After consulting with the internet and my To Be Read pile, I am reading BOTH:
Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch (reread)
AND
The Quantum Thief by Hannu Rajaniemi.
They are nearly as different as spec fic books can get, and both very different from the Bear and Kay.
I’m also reminded that I’ve gone exactly nowhere with the Reading the Masterworks idea, by which I mean I’ve read several and reviewed none.
I’m in the middle of reading The Quantum Thief. So far, I’m enjoying it.
I read “The Quantum Thief,” and found it a bit hard to follow. I’d be interested in your thoughts.
Reading the Masterworks – I am at the same stage as you are. 🙂
I found a promising anthology to bring with me on the plane: Queen Victoria’s Book of Spells. I was snagged by the cover and by the first author listed: Elizabeth Bear.