I have many halfread books since then, but this is the first book ive completed since then and probably the quickest ive read a book all year. The official website of bestselling author, sophie kinsella. I cant wait to read kinsellas other books in the shopaholic series as well as the independent novels and the ones published under her real name madeleine wickham. The fabulous first shopaholic novel by international no. In 2000, wickham, decided to write the first book in her shopaholic series, the secret dreamworld of a shopaholic or confessions of a shopaholic, under the pen name sophie kinsella, which is a combination of her middle name and her mothers maiden name. Jan 06, 2020 i first started reading the shopaholic series years ago following the life of becky bloomwood a financial advice writer with a dark secret. Christmas shopaholic by sophie kinsella is the ninth book in the contemporary romance, chicklit shopaholic series. Below is a list of sophie kinsellas books in order of when they were originally published and in chronological order. Now, after nearly two years without a hilarious new shopaholic. The first two books in this series have also been used as a story line in a movie released in 2009. This is a fiction genre which deals with the issues of womanhood in the modern world in a lighthearted and. But it has been found, and i couldnt have asked for a better book to get me back into that reading spirit. The first book in the shopaholic series, the secret dreamworld of a shopaholic, was released in 2000. In the first book of the series, financial journalist rebecca bloomwood is in the middle of a quarterlife crisis.
Becky is just as outrageous as ever, although this time, i believe, she is also pretty frustrating. It was certainly nowhere near as fun as the first in the series and, i will readily admit, i am now a little worried about the further books and i have bought the first 9. She knows what she wants, whether its a grownup sophie kinsellas first childrens book mummy fairy. Remember me and can you keep a secret are both brilliant. The first edition of the novel was published in 2001, and was written by sophie kinsella. Shes bored at work, single, and drowning in debt from too many cappuccinos and designer. Shopaholic and baby maintains the signature bloomwood wit and capacity for disaster. Rebecca jane becky bloomwood is the main protagonist from the shopaholic series of novels by british author sophie kinsella. Sophie kinsella became a published author in 1995 with the tennis party as madeleine wickham. Sophie kinsella books list of books by author sophie kinsella. But i wasnt interested in chicklit back then so she wasnt able to convince me to read them. With over seven million copies of her beloved books in print, sophie kinsella is a true phenomenon.
Sophie kinsella returns to the shopaholic series with a new book. Pdf shopaholic takes manhattan book shopaholic free. The first two novels in her bestselling shopaholic series. Becky shows how you can take a bad situation and turn it around whilst kinsella keeps you laughing at her misfortune, her shopping antics and move abroad. Im so grateful to all of you for taking becky to your hearts, for following her adventures and having fun with her. In its defence the character is the same scatty rebecca bloomwood we came to know and love in the first. The secret dreamworld of a shopaholic book became a huge international hit, but wickham. Shopaholic, a series of books written by sophie kinsella. Sophie kinsella returns to the shopaholic series with a new book sex and the city followup tv series in the works. When i was writing the first shopaholic book i remember thinking. The secret dreamworld of a shopaholic 2000 confessions of a shopaholic in the united states and india is the first in the popular shopaholic series. Becky bloomwood is so far in debt she dreads opening her mail, but her answer to everything is to shop. Shopaholic series in order sophie kinsella fictiondb.
I thought ties the knot was hilarious, but in this first book becky is little more that a compulsive. Five more shopaholic books were published and the first. My girl friend raved about confessions of a shopaholic and the others in the series a few years ago when she first read them. Its impossible not to fall in love with becky and her antics, and this latest offering doesnt disappoint. Truth was she was a shopaholic with significant debt and her life was spiralling out of control. Luke, beckys knight in shining armor, proposes and the real trouble begins. The first book starts out with becky smackdab in the.
