Another Japan reading poll

[kate_nepveu]

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.

[Poll #1038918]

Comments

[marykaykare.livejournal.com]

The Tanya Huff books are a bit older and I think that's why they aren't getting votes. Because *I* think they're perfect for vacation and, as everyone knows, I am never wrong. Of course, you have to consider I adore everything Huff writes...

MKK

[kate_nepveu]

Can you tell me what the deal with the fourth book is? The back cover made it look like it was less closely tied into the series, but I'm just guessing--I very dimly remember the first book, and that's all.

And, yeah, it looks like she was having fun with her Id Vortex there. Brother and sister assassins! In the same body!

(Though Chanur isn't recent either and it's making an unexpectedly strong showing.)

[montoya.livejournal.com]

I'm really surprised by this. Back when I was purging my library, and asked rasw for advice, nobody really stuck up for those books, with the result that I pegged them as Lackey-lite generic DAW fantasy, and pitched 'em.