Marianna wrote: Well, first off would be a blank notebook (or many),
but right behind that are the Harry Potter series and Stranger in a
Strange Land, by R.A.Heinlein (a book not likely to be
enjoyed/appreciated by one with a conservative mindset). These may
present a strange combination, but no other books have touched my heart
as personally and profoundly as these have, which is the highest value
that any book can offer.

Dear Marianna, Your "blank notebook (or many)" idea is something that
didn't occur to me. It's great! I'd be sure to bring some blank
notebooks myself.
I don't find your combination of books "strange" as all. I like your
choices. I think we were all "Strangers in a Strange Land" before we
recieved our "invitation to Hogwarts". In fact, I still feel that way
but I think that comes with living in a muggle world as a muggle who
senses there is Something More to us than Muggledom. ("in the world but
not of the world.")I feel less lost in the muggle world since I met
Hans, Jayne and Chris. And now I've met you. I'm glad.
Cathy