The 15 Best Drama Books to Read Right Now

Looking for the best drama books? We rounded up 15 essential drama books worth your time, with a quick take on each and where to dive in. Tap any title for the full guide.

1. Othello

Othello by William Shakespeare, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

2. The Admirable Crichton

The Admirable Crichton by J. M. Barrie: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

3. The Hunger Games Trilogy (Hunger Games / Catching Fire / Mockingjay)

The Hunger Games Trilogy (Hunger Games / Catching Fire / Mockingjay) by Suzanne Collins, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

4. An Ideal Husband

An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

5. The Poetical Works of John Dryden

The Poetical Works of John Dryden by John Dryden, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

6. King John

King John by William Shakespeare, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

7. The Comedy of Errors

The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

8. Twelfth Night, or What You Will

Twelfth Night, or What You Will by William Shakespeare, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

9. The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

10. Henry IV, Part 1

Henry IV, Part 1 by William Shakespeare, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

11. Drama

Drama by Raina Telgemeier: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

12. King Henry VI. Part 2

King Henry VI. Part 2 by William Shakespeare, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

13. King Henry VIII

King Henry VIII by William Shakespeare, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

14. The Taming of the Shrew

The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

15. King Lear

King Lear by William Shakespeare, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

This list is curated from Pop Culture Files guides and refreshed regularly.