Confessions of a Shopaholic Reader
The book “Confessions of a Shopaholic” by Sophia Kinsella is the first of a 5 book series. I just finished the fifth book two nights ago. I stayed up until 4 a.m. reading it, because I can be stupid like that. Staying up late and reading is one of my very most favorite things to do. Thank goodness for the flashlight app on my iPhone!
The books follow Becky through her life beginning as a finance journalist in London. They are just plain fun to read. They are somewhat predictable, but still enjoyable. Sometimes I want to wring Becky’s neck and other times I am cracking up at her antics. The pace of each book begins slow and then builds to a big ending. Once you get into the book it is hard to put down.
My favorite of the 5 is “Shopahlic Takes Manhatten.” That one had me on edge the whole time.
The movie of the same name combines a few stories from different books. The books are so much better! Besides, Luke, Becky’s love interest is way cuter in my head than the one who plays him in the movie. I think the Luke Brandon in the movie is sort of a wimp. The Luke Brandon in my head reminds me of the boss in the British series “The IT Crowd.” Probably because he is British and plays a boss in an office. So he kind of looks like a younger and wayyy cuter version of this character (don’t judge me 
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If you are looking for something light and fun to read you should definitely read the first book of this series. Then you will be hooked too! I liked to read one in between serious books. It gave me a nice break and breathe of fresh air when I needed one.
So that is my confession. I really enjoyed reading the Shopaholic series. Have you read any of them? Do you have a favorite?
I have been REALLY wanting to read that series! Now, I know I need to!
I tend to run from books that make me feel especially girly. But I have heard that these are rather enjoyable.
I read “Shopaholic and Sister” this year, and didn’t really like it that much. The storyline was TOO predictable for me, and Becky just got on my nerves more than anything. But then, I kind of liked the Twilight series, and I know plenty of people who couldn’t stand the books. To each his own, I suppose.
@Natalie and Kara – you should read the first one and give it a shot.
@Sharon – Ugh. Shopaholic and Sister is the worst one of the series. Sorry you picked the one dud!! I agree, Becky can get one your nerves. I have not read Twilight, so I can’t really say if I like them or not!
Hey Amanda.
I, too, love Sophie Kinsella. I highly recommend her other books too (“Can you Keep a Secret” is the funniest book I have ever read in my life). She also writes under the name Madeline Wickham and has lots of good books there too. I’ve come to really enjoy the “British” humor.
Happy New Year! Take Care.
Kelly
@Kelly – Hi! I will have to read “Can You Keep a Secret.” I knew she also published under Madeline Wickham, but I haven’t read any of them yet. Oh, I love British humor, especially movies. They are so calming and funny.