This is the best series to read in the right order. I also suggest the tapes for the first read. That way you get the cute british voice in your head for when you read later. This is the first book. I suggest you read it and listen to the audio tape. It sets the tone for the rest. You get a visual and voice to place for the rest. This is like a TV show. Becky is this fun and quirky girl that has everything and anything go wrong in life. She also loves to shop and spend more than she has. She likes the best. Her life is so fun to step into. You have been missing out, get started and start enjoying this fantastic brilliant series. I cannot say enough about this amazing author and series. I am in love. I had not been reading for years. Now thanks to Sophie I am a book worm. A book takes just a week. I cannot believe how easy she is to read. It is better than Grey's Anatomy. Read this one first. Don't forget to vote for me. Anytime you want to chat about this author, I am always ready :)Read full review
I purchased this book because I had recently read another book (Remember Me) by the same author, Sophie Kinsella. This is humorous and light reading, with a touch of romance. Confessions of a Shopaholic is the First of a series of books, including Shopaholic Takes Manhattan, Shopaholic Ties the Knot, Shopaholic and Baby, Shopaholic and Sister. The main Character, Rebecca Bloomwood is a 25-year-old Shopaholic who lives in London. Being somewhat of a shopaholic myself, I loves her descriptions of how she feels when she she sees the Sale sign and the detailed descriptions of the shopping expeditions especially using details about the brands and items she buys, and how she throws the Visa bills in the trash. I really enjoyed how she managaed to get herself out of each difficult situation. I read the book in about 2 days and can't wait to begin the next one.Read full review
I love this book. A few years ago I lent my copy to someone who never returned it and I know I'll never get it back. I wanted the exact specific cover that I used to have that matches the rest of the series that I own. I thought I did my homework but the book that shipped wasn't the cover in the picture nor the one I thought I was getting based on the details provided. I'm so so disappointed but I'll keep the book and just suck it up because I do love the story. If you are wondering about the book and not just the cover art definitely purchase. It's fun and funny and a sweet read.
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Sophie Kinsella's novel, "Confessions of a Shopaholic," is a hoot and- having known one or two people like this, myself- all too realistic. If you've ever paid off one credit card with another, thrown out a bill before opening it, had clothes hanging in your closet or piled in your dresser that you've never worn, or convinced yourself that buying a cart-full of buy-one-get-one free items is like making money, then this caricature novel is for you. Rebecca Bloomwood, the protagonist, is a recent college graduate who is offered a line of credit by a London bank. Within a few months, she has exceeded the credit limits, and begins stealthily scanning her credit card bills at work, before ceasing to open the bills at all. As a writer for the finance magazine, "Successful Saving," the world of financial management shouldn't be a mystery to Rebecca. In a moment of financial lucidity, she purchases a book- is anyone surprised?- by an expert who advises his readers to learn to appreciate life's less expensive pleasures: parks, museums, and so forth. Yet she considers her first Saturday at the Victoria and Albert Museum a waste. Why? There's no price tags on the exhibits. Eventually, Rebecca's uncontrollable spending, and her "imaginative" solutions for debt control, attract the attention of not only several credit managers, but of handsome Luke Brandon- the 31st wealthiest man in Great Britain and PR representative for a finance group frequently covered in her magazine. But Rebecca is so unremittingly shallow, and Luke is so wonderful, that readers may find themselves rooting for the girl to not get the guy. "Confessions of a Shopaholic" makes excellent fantasy reading between credit card offers, buy-one-get-one-free sales, and that next eBay purchase. The mirth and mayhem of Rebecca's inner dialogue and her ceaseless scheming to avoid bill collectors- broken leg, dog died, aunt died, bill collector is a stalker- are worth more than a few smiles. The book is great fun and a quick read- well worth a reader's time.Read full review
I am totally hooked on the Shopaholic books! Such a fun read! I have read the first three and am working on the fourth. The author is a wonderful writer and includes a lot of humor. I think most ladies will be able to relate to the main character, Becky Bloomwood, at least on some level. Interesting to see how she gets herself out of her little messes. WARNING - addictive! I can't put them down!
I'm not a big fan of "chick-lit" as a genre, but this book--as well as Sophie Kinsella's other books-- is truly one of the funniest books I've ever read. I couldn't put it down and I immediately purchased her other books, as well. Rebecca, the heroine, is just hilarious-- justifying her purchases, alternatively ignoring and rueing the financial dilemma she creates for herself. One doesn't have to be in the same economic predicament Rebecca is in to relate to her. A fun, fun read.
Loved this book !! Can relate so well to the need to shop in order to make yourself feel better sometimes in this world !! I went through a period where I could not stop and then when it was all said and done I was overwelmed by all of the stuff I had and needed to clean house to get piece of mind again. THANK YOU EBAY !!! Even if you can't relate to the character it is a very funny novel just to take you away from everyday life .... myyardsale88
This is a funny British book. While it is somewhat hard to mentally convert pounds to dollars - I found that basically doubling the amount will give you a rough idea of the outrageous amounts of Rebecca's accumulating debts! The shops visited by Rebecca may be strange to the American eye - but you can bet they are all pricey! Lost in a whirlwind of shopping and avoiding creditors Rebecca grows up when she realizes she must face up to her debts and make plans to pay them off. Her search for the best way to SL (spend less) and MMM (make more money)are often hilarious. She finds the solution and true love sheerly be serendipity. In the end Rebecca moves from sticking her head in the ground about her addiction to shopping to becoming an adult. You'll love this book, I did!
We must all join together. The reality of just how easy it is to be just like Rebecca. I definitely don't spend that much on one piece of clothing, but I can spend that much on a multitude of items. It's so easy and yes, the bills come in whining each month. This is a definite must-read and I have already ordered the next in the series. I told myself if this were a movie, I'd want them all in line, so I could watch one right after the other. Thank god for talented writers and continued series!
This series of books are the best chiclit available. They are so fun, you cannot put the book down! I read this one in a afternoon. I am really excited, that they are doing a movie based on this book, and hopefully the others aswell. I have already told my husband that I will be going to see the movie the first week it comes out. Addysmom11
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