Kinsella, born in 1969, attended independent schools and graduated from new college at the university of oxford. However this second part proves to be much more exciting and far more like what we expect from our becky. She is probably bestknown for writing the shopaholic series of books, but she has released several standalone novels, both under her own name, and also under her real name of madeleine wickham. The shopaholic series of books is a series written by the novelist sophie kinsella, which has brought commercial success for kinsella, and has spawned a spinoff film starring isla fisher. It is a chicklit novel by sophie kinsella, a penname of madeleine wickham. It would be a waste of money not to take advantage of a good sale, right. Sophie kinsellas shopaholic series is so fun and relatableif you enjoyed the movie starring isla fisher, youll love the novels. She submitted her first sophie kinsella novel to her publishers anonymously.
Each book typically centers around a large shift in. Five more shopaholic books were published and the first novel was turned into a film. Nov 10, 2015 12 things you didnt know about shopaholic author sophie kinsella. The shopaholic series began in 2000 with the secret. So even if you didnt like the first this one is worth reading. Sep 01, 2008 first book in shopaholic series i want to read the shopaholic series by sophie kinsella, i was just wondering which is the first in the series and if any one. Well, i think like this but does anyone else think like this. Author sophie kinsella speaks with upi about the film adaptation of her 2003 book can you keep a secret. This series features becky bloomwood as the books main protagonist.
The first two novels in the series were adapted into the film confessions of a shopaholic starring isla fisher and hugh dancy. A slang term for compulsive shopping also known as compulsive buying disorder. The movie seeing becky bloomwood come to life in a movie was something i dreamed about ever since i wrote the first book and it was optioned. Below is a list of sophie kinsellas books in order of. I enjoy reading sophie kinsella books and this was a brilliant continuation of the shopaholic series. Sophie kinsella has done an excellent job with this new chapter in beckys life and if you loved the first. The first in a series, confessions of a shopaholic is getting a new marketing push because its now a movie starring isla fisher out february 2009.
If a creme brulee could be transmogrified into a book, it would be confessions of a shopaholic. The first book in the series, confessions of a shopaholic, was adapted into a feature film starring isla fisher as an american version of the character. Shopaholic is a book series written by sophie kinsella and serves the genre named chick lit. Luke and the faithful friends make their appearances as does beckys mum.
Shopaholic to the rescue is the latest book in sophie kinsellas best selling shopaholic series. If you havent read this book yet, and youre a fan of chicklit or light summer reads i highly recommened this book. A series of chicklit novels written by british author sophie kinsella, shopaholic stars becky brandon nee bloomwood, a predictably enough shopaholic. As of october 2015, there are eight books in the series. It was followed by the second novel in the series shopaholic abroad published in 2001 and this part was also released with the name shopaholic takes manhattan in 2002.
Sophie kinsella is a british author who specialises in the genre of chick lit. Note from sophie when i was writing the first shopaholic book i remember thinking. Bestselling turkish novelist ayse kulins second book released in india. The book will feature kinsellas muchloved character becky bloomwood, first seen in the 2000 bestseller the secret dreamworld of a. Free download or read online shopaholic takes manhattan pdf epub shopaholic series book.
She is probably bestknown for writing the shopaholic series of books, but she has released several standalone novels, both under. Sophie kinsellas shopaholic series featuring becky bloomwood and luke brandon. When you read a book its difficult to hear or feel what the character it trying to communicate. Im so grateful to all of you for taking becky to your hearts, for following her adventures and having fun with. The first two novels in her bestselling shopaholic series, the secret dreamworld of a shopaholic and shopaholic abroad, were adapted into the film confessions of a shopaholic 2009.
