Life is short – what’s on your short list?

I turned 40 this year and have started really thinking about the limited time we (I) have on this earth. I finished about 25 books last year, so, if I do the math, I might only get to read maybe another 600 books in my life (average lifespan for my gender and country of residence).

I’m hoping to assemble a diverse list of must-reads through this and other forums, so give me your top three (or more?) books. Any genre, not only male authors, even nonfiction. Thanks.

by OneSmllStep