Another great novel from the bestselling Cecilia.  Very different from her previous books, this one has more in common with The Lovely Bones  than her other relationship tales such as PS I Love You.  The idea behind the novel is lovely, a place where all the odd socks end up, along with everything and everyone who gets lost.  A real joy, as ever.

Since Sandy Shortt's childhood schoolmate disappeared twenty years ago, Sandy has been obsessed with missing things. Finding becomes her goal - whether it's the odd sock that vanished in the washing machine, the car keys she misplaced in her rush to get to work or the graver issue of finding the people who vanish from their lives. Sandy dedicates her life to finding these missing people, offering devastated families a flicker of hope.

Jack Ruttle is one of those desperate people. It's been a year since his brother Donal vanished into thin air and the sleepless nights and frantic days aren't getting any easier. Thinking Sandy Shortt could well be the answer to his prayers, he embarks on a quest to find her.
 
But when Sandy goes missing too, her search ends when she stumbles upon the place - and people - she's been looking for all of her life. A world away from her loved ones and the home she ran from for so long, Sandy soon resorts to her old habit again, searching. Though this time, she is desperately trying to find her way home…

Praise for Cecelia Ahern:

'A sensational debut novel that proves true love never dies.' Cosmopolitan

'A wonderfully life-affirming, witty debut.' Company

'Heartwarmingly good.' Heat

Before embarking on her writing career, Cecelia Ahern completed a degree in journalism and media studies. Her first novel, PS, I Love You was one of the biggest-selling debut novels of 2004 and a number one bestseller. Her successive bestselling novels are Where Rainbows End, If You Could See Me Now, A Place Called Here and Thanks for the Memories. PS, I Love You, starring Hilary Swank, is now a major motion picture. Cecelia has also co-created the hit American television comedy series Samantha Who? which stars Christina Applegate.   Cecelia lives in County Dublin. More books by this author Author 'Like for Like' recommendation