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Objects of My Affection: A Novel Paperback – March 5, 2013

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“Smolinski gracefully balances lighthearted humor with insightful musings on addiction, mortality, nostalgia, and affection, making this an entertaining and touching read” (Publishers Weekly).

Lucy Bloom is broke, freshly dumped by her boyfriend, and is 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 huge home of reclusive and eccentric painter Marva Meier Rios, Lucy grabs it. But she soon learns that the real challenge may be taking on Marva, who seems to love her objects 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 and those we need to let go—but it’s not always easy to know the difference.

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“Smolinski gracefully balances lighthearted humor with insightful musings on addiction, mortality, nostalgia, and affection, making this an entertaining and touching read.” ― Publishers Weekly

“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." ― Booklist

“A charmingly breezy tone marks this warm appraisal of our addiction to stuff." ― Kirkus Reviews

“A humorous story of self-discovery.” ― Woman's World

“Simultaneously breezy yet thought provoking, this is a fun read that stays with you." ― Sarah Pekkanen, author of These Girls

“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

“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.” ― Times Record News (Wichita Falls, TX)

About the Author

Jill Smolinski is the author of the novels The Next Thing on My List and Flip-Flopped. Her work has appeared in major women’s magazines, as well as in an anthology of short stories, American Girls About Town. She lives in Los Angeles with her son. Visit her at JillSmolinski.com.

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336 pages
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English
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March 5, 2013
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5.25 x 0.9 x 8 inches
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1451660774
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978-1451660777
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gallery Books; Reprint edition (March 5, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1451660774
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1451660777
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.9 x 8 inches

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Jill Smolinski is author of the novels Objects of My Affection, The Next Thing on My List and Flip-Flopped. She lives in Los Angeles, and loves calling or Skyping into book clubs to discuss her books. Visit her at JillSmolinski.com for more information or to request a book club call-in.

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Barbii

Great read, a very good read!

Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2023

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This book was recommended by one of my three book clubs. I’m down to three from a previous five where I used to reside. Three is enough because it allows me time for my own reading and writing. High recommendation for the book. Book was in excellent condition.

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Aimee D

A good little distraction...

Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2013

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I read this book with my book club. It was light and fun. I am a mom of two boys and enjoy reading as an escape from Legos, Wii and Sponge Bob Square Pants. I know a book is good if I'm plotting a way to read it (getting the kids to bed early, allowing them extra play time in the bath, etc) and this book did that for me. I can see this book as a movie, a perfect Girls' Night Out. I don't like writing reviews that tell you what happened in the book, read it and find out (and don't you just hate spoliers???). I just want you to know, if you love your life (family, kids, career), but sometimes need a little break, give Objects of My Affection a try. Oh, and why isn't the book on the cover a Mustang??? :) Enjoy.

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Shannon Lee

Slow read

Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2019

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It took me a while to get into this book and even then, I felt it could have used some more editing. It had some good messages, but it wasn’t really my cup of tea.

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DECLUTTERING THE OBJECTS & SECRETS OF THE PAST....

Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2012

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When Lucy Bloom, personal organizer, sells her home and most of her possessions to afford her son Ash's drug rehab, she needs a job that will bring in enough to finance her new life.

Her new job turns out to be the most challenging one she's had: oversee the decluttering of a "hoarder" artist's home, and do it discreetly. The downside is she has a very limited time to accomplish the task, but if she does, she'll receive a huge bonus.

It sounds fairly straightforward, but soon Lucy discovers that her client, Marva Meier Rios, seemingly cannot let go of anything and fights her all along the way.

In the process of completing this task, what will Lucy uncover amidst the detritus of Marva's life? What secrets from the past are informing the present? And how will Lucy finally get through to her addicted son who seems unwilling to stay in rehab?

In answering these questions and in exploring a defunct relationship that she may have ended prematurely, Lucy must discover that "there are those things you keep, things you let go of--and it's often not easy to know the difference."

A richly engaging story that delves into the heart of human relationships, both to other people and to the objects they possess, Objects of My Affection: A Novel was a five-star read for me.

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Janet Smith

Not what I expected

Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2013

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From the title I thought this book would be about people the protagonist cared about but instead it's about an artist who has become a hoarder over time and now needs to clean house, literally and figuratively. The story has it's twists and turns and keeps you wanting more. I found the lead character (not the artist, but the woman she hires to help her) to be somewhat unbelievable. Mothers will do just about anything for their children but come on now, selling your house to put your drug addicted kid into rehab? In the end it is a satisfying book and a good read.

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Jacqueline A Young

Perfect pick for a day at the beach

Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2012

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I just finished reading Jill Smolinski's "Objects of My Affection". It is a fascinating story of a flamboyant artist and the organizer hired to clear out her house. With well-defined characters and an interesting plot, this book could easily be one of my favorite poolside indulgences (if I had a pool and time to indulge). Although it was a little slow in the beginning, once I got into it, I couldn't put it down (much to the chagrin of my boss). I think this would be an excellent series featuring Lucy organizing all different types of people's lives, while holding her own together by strings.

Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2023

Another okay read nothing groundbreaking. A story about what not to hold on to. Things are not people. The main character bugged me though. Lucy was pretty condescending to Marva the woman she was supposed to be helping. Almost talking to her as though she were a child. I mean it was her job to get into people's business but she wouldn't share her own.

Marva was eccentric and interesting. Lucy's backstory slowly coming forward. It was an easy read. A slight mystery and the ending was clever coming full circle.

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Barbara Elyse

The difficulty of 'Letting Go'

Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2013

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Fluff - Fun - and although an eccentric older person, her character teaches a lesson in the difficulties of letting go of the past - true for most older folks. Also true, how many younger folks do not understand that difficulty while others take advantage of a senior's vulnerability - Best is reading how a successful son finally realizes the values taught to him by his mom - her example of how to live is his heritage - I did not think the story is centered on the young women who needed a job - she tells the story - the story is about letting go.

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Riemke Bles

Easy read!

Reviewed in Canada on August 15, 2012

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I really enjoyed this story. A lot of different people but it was great that even though they were different they still had so much in common. They learned from each other which is what life is all about. We are more a like than different.

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