Some elements and plot twists are familiar from other books in this vein, but i. The shopaholic series began in 2000 with the secret dreamworld of a shopaholic, which was also published as confessions of a shopaholic. Below is a list of sophie kinsellas books in order of. 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.
Labels and products galore in frothy bookbased romcom. He asks her to go home and send him a new outline for the article, but a sample sale distracts. Confessions of a shopaholic is the tale of rebecca bloomwood and her journey through financial stress and growing up. Karen this book is about becky bloomwood, who works at a financial magazine but hates her. But unlike the addict heroine in marian keyess rachels holiday, the heroine of this book is not nearly so likable, nor does she make as much progress. The first book in the shopaholic series, the book is popular with its fan base. Confessions of a shopaholic film wikimili, the free. Were considering expanding this synopsis into a fulllength study guide to deepen your comprehension of the book and why its important. Some elements and plot twists are familiar from other books in this vein, but i havent seen shopping addiction taken this far in previous novels. Shopaholic is a book series written by sophie kinsella and serves the genre named chick lit. The starledger a haveyourcakeandeatit romp, done with brio and not a syllable of moralizing. Isla fisher plays the lead character of rebecca who is addicted to shopping.
Even at the end of the book, she only slightly matures. Confessions of a shopaholic book by sophie kinsella. Confessions of a shopaholic by sophie kinsella librarything. The basic becky and her debts plot is there but just about everything else is different. Luke, beckys knight in shining armor, proposes and the real trouble begins. If you do not see the book you are looking for, please call or email with your request. No one who writes about personal finance ever meant to do it. Rebecca bloomwood is a sweet and charming new york city girl who has a tiny, little problem that is rapidly turning into a big problem. Audiobook confessions of a shopaholic by sophie kinsella read by valentina battorti duration. In the movie, becky explains in a voiceover for the closing credits that she went to a meeting to deal with her addiction for shopping and is now a reformed shopaholic. People if a creme brulee could be transmogrified into a book, it would be confessions of a shopaholic. If you havent read this book yet, and youre a fan of chicklit or light summer reads i highly recommened this book. Confessions of a shopaholic and shopaholic abroad by 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. She loves to shop to the point of being obsessive and the plot is essentially her dealing with that as well as an interesting romance. Karen this book is about becky bloomwood, who works at a financial magazine but hates her job. The first nine books or chapters of the work trace the story of augustines life, from his birth 354 a. If youve ever paid off one credit card with another, thrown out a bill before opening it, or convinced yourself that buying at a twoforone sale is like making. Confessions of a shopaholic book summary and study guide.
Confessions of a shopaholic movie shopaholic wiki fandom. In the novel, she tried cutting back or making more money. Confessions of a shopaholic audiobook by sophie kinsella. It is a chicklit novel by sophie kinsella, a penname of madeleine wickham. Confessions of a shopaholic by sophie kinsella youtube. But before starting that, a little bit on the plot itself. Becky bloomwood is so far in debt she dreads opening her mail, but her answer to everything is to shop. Confessions of a shopaholic by sophie kinsella imagine if you will a character with the shoeshopping fervor of imelda marcos, the trendy fashion sense of a british carrie bradshaw sex and the city and the meager budget of, i dont know, say, marge simpson. In confessions of a shopaholic, rebecca bloomwood, lovingly called becky is a fun loving and carefree girl working as a financial journalist. The plot the shopaholic, rebecca bloomwood, will take you on a journey about working for a financial magazine, called successful savings. Confessions of a shopaholic is a 2009 american romantic comedy film based on the first two entries in the shopaholic series of novels by sophie kinsella. Becky finally is able to find her space, realizing. Confessions of a shopaholic was her breakout novel and the first of her books to hit the global bestseller lists. Home shop books romance confessions of a shopaholic.
