I've received the next book I'll be reading for my Postal Reading Group. Next up is this book, which I've already started as I don't want to leave it until the last minute like I did last time. It's coincidental as I had been thinking of reading something by this author, and now I have the opportunity. At least it means I can put off this decision a little longer. I've only read the first couple of chapters, but it looks to be a good read. I have to say the main character is already proving to be a bit of an eccentric, though.
I've also started reading Georgette Heyer's Faro's Daughter. There is something comforting in Georgette Heyer's predictability. While the story is different than the previous novels I've read by her, I have a good idea what to expect--the fun, though, is in how it all plays out. I've yet to meet the heroine, but already I hear she's a hussy. A faro dealer at a gaming house. And a proper matron of Society is livid to discover her son has declared his intention to ask for her hand in marriage. Said matron has called on her nephew and son's trustee to put a stop to things. I think I can see where things are headed. I'd say I'm in for a good romp. And a good romp is just what I need a the moment.
Sue Gee's The Mysteries of Glass is getting better as I go. I am always optimistic when I start a book, but I will occasional waver after that initial excitement over a new story. When I discovered that it was narrated from the perspective of a young curate I wondered if I would find a common path--reading about someone so different than myself (to be honest--I had a flash of thinking--if the story is told by a curate, I wonder if it is going to be boring...tsk tsk). I guess this is the beauty of reading, I am finding that maybe I am not so different, and even if I am it doesn't mean I can't still appreciate the story he is telling. Happily I am finding myself drawn more and more into the story.
Emilio Calderon's The Creator's Map is what I have settled on finally to listen to. This is the first time I have chosen an audio book read by someone who is not a native-English speaker. I'm not sure if the reader is Spanish or Italian. Their English is very good obviously, but accented. As the story is told from the perspective of a Spaniard (as is the author) living in Italy, I am getting the actual pronunciation for the names of people and places. It certainly gives the story a different flavor. As to what it's about....I've not listened long enough to form a good plot description yet in my mind. It is meant to be an espionage thriller set in post-WWII Italy. I always have a hard time talking about a book I've listened to--I feel like it's not as ingrained in my mind as when I read the words on the page. Still, it's an interesting way to discover a book.
...And, um, may have to make some alterations to this list, as the year seems to be speeding by. I may have to lower my expectations. Is there no way to make the days slow down?