(Read by Mary Stuart Masterson; Random House Audio; 11 CDs; 14 hours; $45/ download; $31.50)
Tomasina (Tommy) Daulair was the longtime assistant and dear friend to children's book author Mort Lear. When he dies suddenly, Tommy realizes there were parts of Mort life he'd hidden from her and his unexpected legacy profoundly changes her life. Though beautifully written not much actually happens, so you must be in the mood for a somewhat esoteric account of friendships and discussions about death. Masterson is laid back and understated. Her pronunciation and pace are perfect, but a little more energy may have kept the listener more attuned. Overall this is mildly entertaining and utterly forgettable. Grade: B 鈥�
