1001 Books To Read Before You Die Spreadsheet ((new)) (2026)

Several community-driven spreadsheets exist to track Peter Boxall's 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die

• The 18th Century Gems: I discovered I actually enjoy epistolary novels (novels written as letters). Les Liaisons dangereuses was a thrilling surprise.
• The Graphic Novels: The list includes masterpieces like Maus and Watchmen. It was a relief to finish a "1 book" in a single sitting after slogging through a dense Victorian novel the week prior.
• The "Unknown" Authors: The spreadsheet highlights authors I’d never heard of. Without the list, I never would have picked up Stoner by John Williams, which is now in my top five books of all time.

Customization: It is designed to be highly interactive, allowing users to hide books they have no intention of reading or to highlight specific goals. 1001 books to read before you die spreadsheet

5. Sample Spreadsheet Structure

Here is a template for how your first few rows should look: The 18th Century Gems: I discovered I actually