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Funny Story by Henry, Emily
Funny Story
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ∙ A shimmering, joyful novel about a pair of opposites with the wrong thing in common, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry. A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF 2024 Named a Must-Read Book of 2024...
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The Women by Hannah, Kristin
The Women
A #1 bestseller on The New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times! From the celebrated author of The Nightingale and The Four Winds comes Kristin Hannah's The Women--at once an intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time...
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  • Shakespeare Survey 78 by Smith, Emma
    Shakespeare Survey 78
    Shakespeare Survey is a yearbook of Shakespeare studies and production. Since 1948, Survey has published the best international scholarship in English and many of its essays have become classics of Shakespeare criticism. Each volume is devoted to a theme, or play, or group of...
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  • The William Shakespeare Collection: Deluxe 6-Book Hardcover Boxed Set by Shakespeare, William
    The William Shakespeare Collection: Deluxe 6-Book Hardcover Boxed Set
    This beautiful boxed selection contains six clothbound volumes of William Shakespeare's best-known plays. From comic masterpieces, like Much Ado about Nothing and Twelfth Night, to tragedies such as Hamlet, Othello and Romeo & Juliet, as well as the grand histories of Henry V and...
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  • The Tempest: Third Series by Shakespeare, William
    The Tempest: Third Series
    The Tempest is one of Shakespeare's most popular plays, both in the classroom and in the theatre, and this revision brings the Arden 3 edition right up-to-date. A completely new section of the introduction discusses new thinking about Shakespeare's sources for the play and...
    $31.35 AUD
    $31.35 AUD
  • The Ferndale Store: A Time To Remember by Gray, Donna B.
    The Ferndale Store: A Time To Remember
    Step into the Heart of Rockville, Indiana - One Story at a TimeJoin author Donna B. Gray as she takes you on a heartfelt journey from bustling city life to the quiet charm of small-town living in Rockville, Indiana. Her favorite spot? The beloved...
    $32.60 AUD
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  • The Drunk, The Gambler, and The Lover by White, Ember
    The Drunk, The Gambler, and The Lover
    The Drunk, The Gambler, and The Lover is a transgender novella about loneliness, isolation, and addiction, all stemming from the feeling of being unseen and misunderstood.The Drunk lives in a mysterious, detached reality with a deep desire for connection. This drunk, an alcoholic writer...
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  • The Bald Soprano and Other Plays by Ionesco, Eugene
    The Bald Soprano and Other Plays
    The leading figure of absurdist theater and one of the great innovators of the modern stage, Eugene Ionesco did not write his first play, The Bald Soprano, until 1950. He went on to become an internationally renowned master of modern drama, famous for the...
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  • Ten Acrobats In An Amazing Leap Of Faith by El Guindi, Yussef
    Ten Acrobats In An Amazing Leap Of Faith
    "What if Neil Simon wrote a lovable comedy about a Muslim-American family trying to hold itself together amidst the misunderstandings that run amuck and the comedy that ensues when the generations collide? It would probably resemble something like the surprisingly enjoyable, charming and oftentimes...
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  • Shuffle Along: The 1921 Broadway Musical: Complete Libretto by Lyles, Aubrey
    Shuffle Along: The 1921 Broadway Musical: Complete Libretto
    Complete libretto to the 1921 ground breaking musical. One of the most significant musicals of the 20th Century, "Shuffle Along" was a rarity, written, produced, and acted wholly by African Americans. For the first time racially diverse audiences celebrated the uniqueness of this musical...
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  • Romeo and Juliet: The New Oxford Shakespeare by Shakespeare, William
    Romeo and Juliet: The New Oxford Shakespeare
    'A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life' This edition provides a clear and accessible introduction to Shakespeare's enduring tale of ill-fated lovers. Hannah August pays particular attention to the dramatic function of the famous prologue and the significance of the play's ending. August...
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  • Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare, William
    Romeo and Juliet
    The Annotated Shakespeare series enables readers to fully understand and enjoy the plays of the world's greatest dramatist "Burton Raffel is surely one of the profession's top linguists and scholars, and the application here of his vast knowledge of linguistics to Romeo and Juliet...
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  • Pygmalion: A Romance in Five Acts by Shaw, George Bernard
    Pygmalion: A Romance in Five Acts
    Exclusive to Penguin Classics: the definitive text of Shaw's brilliantly witty exposure of the British class system--part of the official Bernard Shaw Library A Penguin ClassicShaw wrote the part of Eliza Doolittle--"an east-end dona with an apron and three orange and red ostrich feathers"--for...
    $19.88 AUD
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  • Mr. Burns and Other Plays by Washburn, Anne
    Mr. Burns and Other Plays
    "One of the most spectacularly original plays in recent memory."--Entertainment Weekly"Fascinating and hilarious . . . With each of its three acts, Mr. Burns grows grander."--Village Voice"When was the last time you met a new play that was so smart it made your head...
    $32.04 AUD
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  • Kiss of the Spider Woman and Two Other Plays by Puig, Manuel
    Kiss of the Spider Woman and Two Other Plays
    Compiled together for the first time, here are three plays by Argentine novelist and playwright Manual Puig: the well-known Kiss of the Spider Woman, a sharply provocative tale of love, victimization, and fantasy, and of the friendship that develops between two strikingly different men...
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  • King Lear by Shakespeare, William
    King Lear
    In this classic and timeless tragedy, King Lear descends into madness after foolishly disposing of his estate between two of his three daughters, a decision that will bring tragic consequences for all. The play is based on a mythological Celtic king. It has been...
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  • J.B.: A Play in Verse by MacLeish, Archibald
    J.B.: A Play in Verse
    J. B.: A Play in Verse is Archibald MacLeish's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play, based on the biblical story of Job.The story of a twentieth-century American banker and millionaire whom God commands be stripped of his family and wealth, but who refuses to...
    $30.97 AUD
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  • Hogfather by Pratchett, Terry
    Hogfather
    It's the night before Hogswatch. And it's too quiet. Superstition makes things work in the Discworld, and undermining it can have consequences. It's just not right to find Death creeping down chimneys and trying to say 'Ho Ho Ho...' It's the last night of...
    $30.48 AUD
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  • Henry V by Shakespeare, William
    Henry V
    The acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series edited by A. R. Braunmuller and Stephen Orgel The legendary Pelican Shakespeare series features authoritative and meticulously researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans. Each book includes an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare's time, an introduction...
    $15.29 AUD
    $15.29 AUD
  • Fiddler on the Roof: Based on Sholom Aleichem's Stories by Stein, Joseph
    Fiddler on the Roof: Based on Sholom Aleichem's Stories
    The full text and complete lyrics, as well as photographs from the original production. "One of the great works of the American musical theatre. It is darling, touching, beautiful, warm, funny and inspiring. It is a work of art." -John Chapman, Daily NewsAuthor: Joseph...
    $34.38 AUD
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  • Deathtrap: 'A Thriller in Two Acts' by Levin, Ira
    Deathtrap: 'A Thriller in Two Acts'
    Ira Levin's Broadway triumph Deathtrap melds gasp-out-loud thrills with laugh-out-loud laughs in a murderously entertaining "who'll-do-it" of a play, within a play, within a ... Once-successful Sidney Bruhl has only a string of recent flops to his credit when he's sent an instant hit...
    $22.92 AUD
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  • Book of Face Painting by Wheatley, Abigail
    Book of Face Painting
    Perfect for children, parents or anyone else keen to try their hand at face-painting anything from tigers, spooky skulls to witches and bats, and sharks to unicorns, rainbows, bugs and superheroes. This book includes painting and safety tips as well as a visual index...
    $19.86 AUD
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The best drama books captivate readers with their rich narratives and compelling characters, making them essential reads for anyone interested in the power of storytelling.

