything that made the film adaptation a

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09:12:23

Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs ~ Full...

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2026/01/30

Before Disney's animated masterpiece made us believe a man could "surf" through treetops and Phil Collins had us crying to "You'll Be In My Heart," there was Edgar Rice Burroughs' primal masterpiece that started the legend. This isn't just the story that inspired Disney's beloved animated classic—it's the raw, untamed adventure that Hollywood has been trying to capture for over a century. Step into the original jungle epic that reads like a perfectly

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11:19:57

The Mysterious Island (Part 2) by Jules Verne ~ Full...

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2026/01/30

Just as The Rock's wrestling career taught him that the biggest plot twists come when you think you've got everything figured out, The Mysterious Island Part 2 delivers the kind of jaw-dropping revelations and escalating action that transforms a survival story into an epic adventure. This is where Verne unleashes the full blockbuster experience – the second half that takes everything you've experienced and amplifies it into something extraordinary,

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11:44:03

The Mysterious Island (Part 1) by Jules Verne ~ Full...

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2026/01/30

Remember The Rock's commanding presence as he turned impossible survival situations into edge-of-your-seat cinema? Now experience the original masterpiece that pioneered the ultimate survival thriller – Jules Verne's The Mysterious Island. This isn't just any castaway story; it's the blueprint for every "stranded and fighting to survive" blockbuster that followed, delivering the same raw intensity and ingenious problem-solving that made Dwayne Johnson's

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07:27:03

Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson ~ Full...

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2026/01/30

Before Christian Bale became Gotham's Dark Knight, he sailed the high seas as the fearless Jim Hawkins in Disney's cinematic adaptation of literature's greatest adventure story. Like Batman's origin story, Treasure Island is the tale that launched a thousand heroes—and inspired every swashbuckling adventure that followed. This isn't just an audiobook; it's your boarding pass to the ultimate treasure hunt that Hollywood has been trying to recreate for

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05:30:19

Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie ~ Full Audiobook [fantasy]

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2026/01/30

Before Hugh Jackman swashbuckled across stages as a dashing leading man, before Steven Spielberg brought Robin Williams to Neverland in the blockbuster Hook, there was J.M. Barrie's timeless masterpiece that started it all. This isn't just an audiobook—it's your VIP pass to the original cinematic experience that launched a thousand adaptations. Step into the story that gave Hollywood its most beloved flying hero, its most iconic villain in Captain Hook,

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05:23:37

The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling ~ Full Audiobook...

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2026/01/30

Remember the breathtaking CGI spectacle of Disney's live-action The Jungle Book that brought Mowgli's world to stunning life on the big screen? Now dive into the original masterpiece that started it all – Rudyard Kipling's legendary The Jungle Book. This isn't just the source material for your favorite Disney films; it's the raw, unfiltered adventure that inspired generations of Hollywood magic, delivering darker thrills, deeper mysteries, and more

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06:34:43

Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne ~ Full...

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2026/01/30

Remember Jackie Chan's death-defying stunts and perfectly-timed comedic chaos in the Hollywood adaptation? Now dive into the original adventure that inspired one of cinema's most beloved action-comedy legends to bring his signature blend of heart-stopping action and laugh-out-loud humor to the big screen. Jules Verne's Around the World in Eighty Days isn't just the blueprint for the ultimate globe-trotting adventure – it's your first-class ticket to the

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07:57:42

Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne ~...

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2026/01/30

Remember the thrill you felt watching Oscar-winner Brendan Fraser navigate impossible underground worlds on the big screen? Now experience the original adventure that started it all with Jules Verne's legendary masterpiece, Journey to the Center of the Earth. This isn't just any audiobook – it's your ticket to the ultimate blockbuster experience that inspired decades of Hollywood magic. Long before CGI dinosaurs and explosive action sequences lit up movie

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10:54:42

Robin Hood by Howard Pyle ~ Full Audiobook [adventure]

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2026/01/30

Long before the visionary director-actor duo behind Gladiator redefined cinematic heroism, Howard Pyle crafted the ultimate blueprint for legendary adventure in The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood. This timeless masterpiece delivers all the swashbuckling action, heroic nobility, and epic storytelling that made Robin Hood a blockbuster phenomenon on the big screen. This isn't just a classic tale—it's the original template for every arrow-slinging,

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05:04:06

The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald ~...

