A really long list of books.
ukaunz at listology kindly reproduced the actual list from 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die: A Comprehensive Reference Source, Chronicling the History of the Novel Preface by Peter Ackroyd, General Editor Peter Boxall.
The list is interesting and might be worth checking out if you haven't looked at it.
If the idea of attempting to read a list of 1001 books that someone else suggests as worthwhile appeals to you, then check out the group at Shelfari. There are people who've joined together to attempt reading all 1001 books. i.
