BOOKS INSPIRED BY SHAKESPEARE | Overly Specific Book Recommendations

TL;DR

This video provides recommendations for books that are inspired by or reference the works of Shakespeare.

Transcript

hi friends today is another overly specific book recommendations video in which I choose something that I love in books and then I recommend you some books I have been putting off this specific one even though it's been requested a lot and I have a lot of books to mention simply because I feel under qualified to discuss the bard I did not study lit... Read More

Key Insights

• 📔 The video recommends a variety of Shakespeare-inspired books, including retellings, books with references to Shakespeare, and books that focus on the performance of Shakespeare's plays.
• 🧑 Recommendations include genres such as contemporary romance, mystery/thriller, post-apocalyptic, and young adult fiction.
• 🖐️ Some books heavily reference a specific Shakespeare play, such as "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "King Lear," while others draw inspiration from multiple Shakespeare plays.
• 🎮 The video also mentions upcoming releases and an anthology that feature Shakespeare-inspired stories by various authors.

Questions & Answers

Q: What are some contemporary romance books with Shakespeare references?

One contemporary romance book with Shakespeare references is "Foolish Hearts" by Emma Mills, which follows a girl named Claudia involved in a production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream."

Q: What is the genre of "If We Were Villains" by M.L. Rio?

"If We Were Villains" can be classified as a mystery or thriller, as it follows seven characters in a Shakespeare Conservatory where one of them dies.

Q: Which book provides a queer retelling of Macbeth?

"As I Descended" by Robin Talley is a modern retelling of Macbeth with queer main characters Maria and Lily.

Q: Are there any post-apocalyptic books that involve Shakespeare?

"Station Eleven" by Emily St. John Mandel, although primarily a post-apocalyptic story, also features performances of Shakespeare's plays, particularly "King Lear."

Q: What is the main theme in "A Million Junes" by Emily Henry?

"A Million Junes" is a Romeo and Juliet-inspired book with a focus on a forbidden romance and a family feud between the O'Donnells and the Angerts.

Q: What are some other Shakespeare-inspired books mentioned in the video?

Some other Shakespeare-inspired books mentioned include "Exit, Pursued by a Bear" by E.K. Johnston, "The Only Thing Worse Than Me Is You" by Lily Anderson, "Vinegar Girl" by Anne Tyler, "The Last True Poets of the Sea" by Julia Drake, "Always Never Yours" by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka, and the anthology "That Way Madness Lies" edited by Dahlia Adler.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The video recommends five books that are either retellings or have references to Shakespeare, including "Foolish Hearts" by Emma Mills, "If We Were Villains" by M.L. Rio, "As I Descended" by Robin Talley, "Station Eleven" by Emily St. John Mandel, and "A Million Junes" by Emily Henry.

• The video also mentions two additional books, "Exit, Pursued by a Bear" by E.K. Johnston and "The Only Thing Worse Than Me Is You" by Lily Anderson, that are Shakespeare-inspired but were not the author's personal favorites.

• The video concludes by mentioning several upcoming Shakespeare-inspired books, including "Vinegar Girl" by Anne Tyler, "The Last True Poets of the Sea" by Julia Drake, "Always Never Yours" by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka, and an anthology called "That Way Madness Lies" edited by Dahlia Adler.