Here are the books that I am definitely taking to Japan:
- Scott Lynch, Red Seas Under Red Skies
- Kij Johnson, The Fox Woman and Fudoki
- R.H.P. Mason, A History of Japan
- Sei Shonagon, The Pillow Book
I am possibly bringing various John M. Ford books that I haven't read yet, in case that memorial panel actually happens—does anyone know if it's going to? If not, well, Ford is not my ideal vacation reading.
For the last half-dozen-ish slots, I find myself with a plethora of mass-market paperbacks, so, like everyone else: a poll!
Note: If a series is specified as "up to," include any comment on how many I should bring.
Which books should I bring to Japan?
Jane Lindskold, Wolf series (up to the first five; read the first, liked it)
3(3.9%)
Sharon Shinn, Mystic and Rider and The Thirteenth House (read same-universe story, liked it)
4(5.3%)
Laurie Marks, Fire and Earth Logic
15(19.7%)
Tanya Huff, Quarters series (up to the first three)
3(3.9%)
Martha Wells, The Wizard Hunters (don't have rest of series)
7(9.2%)
Melissa Scott and Lisa Barnett, The Armor of Light
4(5.3%)
Lynn Flewelling, Luck in the Shadows (don't have the sequel)
5(6.6%)
Barbara Hambly, Stranger at the Wedding
8(10.5%)
David Simon, Homicide
4(5.3%)
C.J. Cherryh, the Chanur series
13(17.1%)
Jim Butcher, the Dresden Files (up to the first eight)
9(11.8%)
Francine Woodbury, Shade and Shadow
1(1.3%)