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That should be a nice cross section, though I completely ignored cyberpunk, near future apocalyptic (unless you include Hitchhiker's Guide!), alternate history, and a few others!
Oooh, The Moon is a Harsh Mistress is a good choice, even though the tech now feels anachronistic (except Mike). I used to put it in my starter pack too.
The Martian is an excellent starter kit choice -- extremely approachable while still being largely representative of what sci fi can be! Nice!
Tangent: I originally read The Martian while weathering a summer windstorm in the high arctic. My tent was threatening to blow away, bouncing down the tundra with me and all our supplies. It really added to the experience :)
Haven't read Doomsday Book but did read To Say Nothing About the Dog. Interesting and well writ.
Fully support these choices! This is a good cross section of classics and contemporary works.