The Book was Better than the Movie - Free Audio Books - AD FREE

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 ...more

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January 30, 2026 00:46:49
When We Were Very Young by A. A. Milne ~ Full Audiobook [children]

When We Were Very Young by A. A. Milne ~ Full Audiobook [children]

Before Winnie the Pooh became a beloved Disney icon on the big screen, he began as a tender collection of poems in A.A. Milne's...

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January 30, 2026 02:39:49
Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll ~ Full Audiobook [fantasy]

Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll ~ Full Audiobook [fantasy]

Fall down the rabbit hole and discover the magical tale that inspired countless filmmakers for generations. Before Disney's animation, Tim Burton's vision, or any...

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January 30, 2026 04:56:18
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald ~ Full Audiobook [drama]

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald ~ Full Audiobook [drama]

Experience the dazzling world that inspired Hollywood's most glamorous adaptations! F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby' comes alive in this mesmerizing audiobook, taking you...

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January 30, 2026 11:44:11
Pride and Prejudice by: Jane Austen

Pride and Prejudice by: Jane Austen

Experience the wit and romance that captivated millions on screen—straight from Jane Austen's brilliant mind! Before Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen brought Elizabeth and...

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January 30, 2026 07:32:51
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett ~ Full Audiobook [children]

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett ~ Full Audiobook [children]

Experience the enchantment that captivated Hollywood in Frances Hodgson Burnett's beloved classic, "The Secret Garden." Before the magical film adaptations brought this story to...

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January 29, 2026 11:57:37
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë (Part 1)

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë (Part 1)

Chapter 1–26 opens Jane Eyre like the first half of a sweeping prestige film—moody, intimate, and irresistibly cinematic—later brought to the screen with performances...

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