There is a temptation in the modern age—where we can fill our ears and eyes with media at every spare moment—to over-due it. Too much of a good thing, after all, is a bad thing. I often struggle with this, because there is always another great book to read, another excellent movie to watch, and so forth. In light of that challenge, I appreciate lists and curators who can help us prioritize quality over quantity: sifting through the glut so not everyone has to.

To that end, here are my favorites ...