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. Confessions of a shopaholic 2009 plot summary imdb. She lives in a very trendy flat in london, has many socialite friends, and a closet of beautiful clothes. If i need entertainment, i can watch some nice free television and perhaps make some inexpensive, nutritious soup. Jan 01, 2009 confessions of a shopaholic hardcover 1 jan 2009. Karrie karrie stanfill po box 90496 nashville, tn 37209 ebates link. The supporting characters are better than becky, but still slightly irritating in their own ways. The books follow protagonist rebecca bloomwood, an idealistic, but intelligent and hardworking financial journalist through her. The novel follows becky as she tries to find herself among her friends and tries to find herself in the busyness of everyday life. Full of life and vigour, becky has only one weakness, and that is her love for shopping. Confessions of a shopaholic by sophie kinsella is an easy read. It focuses on the main character rebecca becky bloomwood, a financial journalist, who is in a serious amount of debt through her shopping addiction.
She loves to shop to the point of being obsessive and themore this book is about becky bloomwood, who works at a financial magazine but hates her job. You wont have to shop around to find a more winning protagonist. Confessions of a shopaholic is another brit chick lit book with yet another heroine who is the author of most of her own problems. Labels and products galore in frothy book based romcom. Shopaholic is a series of novels written by the uk author sophie kinsella, who also writes under her real name madeleine wickham. I must practice frugality, go straight home, and plot my expenditure graph. 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. If a creme brulee could be transmogrified into a book, it would be confessions of a shopaholic. 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. The latest addition to the shopaholic series, mini shopaholic came out in 2010. Overall, confessions of a shopaholic is a good choice if youre looking for a light, entertaining read. Augustines confessions is a diverse blend of autobiography, philosophy, theology, and critical exegesis of the christian bible. 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. At age 25, rebecca bloomwood has everything she wants.
The books follow protagonist rebecca bloomwood, an idealistic, but intelligent and hardworking financial journalist through her adventures in shopping and life. Add this aptly titled piffle to the ranks of pinkcovered girlcentric fiction that has come sailing out of england over the last two years. In confessions of a shopaholic, rebecca bloomwood, lovingly called becky is a fun loving and. Please click button to get confessions of a shopaholic book now. Confessions of a shopaholic is an enjoyable, light little book.
The first two shopaholic booksconfessions of a shopaholic 2000 and shopaholic takes manhattan 2001 were adapted into a film in february 2009, with isla fisher playing an american becky and hugh dancy as luke brandon. It would be a waste of money not to take advantage of a good sale, right. This is a welldesigned book, with a catchy magenta spine. Becky bloomwood has a fabulous flat in londons shelve confessions of a shopaholic. Sophie gives the inside scoop on creating her muchloved character becky bloomwood and writing the bestselling shopaholic series. Buy a cheap copy of confessions of a shopaholic book by sophie kinsella. Feb, 2001 an fbi agent is determined to catch a man who bilks and murders wealthy women, but the chase goes slowly.
Hogan, the film stars isla fisher as the shopaholic journalist and hugh dancy as her boss. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read confessions of a shopaholic. A new york times bestselling author, kinsellas books are available in more than forty languages. Of course, being a financial journalist is not the career i always wanted. The film adapts the two books the secret dreamworld of a shopaholic and. Bex gets off to a rocky start at the magazine, especially since her card is declined as she tries to buy a finance book. Praise for sophie kinsella and confessions of a shopaholic kinsellas bloomwood is plucky and funny. 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. This summary of confessions of a shopaholic includes a complete plot overview spoilers included. Confessions of a shopaholic critics consensus this middling romantic comedy underutilizes a talented cast and delivers muddled messages on materialism and conspicuous consumption. If you like to read about shopping, and being in debt, then you will love this book. Luke takes her to a company meeting and makes her question the presenter about their bonuses, seeing as the company posted a loss.
Sophie kinsellas shopaholic series featuring becky bloomwood and luke brandon. In the first novel, becky worked for a clothing store in an attempt to make more money to pay off her credit card debts. Sophie kinsella booklist sophie kinsella message board. Confessions of a shopaholic is a 2009 american romantic comedy film based on the first two.