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. Confessions of a shopaholic dove family friendly movie. 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. Audiobook confessions of a shopaholic by sophie kinsella read by valentina battorti duration. Its too bad, really, because on paper, shopaholic had the makings of a blockbuster. But she herself cant resist a designer sale, the more useless and expensive a garment, the better. Confessions is utterly predictable, but the characters and actors are kooky in a lovable nonoscar lusting way. The movie is a romantic comedy and was released in the year 2009. In the opening pages of confessions of a shopaholic, recent college graduate rebecca bloomwood is offered a hefty line of credit by a london bank. Confessions of a shopaholic audiobook by sophie kinsella. Becky bloomwood is so far in debt she dreads opening her mail, but her answer to everything is to shop. 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.
Check out the theatrical trailer for the upcoming comedy, confessions of a shopaholic, due in theaters on february, 2009. The irresistible heroine of confessions of a shopahol. The books follow protagonist rebecca bloomwood, an idealistic, but. Isla fisher plays the lead character of rebecca who is addicted to shopping.
Luke takes her to a company meeting and makes her question the presenter about their bonuses, seeing as the company posted a loss. Oct 11, 2019 confessions of a shopaholic is a cute and witty story about something more of us would probably care to admit to. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 387 pages and is available in paperback format. Its an impulse buy you may not fully regret, but one you wont love, either. Hogan and stars isla fisher as rebecca and hugh dancy as luke. 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. If i need entertainment, i can watch some nice free television and perhaps make some inexpensive, nutritious soup.
Book trailer for confessions of a shopaholic by sophie kinsella, the first book in the series, and one of my favorites. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Confessions of a shopaholic shopaholic, no 1 by sophie kinsella book rebecca bloomwood just hit rock bottom. I read the book in 2 days lucky i had a week off work as i just could not put it down. Praise for sophie kinsella and confessions of a shopaholic kinsellas bloomwood is plucky and funny. Confessions of a shopaholic shopaholic and baby the undomestic goddess by sophie kinsella. It is an adventure novel by sophie kinsella, a pseudonym of madeleine wickham. Confessions of a shopaholic is a cute and witty story about something more of us would probably care to admit to. Pdf shopaholic takes manhattan book shopaholic free.
The irresistible heroine of confessions of a shopaholic and shopaholic ties the knot is back. Meet becky bloomwood, americas favorite shopaholic a young woman with a big heart, big dreamsand just one little weakness. I must practice frugality, go straight home, and plot my expenditure graph. Luke, beckys knight in shining armor, proposes and the real trouble begins. 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. Confessions of a shopaholic by sophie kinsella librarything. Confessions of a shopaholic ebook by sophie kinsella. Confessions of a shopaholicpage 2 ebook online read. Loca por las compras confessions of a shopaholic shopaholic series spanish edition by sophie kinsella may 30, 2008. The first shopaholic film, confessions of a shopaholic, was released on february 2009 and was based on the first and second books.
Confessions of a shopaholic by sophie kinsella youtube. Confessions of a shopaholic appears exclusively in its 2. Rebecca bloomwood is a shopping addict who lives in new york city with her best. Rebecca bloomwood is a single, twentysomething english lass with a serious problem. Confessions of a shopaholic has a message that never stops. Feb, 2001 an fbi agent is determined to catch a man who bilks and murders wealthy women, but the chase goes slowly. The shopaholic series has been a favorite of mine for about 2 years, i love the rest of the series as well. Sophie gives the inside scoop on creating her muchloved character becky bloomwood and writing the bestselling shopaholic series. Rebecca bloomwood the character in the book is exactly like me if i were british and slightly older.
She shops beyond her means with a vengeance, blithely ignoring, sometimes discarding unread, the concerned. The main characters of this womens fiction, chick lit story are becky bloomwood, luke. It is a chicklit novel by sophie kinsella, a penname of madeleine wickham. A college grad lands a job as a financial journalist in new york city to support where she nurtures her shopping addiction and falls for a wealthy entrepreneur. It would be a waste of money not to take advantage of a good sale, right. Within a few months, sophie kinsellas heroine has exceeded the limits of this generous offer, and begins furtively to scan her creditcard bills at work, certain that she couldnt have spent the. Free download or read online shopaholic takes manhattan pdf epub shopaholic series book. The first edition of the novel was published in 2000, and was written by sophie kinsella. He asks her to go home and send him a new outline for the article, but a sample sale distracts. Becky bloomwood has a fabulous flat in londons shelve confessions of a shopaholic. Meanwhile, she is competing for the affections of her charming boss, luke brandon hugh dancy, the jane austen book club, with icy alette employee.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading confessions of a shopaholic. 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. At age 25, rebecca bloomwood has everything she wants. Confessions of a shopaholic has a message that never. Confessions of a shopaholic book pdf finder pdfs download confessions of a shopaholic book pdf download. Lot of 11 sophie kinsellamadeleine wickham chick lit romance shopaholic 16. One of those books you can totally picture yourself in the middle of what was happening. Confessions of a shopaholic arlington public library. People if a creme brulee could be transmogrified into a book, it would be confessions of a shopaholic. She is a writer for a garden magazine but wants to write for a fashion magazine instead.
