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About this Book

Mass Market Paperbound

November 4, 2003

Dell Publishing


0440241413
9780440241416

From the Publisher

Millions of readers have come to adore New York Times best-selling author Sophie Kinsella's irrepressible heroine. Meet Becky Bloomwood, America's favorite shopaholic - a young woman with a big heart, big dreams…and just one little weakness.

Becky has a fabulous flat in London''s trendiest neighborhood, a troupe of glamorous socialite friends, and a closet brimming with the season''s must-haves. The only trouble is that she can''t actually afford it-not any of it.

Her job writing at Successful Savings not only bores her to tears, it doesn''t pay much at all. And lately Becky''s been chased by dismal letters from the bank -letters with large red sums she can''t bear to read-and they''re getting ever harder to ignore.

She tries cutting back. But none of her efforts succeeds. Becky''s only consolation is to buy herself something ... just a little something....

Finally a story arises that Becky actually cares about, and her front-page article catalyzes a chain of events that will transform her life-and the lives of those around her-forever.

Sophie Kinsella has brilliantly tapped into our collective consumer conscience to deliver a novel of our times-and a heroine who grows stronger every time she weakens. Becky''s hilarious schemes to pay back her debts are as endearing as they are desperate. Her "confessions" are the perfect pick-me-up when life is hanging in the (bank) balance.

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Rebecca Bloomwood just hit rock bottom. But she''s never looked better....
Becky Bloomwood has a fabulous flat in London''s trendiest neighborhood, a troupe of glamorous socialite friends, and a closet brimming with the season''s must-haves. The only trouble is that she can''t actually afford it -- not any of it.
Her job writing at Successful Savings not only bores her to tears, it doesn''t pay much at all. And lately Becky''s been chased by dismal letters from Visa and the Endwich Bank -- letters with large red sums she can''t bear to read -- and they''re getting ever harder to ignore.
She tries cutting back; she even tries making more money. But none of her efforts succeeds. Becky''s only consolation is to buy herself something ... just a little something....
Finally a story arises that Becky actually cares about, and her front-page article catalyzes a chain of events that will transform her life -- and the lives of those around her -- forever.
Sophie Kinsella has brilliantly tapped into our collective consumer conscience to deliver a novel of our times -- and a heroine who grows stronger every time she weakens. Becky Bloomwood''s hilarious schemes to pay back her debts are as endearing as they are desperate. Her "confessions" are the perfect pick-me-up when life is hanging in the (bank) balance.

"From the Trade Paperback edition.

About the Author

Sophie Kinsella is the author of the bestselling Shopaholic series, as well as The Undomestic Goddess and Can You Keep a Secret? She lives in England.


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  • Sabrina Khan

    Sabrina Khan

    • 1 person found this helpful

    Confessions of a Sophiaholic 4

    This review is from: Confessions of a Shopaholic (Trade Paperback)

    3 weeks ago

    “OK. DON’T PANIC. Don’t panic. It’s only a VISA bill. It’s a piece of paper; a few numbers. I mean, just how scary can a few numbers be?“ I’ve been here before (in fact I’ve just found myself here again), I’m sure you’ve been here before, perhaps all of the western world has been in the shoes of Rebecca “Becky” Bloomwood, except maybe your shoes were not Jimmy Choo’s. This novel was recommended to me by my friend aka “all I ever read is chick lit material” and after I gave in with The Devil… read more

  • mitchie

    mitchie

    Single and in Debt? This is a guide for what not to do! 2

    This review is from: Confessions Of A Shopaholic (movie Tie-in Edition): Movie Tie-in (Trade Paperback)

    3 weeks ago

    Working as a Financial Journalist with zero interest to her, Rebecca Bloomwood (aka Becky) lives her daily life in a dream world. She ignores the letters of demand from Credit Cards and provides unimaginative excuses to her bank to avoid meeting with them. She believes that everything will sort its self out and goes shopping. With a need to purchase anything that is on sale, Becky's debts continue to grow while she offers financial advice to the Average Joe. Her advice is mostly snippets of… read more

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  • Brianne Garand

    Brianne Garand

    Abolutely Great!! 5

    2 months ago

    This book was so funny, I couldn't stop laughing! The best book I read in a long time!!!

  • Yohely Pacheco

    Yohely Pacheco

    I love this book!! 5

    This review is from: Confessions of a Shopaholic (Trade Paperback)

    6 months ago

    I decided to read this book after I watched the movie, I really like the movie so I thought book must be good as well. I was really surprised to find out how much they changed in the movie but was still happy I read the book because this book is just sooo entertaining. Both the movie and the book are really funny!!

