Reading is more fun when you're drinking.

1. The Roman Fever

Henry James novel " Daisy Miller " inspired this particular drink, which is Romana Black Sambuca with a flaming touch.

2. Sex on the Chisel Beach

Inspired by Ian McEwan's "On Chisel Beach," this cocktail is particularly easy to make. Add a bit of vodka, cranberry juice, orange juice and a drop of peach shnapps and you're good to go!

3. The Tequila Also Rises

Pay tribute to Ernest Hemingway's "The Sun Also Rises" by adding a twist to Tequila Sunrise recipe with a splash of tomato juice.

4. Othello's Green Eye Monster

In honor of the great Shakespeare, try mixing mixing lemon, lime, oranges and vodka. Find the full recipe here .

5. Brave New Swirled

With a little inspiration from Aidous Huxley's "Brave New World," one sip of this drink and you'll feel invincible. Blend together vodka, seedless watermelon, lemon juice, granulated sugar and melon liquor and voila! Instructions here .

6. The Pitcher of Dorian Grey Goose

AIl you need to replicate Oscar Wilde's "The Picture of Dorian Gray" are sliced cucumbers, vodka, fresh mint and lemonade concentrate. Find full recipe and instructions here .

7. Romeo and Julep

Much like the characters in Shakespeare's play, this drink will make you fall head over heels for the first person you lay your eyes on.