Only 3 more days to go until the next book of the famous Shopaholic books by Sophie Kinsella will be released. Due to this event, I’d to review the rest of the series that I’ve already read.

The whole series is about Becky Bloomwood, becoming Brandon within the series. Becky is addicted to shopping and does that all the time. Because of her shopping addiction she always ends up in peculiar situations. She constantly has problems with her bank and even if she tells herself that she does not want to go shopping anymore, she still can’t stop and always finds new and creative excuses why she really needs a certain pair of shoes, an expensive bag or other random things available in shops.

The series consists of 5 books (6 from 2 September on):

- Confessions of a Shopaholic (UK title: The Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic)
- Shopaholic takes Manhattan (UK title: Shopaholic abroad)
- Shopaholic ties the knot
- Shopaholic and sister
- Shopaholic and baby
- Coming soon: Mini Shopaholic

Of course one can argue in the first place that all the books are kind of the same because they are all about Becky going shopping but that is not how it is. After reading the first one, I couldn’t wait to read the others as well! The reason why these books are so great and why they are so popular is that you can always feel with Becky. We all have been in similar situations once in a while. Or which girl has never bought a pair of shoes arguing herself into them and finding excuses why this pair is so special and definitely necessary even though her wardrobe is full of shoes?

The novels are written in a really charming way and always make me laugh. You can easily put yourself into her situation and even, if she is a bit crazier than most women are, there is always something that you have experienced as well. It is also funny to see in what situations Becky always ends up because of imprudent behaviour and the most interesting and loveliest part is usually the way she tries to get out of these situations…

Another reason why I love the books is that they are really easy to read. You do not have to concentrate because the plot is pretty straight forward but still not at all boring. They always put a smile on my face no matter in which mood I am. I know for sure that Becky is cheering me up! Once I’ve started one of the books I can hardly put it down until I finished which is always sad because then I have to wait so long for a new one and I always hope that she is writing a new one quickly…

If you haven’t read the Shopaholic books so far, I can highly recommend to do it because if you Chick Lit, there is basically nothing better around there.chick-lit3 s Karey81 1 follower

I could not get enough of these books, and was actually sad when I finished the last one. I hope Kinsella writes more of them someday! Becky Bloomwood has a true shopping addiction and constantly finds herself trying to dig her way out of debt. Her justifications for why she needs this pair of shoes or that designer dress are comical. Throughout the series you see her go from bachelorette, to girlfriend/finacee of a highly successful businessman, to wife of said businessman, and finally to Mother. Yet along the way she never learns and continues to spend, spend, spend. It is exasperating for the reader to see her making the same mistakes over and over again. Somehow though, she is always endearing. It is a good thing her husband is so understanding, although I think Kinsella made him a little too understanding. There were too few moments when he actually was mad at her for her continued spending and it made him seem almost superhuman. Throughout the series she always had her best friend Suze to lean on, though try as she might even Suze couldn't help Becky kick her habit. My biggest criticism of this book has got to be the relationship between Suze and her cousin/husband. Yes, she married her cousin. Kinsella never fully makes it clear whether or not they are 1st or 2nd cousins, or cousins 8 times removed. Either way, I would have preferred the book without this little side story. 3 s Ara10 1 follower

I have read every one of Kinsella's novels, and have yet to read one I don't adore. She has been my favorite guilty pleasure since I was a teenager, and I am so glad I finally get to review her work!

This series was written in a witty, charming, and hilarious way. I don't think I've ever read a Sophie Kinsella (aka Madeleine Wickham) book that I didn't finish in one sitting. She is chick-lit heaven, and I have come to look forward to her book releases the way a junkie looks forward to their next fix.

Becky Bloomwood is surprisingly relateable, considering how over-the-top she can be. Her naïve take on the world combined with her self-assured nature makes her a very unique and charming subject, and Sophie Kinsella breathes life into Becky in her writing, and makes you feel as though she is not someone you're reading about, but someone you personally know and love. I would recommend this series to any woman, from any walk of life, who wants a good laugh, and a good cry. Sophie Kinsella is, in my opinion, the best feel-good author of this generation. I saw her newest book, 'Wedding Night' available for pre-order at Chapters for an April 2013 release. Can't wait! Keep 'em coming, Sophie!!!!!1 Jackie3 2

It is very hard for me to get interested in a book. However the shopaholic " Confessions of a Shopaholic" grabbed my attention right away. The book gives us an insight of Rebecca Bloomwoods crazy life. Just myself she loves shopping and buying things. However she spends a little to much money on unnecessary items. Rebecca is writer for a financial magazine. She has a steady job but when she sees her visa bill she realizes she needs to stop spending and start saving. This is hard for rebecca because shopping helps her cope with stress. Many things occur that help her grow as a person she even tries going for the lottery but it just never works out. She starts to date a wealthy cousin of her roomate and although she needs the money he provides she feels guilty and cannot accept his generous offers. Rebecca hasn't told her family and overtime starts to become an adult and realize more about money and her life. I personally loved this story. Each chapter felt a movie and I could picture every scene. I will definitely be reading the others. I think Gaby would this book because it is very relatable and funny. Priscilia9

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