Stick strictly to the original 2006 edition list.
Locked the "Title" and "Author" columns so they don't accidentally get deleted.
By turning this monumental reading goal into a structured spreadsheet project, you turn an overwhelming task into an organized, rewarding, and deeply personal experience. Happy reading! If you'd like, I can:
: Widely considered the gold standard for tracking this challenge. It includes all editions and allows you to input your age to calculate the reading pace needed to finish "before you die". You can find the latest version on the Arukiyomi blog Karen Hoehne’s Combined Spreadsheet : A free, detailed resource on 1001 books to read before you die spreadsheet work
Enter the humble spreadsheet. For hundreds of obsessed readers, it’s become the essential companion. I built one myself, and it’s transformed a daunting checklist into an addictive data-driven challenge.
Helps monitor the geographical diversity of your reading.
At the top of your sheet, create a summary statistics block. Use the COUNTA and COUNTIF formulas to dynamically calculate your progress. Stick strictly to the original 2006 edition list
By creating a structured tracking system, you transform a daunting, static list into an engaging, personalized journey through the greatest works of literature.
=COUNTIFS(Year_Column, ">=1900", Year_Column, " 4. The Daily and Weekly Workflow
Use the sorting tool to read chronologically for a month, observing how the novel evolved over time. Then, reverse it and read modern titles to cleanse your palate. Happy reading
Checkboxes or columns indicating if the book appears in the 2006, 2008, or later versions of the box. Step 2: Automating with Formulas and Formatting
Apps won't tell you what percentage of 18th-century French literature you have read. A spreadsheet will.
Helps you identify and fix geographic blind spots in your reading.