Gift Giving Guy

I’m a big fan of lists. I enjoy reading books, web sites and articles that rank the best of everything or offer a 1,000 items of trivia about something.

You can find plenty of book gifts that count down the top 1,000 or 1,001 of whatever you want gift recipients to experience. (And preferably before they die, based on some of the titles.) Below is my list of 25 “1,000-Plus” book gifts.

For travelers:

• 1,000 Places to See Before You Die: A Traveler’s Life List
• 1,000 Places to See in the U.S.A. & Canada Before You Die
• 1,000 Places to See Before You Die Traveler’s Journal
• 1,001 Natural Wonders: Places You Must See Before You Die
• 1,001 Gardens You Must See Before You Die
• 1,001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die: Architectural Masterpieces

For music fans:

• 1,001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die
• All-Time Top 1,000 Albums
• Rolling Stone 1,000 Covers: A History of the Most Influential Magazine in Pop Culture

For readers:

• 1,001 Books You Must Read Before You Die
• Time Out: 1,000 Books to Change Your Life
• Book of 1,000 Poems

For art lovers:

• 1,001 Paintings You Must See Before You Die
• 1,000 Sculptures of Genius

For film buffs:

• 1,001 Movies You Must See Before You Die
• 1,000 Best Movies on DVD
• Time Out: 1,000 Films to Change Your Life
• 1,001: A Video Odyssey — Movies to Watch for Your Every Mood
• Reel Life 101: 1,101 Classic Movie Lines that Teach us About Life, Death, Love, Marriage, Anger and Humor
• The New York Times Guide to the Best 1,000 Movies Ever Made

For foodies:

• 1,001 Foods You Must Eat Before You Die
• Eat This!: 1,001 Things to Eat Before You Diet
• 1,001 Reasons to Love Chocolate

For golfers:

• 1,001 Golf Holes You Must Play Before You Die
• Why Do They Call It A Birdie?: 1,001 Fascinating Facts About Golf