As there are a number of sci-fi books on the list and Sherlock Holmes I was surprised to find that I'd actually read a couple of dozen books on that list of my own volition.

I have a handful of books like The Time Traveller's Wife (which I think you recced) that I'd like to read before I die. The alternative is for everyone to stop writing until I catch up as there's always new stuff I want to read :)

Shakatany