Shopaholic and Baby - Sophie Kinsella

Shopaholic & Baby Sophie Kinsella Last year I had my first baby. During my pregnancy and after the birth, I was amused to notice that quite a few "chicklit" authors are taking up the topic of motherhood. One of them was Sophie Kinsella, in the 5th novel in the Shopaholic series featuring Becky, a young woman who is obsessed by clothes and handbags. Vacuous, shallow, consumerist, fluffy, silly. These are all words that could be used to describe Becky Brandon and the books about her, and there is lots of evidence to justify that view. There are times though when I enjoy reading something which deals with issues which preoccupy me ...  Read the complete review

It has been a good few years since I have read a Sophie Kinsella book. Her last one, The Undomesticated Goddess, was rubbish in my opinion which was a shame after the fab Shopaholic series. So when I found out that she had bought back one of my favourite fictional characters, I hoped that it would be a good return to form for Kinsella, and that I would enjoy this much as the others in the series. Oh, and you don't need to have read the first 4 books in the series to read this one, as all the characters are well introduced to us, and there is not much mention of any previous storyline, so you should be ok! The Shopaholic series follows the life of a woman who ...  Read the complete review

During a recent trip to the January sales I found myself browsing Waterstones, despite them possibly being the only store not to participate in the January sales theme! They did however have a 3 for 2 offer on the majority of books which saw me queuing at the till with 3 books to occupy my time before going back to work. The first book I decided to read was the most light hearted and certainly made for the easiest reading, ease myself in gently I thought... The Series Shopaholic and Baby is the fifth book in the Shopaholic series from Sophie Kinsella. All the books revolve around the central character Becky Bloomwood who has a particular obsession ...  Read the complete review

am a huge fan of Sophie Kinsella, I cannot say that I have not liked a book that she has written yet. Its about Becky's life, She's working at London's newest fashion store The Look, house hunting with husband Luke and she's pregnant! She couldn't be more overjoyed especially since discovering that shopping cures morning sickness. Everything has got to be perfect for her baby: from the designer nursery to the latest, coolest pram to the celebrity, must-have obstetrician. But when the celebrity obstetrician turns out to be her husband Luke's glamorous, intellectual ex-girlfriend, Becky's perfect world starts to crumble. I loved this book! As soon as I saw it in the shop ...  Read the complete review

Sophie Kinsella is undoubtedly one of the queens of chick-lit, and deservedly so. Her Shopaholic cycle is extremely popular, and while her other efforts (Undomestic Goddess and Can You Keep a Secret?) had mixed reception, Shopaholic continues to delight. For the uninitiated, the Shopaholic in question is Becky Bloomwood, a creation of genius that narrates the books and gives them their unique flavour. Unlike other chick-lit heroines, Becky is not riddled with insecurities and neuroses but almost eternally chirpy, optimistic and cheerful. She has a slight spending problem, but as she gets conveniently married to a Very Rich (but also Very Loving) man earlier on ...  Read the complete review