For adults seeking profound and engaging reads, some of the best drama books include "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. This classic novel addresses themes of racial injustice and moral growth through the eyes of a young girl in the Deep South. Another notable title is "The Goldfinch" by Donna Tartt, a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that delves into themes of loss, identity, and the transformative power of art.

Good drama books often explore intricate relationships and personal struggles. "The Glass Menagerie" by Tennessee Williams is a seminal work in drama literature that portrays the delicate dynamics within a troubled family. Similarly, "Death of a Salesman" by Arthur Miller offers a poignant examination of the American Dream and personal failure.

For readers who enjoy a blend of drama and romance, romance drama books such as "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen provide a rich narrative filled with emotional depth and societal critique. Another excellent choice is "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon, which combines historical drama with a compelling romance.

Finding these treasures is easy with online bookstores. Booksdeli.com offers a vast selection of the best books to read, including best-selling drama books and timeless classics. Whether you're seeking a dramatic tale of personal struggle, a poignant family drama, or a romance with emotional intensity, BooksDeli.com makes it easy to find the perfect book to suit your tastes.

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Q. What are some of the best drama books for adults?

A. Some of the best drama books for adults include "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, which tackles themes of racial injustice and moral development, and "The Goldfinch" by Donna Tartt, a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that explores loss, identity, and art. Another notable title is "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy, which presents a gripping post-apocalyptic narrative.

Q. What are considered good drama books?

A. Good drama books are characterized by their emotional depth and complex characters. Notable examples include "The Glass Menagerie" by Tennessee Williams, which depicts family dynamics and personal struggles, and "Death of a Salesman" by Arthur Miller, a powerful exploration of the American Dream and personal failure.

Q. Are there any notable books that blend drama with romance?

A. Yes, romance drama books such as "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen and "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon offer a combination of dramatic tension and romantic elements. "Pride and Prejudice" is a classic that examines social norms and personal growth, while "Outlander" combines historical drama with a compelling love story.

Q. Where can I find the best drama books to read?

A. You can find a wide selection of the best drama books to read at booksdeli.com. Our online bookstore offers a vast array of best-selling drama books and timeless classics, making it easy to discover new and engaging reads.

Q. What makes a book a good drama in literature?

A. A good drama in literature is characterized by its exploration of complex emotions and conflicts, well-developed characters, and a compelling narrative. These books often delve into personal struggles, societal issues, and moral dilemmas, providing readers with a profound and impactful reading experience.

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