I am not against lists.  But, here's a thought with respect to them: they reflect the perspective (and bias) and orientation of those who make the list.  And, whatever the topic on which lists are made, there is no one list. So, when Branson's list of best books to read was re-printed, I looked at the list.  I noted its limited focus -- in terms of subject and in terms of authors and broad perspectives.  https://lnkd.in/eRXnipr This list may be good for Branson but I think many of us might have a different list.  Many moons ago, as part of my becoming a college president, I launched a challenge: if you were a new college president, what books would you reference in your Inaugural address.  I listed mine (and promised to include them in my remarks). Other presidents chimed in.  So did faculty and provosts. There was a radio show too. Ask here: what 8 books should everyone read and WHY. The why matters. I'll work on a list. I can assume you already it will include women writers and diverse writers and fiction including poetry. …see more