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Book Synopsis: From New York Times bestselling author and legendary Jeopardy! host and champion Ken Jennings comes a hilarious travel guide to the afterlife, exploring to die for destinations from literature, mythology, and pop culture.
Ever wonder which circles of Dante’s Inferno have the nicest accommodations? Where’s the best place to grab a bite to eat in the ancient Egyptian underworld? How does one dress like a local in the heavenly palace of Hinduism’s Lord Vishnu, or avoid the flesh-eating river serpents in the Klingon afterlife? What hidden treasures can be found off the beaten path in Hades, Valhalla, or TV’s The Good Place?
Find answers to all those questions and more about the world(s) to come in this eternally entertaining book from Ken Jennings. Written in the style of iconic bestselling travel guides, Jennings wryly outlines journeys through the afterlife, as dreamed up over 5,000 years of human history by our greatest prophets, poets, mystics, artists, and TV showrunners. This comprehensive index of 100 different afterlife destinations was meticulously researched from sources ranging from the Epic of Gilgamesh to modern-day pop songs, video games, and Simpsons episodes.
Get ready for whatever post-mortal destiny awaits you, whether it’s an astral plane, a Hieronymus Bosch hellscape, or the baseball diamond from Field of Dreams. Fascinating, funny, and irreverent, this “gung-ho travel guide to Heaven, Hell, and beyond” (The New Yorker) will help you create your very own bucket list—for after you’ve kicked the bucket.
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Discover the ultimate travel guide to the afterlife with "100 Places to See After You Die: A Travel Guide to the Afterlife" by renowned Jeopardy! host and bestselling author Ken Jennings. Whether you're a literature enthusiast, a pop culture junkie, or simply curious about what lies beyond, this hilarious and insightful book will take you on a journey through to die for destinations. With over 5,000 years of human history as the source of inspiration, Jennings has meticulously researched and compiled 100 different afterlife destinations, ranging from the heavenly palaces of Lord Vishnu to the depths of Dante's Inferno.
Written in the style of iconic bestselling travel guides, "100 Places to See After You Die" blends wit and wisdom to provide you with an eternally entertaining reading experience. From the ancient Egyptian underworld to the Klingon afterlife, this book explores hidden treasures, offers insider tips, and even reveals the best spots to grab a bite to eat. Whether you want to dress like a local in Hinduism's heavenly palace or navigate through Valhalla, this guide has got you covered.
Immerse yourself in the fascinating worlds of mythology, literature, and pop culture as you uncover the most intriguing and offbeat destinations in the afterlife. Jennings' unique approach to exploring the realms to come will leave you laughing, pondering, and excitedly adding new experiences to your own bucket list—for after you've kicked the bucket. Don't miss out on this gung-ho travel guide to Heaven, Hell, and beyond, hailed by The New Yorker as a must-read. Start planning your own post-mortal adventure now!
Ready to embark on a journey through the afterlife? Get your copy of "100 Places to See After You Die" here and start discovering your ultimate destination.
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