100 Places to See After You Die

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From New York Times bestselling author and legendary Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings comes a hilarious travel guide to the afterlife, exploring unforgettable destinations from literature, mythology, and pop culture. Ever wondered which circles of Dante’s Inferno offer the best accommodations? Curious about dining options in the ancient Egyptian underworld or how to dress like a local in the heavenly palace of Lord Vishnu? Jennings answers these questions and more about the realms beyond life in this entertaining book. Written in the style of iconic travel guides, Jennings outlines journeys through the afterlife as envisioned over 5,000 years by our greatest prophets, poets, mystics, artists, and TV showrunners. This comprehensive index features 100 afterlife destinations, meticulously researched from sources ranging from the Epic of Gilgamesh to modern pop songs, video games, and The Simpsons. Prepare 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. Funny, fascinating, and irreverent, this guide will help you create your own bucket list for after you’ve kicked the bucket.