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In the humorous, heartfelt new novel by the author of "The Next Thing on My List, "a personal organizer must somehow convince a reclusive artist to give up her hoarding ways and let go of the stuff she's hung on to for decades.Lucy Bloom is broke, freshly dumped by her boyfriend, and forced to sell her house to send her nineteen-year-old son to drug rehab. Although she's lost it all, she's determined to start over. So when she's offered a high-paying gig helping clear the clutter from the home of reclusive and eccentric painter Marva Meier Rios, Lucy grabs it. Armed with the organizing expertise she gained while writing her book, "Things Are Not People, "and fueled by a burning desire to get her life back on track, Lucy rolls up her sleeves to take on the mess that fills every room of Marva's huge home. Lucy soon learns that the real challenge may be taking on Marva, who seems to love the objects in her home too much to let go of any of them. While trying to stay on course toward a strict deadline--and with an ex-boyfriend back in the picture, a new romance on the scene, and her son's rehab not going as planned--Lucy discovers that Marva isn't just hoarding, she is also hiding a big secret. The two form an unlikely bond, as each learns from the other that there are those things in life we keep, those we need to let go--but it's not always easy to know the difference.

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"A pleasant and engaging novel with likable protagonists who evolve." --"Library Journal" "A humorous story of self-discovery." --"Woman's World" "Smolinski gracefully balances lighthearted humor with insightful musings on addiction, mortality, nostalgia, and affection, making this an entertaining and touching read." "A moving look at the dangers of holding on to both objects and one's misconceptions, Smolinski's third novel will draw readers in through her flawed but sympathetic characters." "A charmingly breezy tone marks this warm appraisal of our addiction to stuff." "A humorous story of self-discovery." "Simultaneously breezy yet thought provoking, this is a fun read that stays with you." "Smolinski does an incredible job of weaving together the stories of two willful women. . . and gives the often emotional storyline a genuine feeling of reality." "Reading Jill Smolinski feels like hanging out with a charming, savvy, fun-filled new friend."--Claire Cook, author of Must Love Dogs "I loved this deeply felt, bravely honest tale of a professional organizer who discovers just how messy life and love can be, but that everything truly does have a place. A treasure of a novel."--Melissa Senate, author of The Love Goddess' Cooking School "Funny, poignant, and achingly smart, Objects of My Affection will win the hearts of loyal fans and new readers everywhere. Jill Smolinski's writing is smart, funny, and true with fully realized characters that readers will come to love."--Mia King, author of Good Things and Sweet Life "Funny, poignant, and achingly smart, "Objects of My Affection" will win the hearts of loyal fans and new readers everywhere. Jill Smolinski's writing is smart, funny, and true with fully realized characters that readers will come to love." --Mia King, author of "Good Things" and "Sweet Life "


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781451660784
  • Publisher: Touchstone Books
  • Publisher Imprint: Touchstone Books
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1451660782
  • Publisher Date: 01 May 2012
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)


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