Books like Next Thing on My List by Jill Smolinski
June Parker lives in a rent‑stable Santa Monica apartment and works for L.A. Rideshare. She struggles with her weight and loves her quiet routine until a dark chain of events—Weight Watchers, a chili recipe, and a fatal car crash—shatters her world. In the aftermath, June finds Marissa’s list of twenty birthday goals, and driven by guilt and the desire to set things right, she takes on a series of tasks ranging from running a 5K and going braless to dramatically changing someone’s life. As she races to finish each item before the deadline, June uncovers surprising truths about herself and the power of friendship and perseverance.
First publish date: April 10, 2007
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Jill Smolinski
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