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Shopaholic & Sister (Shopaholic, Bk 4)
Author: Sophie Kinsella

Book Information
Publisher: The Dial Press
Book Type: Hardcover
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ISBN-13: 9780385338097 - ISBN-10: 0385338090
Publication Date: 9/28/2004
Pages: 368


Other Versions of this Book: Paperback, Audio Cassette (Abridged), Audio CD (Abridged), Hardcover

Book Description:
Becky Bloomwood thought being married to Luke Brandon would be one big Tiffany box of happiness. But to be honest, it's not quite as dreamy as she'd hoped. The trouble started on honeymoon, when she told Luke the tiniest little fib, about the teeniest little purchase. Now she's on a strict budget, she doesn't have a job, and, worst of all, her beloved Suze has a new best friend. She's feeling rather blue - when she gets the biggest shock of her life. She has a long-lost sister!

Becky has never been more excited. Finally, a real sister! They'll have so much in common! They can go shopping together... choose shoes together... have manicures together...

Until she meets her - and makes a dreadful discovery. It can't be true. Surely Becky Bloomwood's long-lost sister can't... hate shopping?

A sister. A soulmate. A skinflint?

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Top Member Book Reviews

Cybele H. (Cybele) wrote on 8/9/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

I was a bit disappointed in this one. I was rooting so hard for Becky, and her sister was so cold to her. I wanted more humor and warmth in this one.

Laurie S. (LaurieS) wrote on 10/8/2008...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

this time around Becky, the spoiled, materialistic bumblehead is unemployed and married to her sure to be long-suffering lover Luke. They spend the early part of the novel honeymooning around the globe for a year while Becky secretly spends all sorts of dough on silly trinkets and other assorted things (such as two dining room tables!) that Luke doesn't want or need. How the business savvy Luke remains oblivious to her spending is beyond me but oblivious he is until they return home and the huge trucks arrive with all of her secret purchases. He frets about the finances and puts her on a budget and, of course, she has a secret credit card that allows her to continue to do major damage. Luke nearly works himself to death while Becky is off putting his career in jeopardy so she can buy a trendy bag. Serves him right for marrying the bubblehead, if you ask me.

When Becky returns home from her travels she discovers she has a half sister and is overjoyed with visions of shopping, sleepovers, popcorn and spending endless hours watching Pretty Woman and Sleepless in Seattle with her new sis. It's difficult to believe this woman is nearing 30 because she thinks like a tween, but what do I know? Much to Becky's dismay she quickly learns that her new sister isn't all she dreamed her up to be. First off she hates shopping, is super thrifty, is an environmental activist and wisely wants nothing to do with Becky. Due to Becky's wildly self-destructive antics the new sis warms up to her and opens up. This part of the book partially redeems Becky's silly behavior. As always, Becky means well in this novel and down deep has a good heart but she's such a materialistic airhead she makes me want to scream throughout most of the book. I'm sure I'll be back for more punishment when the next installment comes my way . . .

Gloria S. wrote on 7/4/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Another amazing book in the Shopaholic series. Its amazing the trouble that Becky Bloomwood Brandon gets herself in. Its laugh out loud funny.

Emily J. (emilyjones) wrote on 5/3/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Definetley a classic Becky Bloomwood story here. She returns to London and finds a family secret waiting for her. She still struggles with finances and this book is quite hilarious. Not my most favorite in the series, but still fun and quick.

Jenn V. wrote on 5/1/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

The fourth in the Shopaholic series and a cute one! Becky finally gets some things in her head!! An easy, cute read.

Alyssa G. (Ajacks) wrote on 4/18/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

I got completely addicted to this series of books. Even though they make me nervous at times, I love living vicariously through the main character and her shopping sprees. Its an easy read for fun.

Leslie P. wrote on 4/5/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

An always funny and charming story of the Shopaholic and her non-shopping, frugal sister.

Janet B. (Bowling4) wrote on 4/5/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

This is the first book of Sophie's that I have read. I thoroughly enjoyed it! Just the thought process that Becky goes through and the comments she makes to herself are hilarious.

David & Kathy W. (spOOnman) wrote on 2/9/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Funny - just as good as the other Shopaholic books.


Please Rate these Book Reviews

Judy O. wrote on 11/16/2009...


This book was a fun and easy read. Very enjoyable.

Heidi S. (HeidiS) wrote on 7/29/2009...


If you are a Shopaholic fan you must read this book. It builds the life of Becky Bloomwood. Overall, it was not my favorite Shopaholic book, and I would not recommend it to someone that was just discovering the series. It mainly served the purpose to build characters in the series, and developed Becky’s and Luke’s marriage.

Jessica S. wrote on 7/27/2009...


This is a fun read. Just like the other books in the Shopaholic series, you'll laugh at the predicaments Becky gets herself into. It's a simple, fun time!

Jenny C. wrote on 4/27/2009...


Cute book - easy read

Jill M. wrote on 11/16/2008...


good book

Jewel C. wrote on 10/26/2008...


This book was a great part of the series. Becky's life is changes for the better.

Lulie F. wrote on 3/31/2008...


Another great Shopaholic book! I can't believe each one is so much fun to read! I just love them!!!
Lulie

Rachel F. (tnrachel) wrote on 3/21/2008...


Yeah for more Becky! A sister? What??!! You have to read it.....

Hanaan O. (blessedmomma) wrote on 5/14/2007...


A laugh out loud read! I loved it and read it all in one sitting!

Jeanie G. (Dabbadooey) wrote on 5/13/2007...


Laugh out loud fun...I have enjoyed this whole series!


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