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by Jill Smolinski
Meet June Parker. She works for L.A. Rideshare, adores her rent-stabilized apartment in Santa Monica, and struggles with losing a few pesky pounds.
But June's life is about to change.
After a dark turn of events involving Weight Watchers, a chili recipe, and a car accident in which her passenger, Marissa, dies, June finds herself in possession of a list Marissa has written, "20 Things to Do By My 25th Birthday." Even though they barely knew eachother, June is compelled by both guilt and a desire to set things right and finish the list for Marissa.
The tasks before her range from inspiring (Run a 5K), to daring (Go braless), to near-impossible (Change someone's life), and as June races to achieve each goal before the deadline, she learns more about her own life than she ever bargained for.
Funny, engaging, and heartwarming, The Next Thing on My List features a loveable, relatable heroine and a story with plenty of humor and heart.
"Clever and winning, Smolinski's novel will have readers rooting for June as they eagerly turn the pages to keep up with her progress on the list." ―Booklist
"Smolinski crafts a believable heroine, and her chipper carpe-diem message may have readers devising their own Top 20s... . Sweet." ―Kirkus Reviews
"Cheers for Jill Smolinski, who has transcended the chick lit category by giving us a heroine who really tries to make a difference in this world. What a concept! I loved this book- its humor and its humanity. You will, too." ―Jane Heller, author of Some Nerve and Lucky Stars
"Instantly engaging, original, and funny, Jill Smolinski's new novel charmed me from the first page. Put this on your list: you won't be sorry!" ―Isabel Rose, author of The J.A.P. Chronicles
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Any "Author Information" displayed below reflects the author's biography at the time this particular book was published.
Jill Smolinski is a transplanted Midwesterner who currently lives in Southern California with her son. She is the author of Flip-Flopped.
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