I don't think that is totally odd, because I do the same thing as far as books/resorts. Unfortunately, I seem to be having a hard time finding something for POFQ that I haven't already read (I love New Orleans so devour books set there). I am currently reading Miracle at Speedy Motors which is the latest No. 1 Det. Agency book (which you probably already know) because our library actually already had it. It will probably increase my AKL lust ten-fold.
I have read The Pirates! books -- they crack me up -- I still remember one bit where one of the pirates ate a lime Starburst to keep scurvy away.
Hmmm, trying to think of any books that fit into the Pop Century feel...