I read these books backwardsstarting with shopaholic ties the knot and proceeded backwards to this one. Becky bloomwood has a fabulous flat in londons shelve confessions of a shopaholic. Dec 11, 2019 sophie kinsellas confessions of a shopaholic debuted in 2003 and since then has snowballed into an extremely popular and successful series that not only boasts 10 books in its lineup, but also has a movie adaptation of the first book starring isla fisher, hugh dancy, krysten ritter, joan cusak, and john lithgow to name a few. Oct 30, 2019 christmas shopaholic is the first book ive finished since april. Hot on the heels of international best sellers confessions of a shopaholic and shopaholic takes manhattan comes the third light and funny adventure starring becky bloomwood, the stylish brit with a spending problem. Like the first six in the series, shopaholic to the stars is screamingly funny and lots of fun. The very first novel of the series the secret dreamworld of a shopaholic was published in 2000. Her first was work in the shopaholic was the secret dreamworld of a shopaholic released in 2000 and later published as confessions of a shopaholic in 2001. Sophie kinsella returns to the shopaholic series with a. Shopaholic is a series of novels written by the uk author sophie kinsella, who also writes under her real name madeleine wickham. The complete series list for shopaholic sophie kinsella. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 387 pages and is available in paperback format.
When the secret dreamworld of a shopaholic was released in september 2000 and readers instantly loved heroine becky bloomwood. I have read kinsellas shopaholic series and loved the first book. Madeleine sophie townley born 12 december 1969, known by her pen name sophie kinsella, is an english author. The first two books had different titles when published in america. It is also known as confessions of a shopaholic and with this name it was released in 2001. The first shopaholic film was released february 2009. If youre looking for a free download links of shopaholic 7 book series pdf, epub, docx and torrent then this site is not for you. A shopaholic is a person considered to be addicted to shopping shopaholic can also refer to. The book will feature kinsellas muchloved character becky bloomwood, first seen in the 2000 bestseller the secret dreamworld of a shopaholic which was made into a film in 2009, starring. Shopaholic series 8 book series by sophie kinsella. Sophie kinsellas confessions of a shopaholic debuted in 2003 and since then has snowballed into an extremely popular and successful series that not only boasts 10 books in its lineup, but also has a movie adaptation of the first. Confessions of a shopaholic audiobook by sophie kinsella.
The first book in the series is a good start and makes a good foundation, leaving room for growth. In the united states of america, and also in india, the title of the secret dreamworld of a shopaholic was changed to confessions of a shopaholic. Kinsella returns to shopaholic series with christmas title the. Each book typically centers around a large shift in beckys personal or work life and details the trouble that ensues as a result of her quirky personality and unrealistic goals. With appeal for fans of kinsellas prior shopaholic books, this one will draw in new fans as well.
When you love each book, it is a little nerve wracking to see if the author can keep the series going. The shopaholic series began in 2000 with the secret dreamworld of a shopaholic, which was also published as confessions of a shopaholic. Kinsella returns to shopaholic series with christmas title. The series does follow one character, our shopaholic becky, and would probably be. Whether you love or hate the genre often referred to as chick lit, you have to agree that sophie kinsella is pretty much the reigning queen. Sophie gives the inside scoop on creating her muchloved character becky bloomwood and writing the bestselling shopaholic series. This time becky is galavanting around the west coast of america, trying to find her dad and her best friends.
Kinsella wrote the first book in the shopaholic series titled the secret dreamworld of a shopaholic in 2000 introducing the readers to their. The books follow protagonist rebecca bloomwood, an idealistic, but intelligent and hardworking financial journalist through her adventures in shopping and life. What does rosalyn landor bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book. This series already has five books with another addition expected in the autumn of 2014. The perfect pickmeup when life is hanging in the bank balance. The starledger a haveyourcakeandeatit romp, done with brio and not a syllable of moralizing. The first book starts out with becky smackdab in the middle of her addiction, living in a flat with her best friend suze in london. The entire series has been optioned by a hollywood studio. Confessions of a shopaholic, a 2009 film adaptation of the secret dreamworld of a shopaholic, the first. This is a fiction genre which deals with the issues of womanhood in the modern world in a lighthearted and comic manner with a pinch of romance. Reading a sophie kinsella book may not be as much fun as drinking a beer at the guinness gravity bar, but it lasts a lot longer and both are fabulous trips. Shopaholic takes manhattan audiobook listen instantly.