The Object of my Affection – Stephen McCauley
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011Novel by cult American writer Stephen McCauley. It got the Hollywood treatment, being made into a film with Jennifer Aniston, but don’t let that put you off!
Novel by cult American writer Stephen McCauley. It got the Hollywood treatment, being made into a film with Jennifer Aniston, but don’t let that put you off!
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