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2026/01/30

Long before Patrick Doyle's soaring, Oscar-nominated musical scores elevated films like "Harry Potter" and "Thor" to cinematic greatness, and before he brought his magical compositional touch to "The Princess and the Goblin" animated film, George MacDonald penned the enchanting fairy tale that would inspire generations of fantasy storytellers. This captivating audiobook delivers the complete original story that not only became a beloved animated movie but

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10:38:23

Crime and Punishment (Part 2) by Fyodor Dostoevsky ~...

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2026/01/30

Long before Scarlett Johansson mesmerized audiences in the brilliant modern retelling of Crime and Punishment, and before Hollywood transformed the story into "Crime and Punishment in Suburbia" - a gripping high school drama where a teenage girl's world spirals into guilt and psychological torment after a violent act - Dostoevsky crafted the ultimate psychological thriller about facing consequences. This intense audiobook delivers Part 2: "The Punishment"

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11:15:07

Crime and Punishment (Part 1) by Fyodor Dostoevsky

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2026/01/30

Long before Patrick Dempsey captured hearts as the beloved McDreamy on Grey's Anatomy and Ben Kingsley earned Academy Award acclaim for his powerful performance in Gandhi, both actors brought their dramatic talents to the haunting TV adaptation of one of literature's greatest psychological thrillers. This gripping audiobook delivers Part 1: "The Crime" - the complete first three books of Dostoevsky's unabridged masterpiece that inspired multiple film and

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09:20:30

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde ~ Full...

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2026/01/30

Long before Colin Firth captivated audiences as the brooding Mr. Darcy and later brought his sophisticated acting prowess to the haunting film adaptation of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde penned the mesmerizing psychological thriller that would become one of literature's most filmed stories. This spellbinding audiobook delivers the complete, unabridged masterpiece that inspired multiple Hollywood adaptations and proved that Victorian horror never goes out of

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08:38:54

The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux ~ Full...

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2026/01/30

Long before Gerard Butler brought his powerful voice and commanding presence to the iconic role of the Phantom, captivating audiences with his tortured romanticism and dramatic intensity, Gaston Leroux crafted the spine-tingling original that would captivate Hollywood for over a century. This mesmerizing audiobook delivers the complete, unabridged gothic thriller that inspired countless movie versions and proved that love, obsession, and mystery make

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05:10:11

My Man Jeeves by P. G. Wodehouse ~ Full Audiobook...

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2026/01/30

Remember when "Ask Jeeves" ruled the internet? That iconic search engine butler who could answer anything didn't just appear from nowhere - he was born from P.G. Wodehouse's brilliant comedy writing that predicted our digital obsession with having the perfect assistant. This laugh-out-loud audiobook collection reveals the original stories behind the internet's most memorable search companion. Step into the viral-worthy world of Bertie Wooster's social

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06:54:23

The Inimitable Jeeves by P. G. Wodehouse ~ Full...

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2026/01/30

Long before "Ask Jeeves" became the internet's most beloved butler helping millions search for answers online, P.G. Wodehouse created the original gentleman's gentleman whose wit and wisdom would become a pop culture phenomenon. This delightfully entertaining audiobook delivers the complete collection of stories that inspired not just a search engine, but generations of comedy writers and pop culture references that continue to this day. Experience the

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07:51:42

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain ~ Full...

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2026/01/30

Long before Jonathan Taylor Thomas brought his boyish charm to the role of Tom Sawyer and Val Kilmer captivated audiences as Mark Twain himself, the legendary author created the quintessential American boy whose escapades would captivate Hollywood for generations. This enchanting audiobook delivers the complete, unabridged masterpiece that inspired multiple movie versions and proved that childhood adventure stories never go out of style. Experience the

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03:18:15

An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde ~ Full Audiobook...

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2026/01/30

Long before Cate Blanchett brought her commanding presence and elegant sophistication to the film adaptation, Oscar Wilde penned the brilliantly witty masterpiece that would prove irresistible to filmmakers seeking the perfect blend of scandal, romance, and razor-sharp dialogue. This captivating audiobook delivers the complete theatrical gem that inspired multiple Hollywood productions and showcased why Wilde's work remains pure cinematic gold. Experience

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01:12:00

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving ~...

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2026/01/30

Long before Tim Burton's dark cinematic vision brought the Headless Horseman to life and Johnny Depp mesmerized audiences as the eccentric Ichabod Crane, Washington Irving crafted the spine-tingling American classic that would become one of Hollywood's most atmospheric horror adaptations. This haunting audiobook delivers the complete original story that inspired Burton's gothic masterpiece and showcased Depp's talent for bringing literary characters to

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