Shopaholic & Sister
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Overview
Sophie Kinsella has conquered the hearts of millions with her New York Times bestselling Shopaholic novels, which feature the irresistible one-woman shopping phenomenon Becky Bloomwood. Now Becky's back in a hilarious, heartwarming tale of married life, best friends, and long-lost sisters (and the perils of simply having to own an Angel handbag!).
What's a round-the-world honeymoon if you can't buy the odd souvenir to ship back home? Like the Chinese urns and twenty silk dressing gowns Becky found in Hong Kong...the five kilim rugs from Turkey...the splendid hand-carved dining table (and ten chairs) from Sri Lanka...the, um, huge wooden giraffes from Malawi (that her husband Luke expressly forbade her to buy)...
Only now Becky and Luke have returned home to London and Luke is furious. Two truckloads of those souvenirs have cluttered up their usually immaculate loft, and the bills for them are outrageous. Becky's even maxed out on her second secret credit card, and she doesn't have a new job yet!
Luke insists she go on a budget. And worse: her beloved best friend Suze has found a new best friend while Becky was away. Becky's feeling rather blue--when her parents deliver some incredible news. She has a long-lost sister! Becky is thrilled! She's convinced her sister will be a true soulmate. They'll go shopping together, drink cappuccinos together, have manicures together, and watch their favorite videos together.
Until she meets Jessica for the first time and gets the shock of her life. Surely Becky Bloomwood's sister can't...hate shopping?
What's a round-the-world honeymoon if you can't buy the odd souvenir to ship back home? Like the Chinese urns and twenty silk dressing gowns Becky found in Hong Kong...the five kilim rugs from Turkey...the splendid hand-carved dining table (and ten chairs) from Sri Lanka...the, um, huge wooden giraffes from Malawi (that her husband Luke expressly forbade her to buy)...
Only now Becky and Luke have returned home to London and Luke is furious. Two truckloads of those souvenirs have cluttered up their usually immaculate loft, and the bills for them are outrageous. Becky's even maxed out on her second secret credit card, and she doesn't have a new job yet!
Luke insists she go on a budget. And worse: her beloved best friend Suze has found a new best friend while Becky was away. Becky's feeling rather blue--when her parents deliver some incredible news. She has a long-lost sister! Becky is thrilled! She's convinced her sister will be a true soulmate. They'll go shopping together, drink cappuccinos together, have manicures together, and watch their favorite videos together.
Until she meets Jessica for the first time and gets the shock of her life. Surely Becky Bloomwood's sister can't...hate shopping?
Reviews (23)
Loved it!
Written by shoosh114 on August 19th, 2008
- Book Rating: 4/5
I just love a Sophie Kinsella novel. Becky Brandon is one of my favorite heroines. I think we all have a little Becky in us, but when I listen to her I realize I am not a shopaholic! Great reading for pure entertainment and fun. I love this narrator and adore her interpretation of the characters. This series has been a lot of fun and I'm looking forward to Shopaholic and Baby when it becomes available. The only sad thing about a Sophie Kinsella novel is having them end.
Shopaholic and Sister
Written by Angela on June 15th, 2008
- Book Rating: 4/5
Very entertaining and funny. I found myself laughing out load while driving.
Shopaholic and sister
Written by Michelle Keller from Eureka, MT on March 31st, 2008
- Book Rating: 3/5
This book was ok. The start was really slow and dull. It kind of got on my nerves that Becky is so obsessed with shopping. But it got better at the end. Will most likely listen to the next one.
Mind-Numbing
Written by KJ from Temperance, MI on March 6th, 2008
- Book Rating: 1/5
Becky Bloomwood is too dumb for words, not-even a believable story. I found myself thinking pull the CD out and sent this one back.
easy listen
Written by Kelly Abad on November 8th, 2007
- Book Rating: 3/5
This book was an easy listen. It made me laugh a few times. Other books by this author have kept my interest more. All in all it's a good, easy listen and it definitely helped with my boring commute.
Shopaholic & Sister
Written by Anonymous on November 7th, 2007
- Book Rating: 3/5
I thought this was an easy listen, funny and entertaining book. I even laughed out loud a few times.
Shopaholic & Sister
Written by Pat from Columbus, GA on September 21st, 2007
- Book Rating: 3/5
I like her books. It's kind of like stepping into the sunshine after you've listened to mysteries, danger, intense, etc. Loved The Domestic Goddess. For some reason, I keep thinking Bridget Jones.
Not the best in the series.
Written by Anonymous from Atlanta, GA on April 15th, 2007
- Book Rating: 3/5
OK book. Not her best. Slow to start, but gets a little better by the end. Can predict most of the events in the story. Some events needed to be fleshed out more.
Shop a Holic and sister
Written by Anonymous on November 24th, 2006
- Book Rating: 1/5
I could not get into this and could not finish it.
How fun
Written by Cari Berggren on June 30th, 2006
- Book Rating: 4/5
This book cracked me up. I thought it was so cute and clever. Definitly not an intelligent read (can one call it a read?) but too much fun to pass up for all you ladies out there. Guys, unless you're of an alternative lifestyle, you probably won't get it.