Speaking of waiting for things:

I came across a reference to a historical mystery series (I know, I know, I need a little more variety in my book diet) by one C.J. Sansom.  The first book, Dissolution, is currently checked out of the library, but it's due back on the 26th; I'm obviously not going to recall it on someone, but I do want to remember to check it out (literally, in both senses of the word) at some point.  Series is apparently set during the reign of Henry VIII so I assume there is some drama around closing down a monastery?  This could be good for the trip to visit R in Mannahatta - to use the old name - some time in the near future.  Go MegaBus!