That Way Madness Lies: 15 of Shakespeare's Most Notable Works Reimagined

That Way Madness Lies: 15 of Shakespeare's Most Notable Works Reimagined, edited by Dahlia Adler, brings together fifteen contemporary young adult authors to reinterpret Shakespeare's plays for modern audiences. Rather than simply retelling familiar plots, these stories explore the enduring themes of love, jealousy, ambition, revenge, identity, and family conflict through new characters, settings, and perspectives.

The collection includes fresh interpretations of The Merchant of Venice and The Taming of the Shrew, alongside other Shakespeare-inspired stories. Contributors include Dahlia Adler, Kayla Ancrum, Lily Anderson, and many more, each bringing a distinctive voice to the material. Together, their stories demonstrate how Shakespeare's dramatic conflicts can be reimagined through contemporary fiction.

This unabridged audiobook, published by Macmillan Audio in 2021, runs for just over nine hours and features an ensemble of narrators. It is an appealing introduction to Shakespeare-inspired young adult fiction, as well as an opportunity for readers already familiar with the original plays to discover how their characters and themes continue to inspire new storytelling.