1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die

Not to be morbid ... but you will die one day. We all will. Most LifeTwo readers will make the time to read some significant books before their day comes -- but which ones? Econoblog Marginal Revolution has found one to read first -- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die by Peter Boxall.

As Marginal Revolution says, it is the perfect book for "completists".

Here is Amazon's description:

For discerning bibliophiles and readers who enjoy unforgettable classic literature, 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die is a trove of reviews covering a century of memorable writing. Each work of literature featured here is a seminal work key to understanding and appreciating the written word.

The featured works have been handpicked by a team of international critics and literary luminaries, including Derek Attridge (world expert on James Joyce), Cedric Watts (renowned authority on Joseph Conrad and Graham Greene), Laura Marcus (noted Virginia Woolf expert), and David Mariott (poet and expert on African-American literature), among some twenty others.

Addictive, browsable, knowledgeable—1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die will be a boon companion for anyone who loves good writing and an inspiration for anyone who is just beginning to discover a love of books. Each entry is accompanied by an authoritative yet opinionated critical essay describing the importance and influence of the work in question. Also included are publishing history and career details about the authors, as well as reproductions of period dust jackets and book designs.

Great, just what I needed, more books that I want to read but haven't gotten around to. That said, a great reference for making sure that when I do read I read worthwhile books.