By Brandy McDonnellAn abbreviated version of this story appears in the Sunday Life section of The Oklahoman. By the Bard's book: Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park launches new book club with new seasonBoth on the stage and on the page, William Shakespeare is venerated for his way with words, his fascinating characters and his timeless stories.During its 2018 season, Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park is not only performing works by The Bard, as well as classic and contemporary plays that reflect his influence, but the venerable arts organization also is offering fans a chance to delve into this season’s selections as literature.In conjunction with its 34th season, the professional theater company devoted to bold, entertaining and accessible productions of Shakespeare and other language-based plays is launching its first book club.Read more on NewsOK.com