Many of us, especially those of us in libraries, love to make lists. While it is good to have goals, it is worrisome to speculate what might happen once you complete the list. I think I might be tempted to leave that one last thing undone. Luckily, for the more optimistic amongst us, the lists of lists of things to do before you die seems to be endless.

Eat This: 1001 things to do before you die
by Ian Jackman

101 Horror Movies You Must See Before You Die
by Steven Jay Schneider

1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die
by Steven Jay Schneider

1001 Classical Recordings You Must Here Before You Die
by Matthew Rye

Unforgettable Walks to Take Before You Die
by Steve Watkins

50 Places to Dive Before You Die: diving experts share the world’s greatest destinations
by Chris Santella

The 5 Secrets You Must Discover Before You Die
by John Izzo

1001 Gardens You Must See Before You Die
by Rae Spencer Jones

1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die
by Peter Boxall