One Thousand Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List

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By James Mustich ’77

Published Oct. 12, 2018

Called “the ultimate literary bucket list” by The Washington Post, One Thousand Books to Read Before You Die (Workman) is an eclectic collection that covers everything from science to travel writing. James Mustich ’77 co-founded the Common Reader book catalogs before becoming the founding editor-in-chief of the Barnes & Noble Review.

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An inside look up the inside of a building, with four floors and a dinosaur skeleton visible.
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