Book #28 in 2011 (Audio)

Songs for the Missing by Stewart O'Nan. Read by Emily Janice Card.

10 Hours, 1 minute.

This book explores the effect on her family and friends when Kimberly Larson, 18, goes missing. Sad story, nicely handled.

4 stars.

Book #27 in 2011

'Tis the Season! by Lorna Landvik.

Cute little Christmas story told almost entirely in the form of emails to and from the various characters.

Heiress Carolyn Dixon finds sobriety and friendship with some of those she'd previously alienated or left behind.

3 stars.