  • Anne-Marie

    Anne-Marie

    • 2 people found this helpful

    Superficial girl in view 5

    This review is from: Confessions Of A Shopaholic (movie Tie-in Edition): Movie Tie-in (Trade Paperback)

    6 months ago

    You must buy this book. It's not a desire, you need it, it's essential. This is like the way of living of Becky. This book was incredibly funny, Becky is so carefree about all that it's pathetic but soo funny. She didn't mind lying because she don't even realise she is doing it. Anyways it's an awsome book, I couldn't stop reading it...and laughing.

  • Ashley Sanders

    Ashley Sanders

    Hilarious. . . 5

    5 months ago

    I loved this book. It was sooo funny, oh my gosh there is no words for me to describe this book except funny and good. If you having second thoughts about getting this book don't. just get it. you'll be laughing. ( that's just my opinion though)

  • Carrie Whitmore

    Carrie Whitmore

    • 3 people found this helpful

    Wonderful - You Definately MUST Read This!!! 5

    This review is from: Confessions of a Shopaholic (Trade Paperback)

    2 years ago

    This is the most amazing book I have ever read! I was hooked from page one. Becky is an amazing character - funny, sweet, caring, and full of life. She may not be able to control her spending, but in the end that's just a flaw, and that makes her character so real. I was so desperate to read the sequels afterwards that I had to drive to my local bookstore and get the rest (maybe some of that impulsive shopping is rubbing off on me from the book?). You have to get this book, just be warned… read more

  • Ashley

    Ashley

    • Top Book Reviewer

    It Was Funny but... (spoilers) 4

    This review is from: Confessions Of A Shopaholic (movie Tie-in Edition): Movie Tie-in (Trade Paperback)

    10 months ago

    ....I really hated the ending. I mean it had no ending, it just stopped. Overall it was a really good book and had me laughing the whole way through. I am planning on seeing the movie once it comes out and I would definitely recommend the book!

    Comments on this review:
    • but there is a 2 book

      9 months ago

    • I know, there are actually 4 more books (maybe only 3, I can't remember for sure sorry) but it just wasn't good enough for me to rush out and spend money ... read more

      9 months ago

  • Jay

    Jay

    ... 4

    8 months ago

    when i first started reading the book i wasn't all that into it. i pushed myself to read on & am i ever glad i did. this book was a good laugh on work life, personal life and romance. the way shopping is mixed in just makes it so much better. i'd recommend this book to anyone!

    Comments on this review:
    • I thought the same thing... I was tempted to put it down at the bigging, but forced myself to continue. Really glad I did. Just started "Can you keep a ... read more

      8 months ago

  • Kimberly Gelowitz

    Kimberly Gelowitz

    My favorite book by Sophie Kinsella 5

    This review is from: Confessions of a Shopaholic (Trade Paperback)

    2 years ago

    This book had me from the first page, and I couldn't put the book down. This is the first book in Sophie Kinsella's Shopaholic series. You can't help but love Becky Bloomwood and all her shopping shenanigans.

    Comments on this review:
    • i have read this book as well and i agree it is funny and does captivate you form the first words..

      2 years ago

  • E. H

    E. H

    LOVED IT!! 5

    This review is from: Confessions Of A Shopaholic (movie Tie-in Edition): Movie Tie-in (Trade Paperback)

    11 months ago

    What a great read! couldn't stop laughing...

  • Heather Johnstone

    Heather Johnstone

    Disappointing 2

    8 months ago

    I picked up this book because the movie was coming out and I like to read the books first. I found the main character highly annoying, because I know no one who has that little self control. This book does have some fun moments but they are surrounded by Becky's extreme stupidity that is highly annoying. The movie is way better then the book in this case.

  • Anonymous

    Anonymous

    • 3 people found this helpful

    Awesome!! 5

    This review is from: Confessions of a Shopaholic (Trade Paperback)

    3 years ago

    I couldn't put this book down until I finished it. Absolutely hilarious!! I'm now a huge fan of Sophie Kinsella!! Can't wait to read the rest of her books and I recommend this to anyone who loves to shop!!

  • Hiril Isilme

    Hiril Isilme

    • 1 person found this helpful

    Decent 3

    9 months ago

    Pretty decent book. I really enjoyed the story and the comic relief after reading God knows how many romance novels straight. The plot is pretty realistic...I can relate to the situation, but not quite to the extent of maxing out my credit cards and ignoring the bills. Also, I found it that the main character is quite ditzy, which sort of deterred me from reading this book. But nonetheless it was great. I want to watch the movie just to see how it compares.

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