Time Flies

It seems like events are moving faster and faster. We will be leaving for DC this Saturday and flying out a week from tomorrow. There is still so much to get done! I also want to call a few friends before we leave - I have a list actually. So far, I feel like I've done good to call my parents, brothers and grandmothers! I'm having fun planning what I'm going to take in my carryon - books. Ok, I'll take some other things but as long as I have a steady supply of books I should be fine. Can anyone recommend a book I just abosolutely HAVE to read?