Sophie kinsella goodreads author topics about this book topics that mention this book. Confessions of a shopaholic kinsella, sophie livres. The first shopaholic film, confessions of a shopaholic, was released on. Shopaholic is a series of novels written by the uk author sophie kinsella, who also writes under her real name madeleine wickham. Shopaholic abroad also known as shopaholic takes manhattan 2001 is the second in the shopaholic series. However i am giving this book 2 stars because firstly i found the main character shallow. The movie looks good enough, its technical polish gaining notice but not quite distinguishing it from other studio romcoms of similar scope. Confessions of a shopaholic is an american film which has been directed based on the first two novels of the series. With isla fisher, hugh dancy, krysten ritter, joan cusack. Confessions of a shopaholic and shopaholic abroad by sophie kinsella.
Confessions of a shopaholic 2009 plot summary imdb. The main characters of this womens fiction, chick lit story are becky bloomwood, luke brandon. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 368 pages and is available in paperback format. Rebecca bloomwood is a sweet and charming new york city girl who has a.
The official website of bestselling author, sophie kinsella. 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. Hogan, the film stars isla fisher as the shopaholic journalist and hugh dancy as her boss. You wont have to shop around to find a more winning protagonist. Free download or read online confessions of a shopaholic pdf epub book. Jan 01, 2009 confessions of a shopaholic hardcover 1 jan 2009.
Another bright young thing from london with a bad habit. Sep 03, 2001 shopaholic takes manhattan was a fun book to read. The books follow protagonist rebecca bloomwood, an idealistic, but intelligent and hardworking financial journalist through her adventures in shopping and life. Hey guys, im slightly kinda late with the summer look book. Hogan and isla fisher has been depicted in the role of rebecca bloomwood in the film and she has been portrayed as an american. The starledger a haveyourcakeandeatit romp, done with brio and not a syllable of moralizing.
Jul 28, 2017 book trailer for confessions of a shopaholic by sophie kinsella, the first book in the series, and one of my favorites. Rebecca bloomwood is a financial journalist of sorts, offering sensible advicewhich she seldom takesin the glossy periodical successful saving. Read novels online best books of all time, novels free. Add this aptly titled piffle to the ranks of pinkcovered girlcentric fiction that has come sailing out of england over the last two years. While rebecca has dreams of working for a top fashion magazine, she cant quite get her foot in the doorthat is, until she snags a job as an advice columnist.
Please click button to get confessions of a shopaholic book now. Confessions of a shopaholic, by sophie kinsella, is a rare gem. Confessions of a shopaholic is based on the first two novels in a series of five novels by english author sophie kinsella aka madeleine wickham. See all 36 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Atonement or accept it is going to be completely different. Jul 26, 2016 but confessions of a shopaholic is a great reminder that shopping isnt the only hobby that makes you feel good, and that you cant hide from your problems forever. Confessions of a shopaholic 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. Confessions of a shopaholic book by sophie kinsella. These looks are some of the outfits ive been wearing during this summer.
However i am giving this book 2 stars because firstly i found the main character shallow, naive, vapid, annoying and desperate. This cover is hard to come by as most of the covers are of the confessions of a shopaholic title with a picture from the film. Each book typically centers around a large shift in. If a creme brulee could be transmogrified into a book, it would be confessions of a shopaholic. Sophie kinsellas shopaholic series featuring becky bloomwood and luke brandon. Shopaholic is a book series written by sophie kinsella and serves the genre named chick lit.
Sophie kinsella goodreads author topics about this book topics that. No one who writes about personal finance ever meant to do it. Millions of readers have come to adore new york times bestselling author sophie kinsellas irrepressible heroine. But confessions of a shopaholic is a great reminder that shopping isnt the only hobby that makes you feel good, and that you cant hide from your problems forever. Bex gets off to a rocky start at the magazine, especially since her card is declined as she tries to buy a finance book. Pdf confessions of a shopaholic book by sophie kinsella. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The first edition of the novel was published in 2001, and was written by sophie kinsella. The allure of tempting eyecandy all around us in whatever your particular weakness is in rebeccas case fashion and the ease of charging it to a credit card. I was worried about what cover id get, but received it today and its the same cover as in the picture. Becky bloomwood has a fabulous flat in londons trendiest. Buy a cheap copy of confessions of a shopaholic book by sophie kinsella. It follows the story of becky bloomwood and her adventures when shes offered the chance to work in new york city. Confessions of a shopaholic quotes by sophie kinsella.
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