I've never needed suggestions, but I see others here asking for ideas, to I'm mentioning something I just ran across in a bookstore:
1,000 Books to Read Before You Die
By James Mustich
Workman Publishing
I only had a chance to leaf though, so I'm not sure yet whether I'd want to buy it and/or give it as a gift, but I know I'll at least go back for another look.
www.workman.com/products/1-000-books-to-read-before-you-die
www.1000bookstoread.com/