15 Books on Amazon That Inspired the Best Movies and Series Ever

It’s not easy to turn a book into a film, and some undergo changes so that producers can capture the main story and create the most emotional reactions from the audience. But if you are more into movies and series you might not know that some of them were first best-selling books that are equally worth your attention.

That’s why we at Bright Side found the books on Amazon that became the best book-to-movie adaptions that you’ll probably want to read in one sitting.

1. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

Buy all 9 books on Amazon here

2. Dexter by Jeff Lindsay

Buy all 8 books on Amazon here

3. Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

Buy the book on Amazon here

4. The Witcher by Andrzej Sapkowski

Buy all 8 books on Amazon here

5. Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton

Buy the book collection on Amazon here

6. The Godfather by Mario Puzo

Buy the book trilogy on Amazon here

7. The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

Buy the book on Amazon here

8. The Maze Runner by James Smith Dashner

Buy all the books on Amazon here

9. Divergent by Veronica Roth

Buy all 4 books on Amazon here

10. Legally Blonde by Amanda Brown

Buy the book on Amazon here

11. Bird Box by Josh Malerman

Buy the book on Amazon here

12. Gossip Girl by Cecily von Ziegesar

Buy the book on Amazon here

13. The Queen’s Gambit by Walter Tevis

Buy the book on Amazon here

14. You by Caroline Kepnes

Buy book 1 on Amazon here
Buy book 2 on Amazon here
Buy the newest book on Amazon here

15. The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot

Buy the book on Amazon here

What is your favorite movie or series adapted from a book? What book would you like to see turned into a film?

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