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In honor of World Book Day, here are five ways to read more books that are sure to help you fall back in love with reading.
Eden Gordon|
World Book Day is April 23, the day William Shakespeare and a number of other famous authors died. Learn more about the history and origins of this literary celebration here.
Eden Gordon|
These musicals inspired by Shakespeare imagine what would happen if Juliet didn't die, if "A Midsummer Night's Dream" took place in a nightclub, and more.
Eden Gordon|
The bizarre events leading up to Edgar Allan Poe’s death continue to spark debate and speculation.
Logan DeLoye|
From mistaken identity and dramatic irony to supernatural forces and tragic heroes, discover five defining Shakespearean tropes that still shape storytelling today.
Nitya Rao|
The poet Lord Byron lived a memorable life that included multiple illegitimate children, pet bears, and scandalous memoirs that were never read.
Lorna Wallace|
Hidden in libraries and private collections around the world, these first editions are worth record-breaking sums.
Logan DeLoye|
The beloved classic emerged from a devastating real-life tragedy in Anne Rice's life.
Eden Gordon|