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Confessions of a Shopaholic (Shopaholic, Bk 1)
Author: Sophie Kinsella

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Publisher: Dell
Book Type: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780440241416 - ISBN-10: 0440241413
Publication Date: 11/4/2003
Pages: 384


Other Versions of this Book: Paperback, Audio Cassette, Audio CD

Book Description:
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.

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Top Member Book Reviews

Lucy V. (punkee) wrote on 4/19/2007...

9 member(s) found this review helpful.

Hilarious, quirky and fun to read. You'll love it.

Barb F. (editor) wrote on 6/1/2007...

8 member(s) found this review helpful.

This book is so reminiscent of "Bridget Jones Diary" and a delight to read. Very light, humorous reading. A great summer read. I recommend this book to anyone who is ready to sit down and forget about their worries.
Becky Bloomwood is an indisputable shopaholic. She is in debt up to her ears, yet keeps refusing to respond to her debtors. While this should not be and doesn't sound funny -- it is! How she gets out of this dilemma is unexpected and surprising. Just when you think she's down for the count, she rises! Unfortunately, being that she is in England, some of the shops she speaks about aren't familiar to me, but any American can picture another high-end shop or brand in its place and come out understanding Becky full well. (I was in England and in London once, but I didn't shop at the stores that are mentioned, except for Marks and Spencer, and I get the feeling Marks and Spencer [which is somewhat like Macy's here]is not "posh" enough for Rebecca Bloomwood.)

Kristine W. (Honey11682) wrote on 8/23/2007...

6 member(s) found this review helpful.

Love this book! The main character is extremely funny! A girl who loves to shop and ignores the bills! I think everyone can relate to her at one time or another!
The writing is very good and really couldn't put it down. I finished this book in 3 days.
I am excited to read the rest of the series!

Andrea O. (bookmama1) wrote on 8/5/2007...

4 member(s) found this review helpful.

I loved this book. I stayed up all night to finish. It took a chapter or two to get involved but once I read that I was hooked. I can't wait to read the next one in the series!

Tracy W. (tracy827) wrote on 7/30/2007...

4 member(s) found this review helpful.

I loved this book and can hardly wait to read the next. At first I was frustrated with her poor choices and wasn't sure if I could even stand to finish the book, then half way through she starts to get it together. It was at this point that I couldn't put it down and finished it in one night.

Jan V. (JLVanilla) wrote on 3/9/2007...

4 member(s) found this review helpful.

First of the Shopaholic series - HILARIOUS, fun read. The writing is witty and fun. I hate to let go of this book....

Tanya S. (teegeesykes) wrote on 2/24/2009...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

I absolutely LOVED this book. It was perfect for a fun summer read. Rebecca is a goofy, loveable character, very relatable. I took this to the beach and devoured it in just a few hours. My only sorrow was that it would be months before the follow up book was out. The first one is my favorite in the series though.

Jessica D. (pricelessredhead) wrote on 10/12/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

I had trouble getting into it and never felt myself relating to the main character. It was a quick enough read, though, and the ending is good.

Michelle G. (mlg) wrote on 7/9/2005...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

Life and love of a british journalist who has a slight problem with managing her money.

Brooke S. (KatyUerry) wrote on 7/3/2008...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

I did not like this book at all. This is the first and only book I've read in the Shopaholic series and it will be the last. At points in the book, I wanted to strangle Becky Bloomwood for being a grown woman and so stupid with her money. I can't fathom knowing someone like this and befriending them. The whole book was a major letdown to me. I would move past this particular series and read The Undomestic Goddess and Can You Keep A Secret? by Miss Kinsella also. They are much better reads in my opinion.


Please Rate these Book Reviews

Laurie M. wrote on 11/3/2009...


I loved this book!

Katie L. wrote on 10/28/2009...


I didn't find this book nearly as funny as a lot of people seem to. It was cute but nothing all that special. For the first time ever, I liked the movie better than the book.

Hanna M. (HannaM) wrote on 8/19/2009...


love it love it love it. trust me girls read the book skip the movie, the book features a smart but spend thrift woman who is generaly good and intelligent but who likes desigener things and has done exactly what most americans have done in todays world and bought what she wanted with credit. it is a moral lesson about not over doing it on your plastic but it is soooo much more than that! read it you will love it

nkmetz - CA wrote on 8/6/2009...


Love this book and the whole shopaholic series! Becky Bloomwood is charming and funny although sometimes she needs a little guidance.

WENDY C. (wendyk96) wrote on 7/20/2009...


I had a hard time getting into it for the first half, but I kept reading and ended up falling in love with the characters. This is a very light, funny read. If you have seen the movie, you should know they are nothing alike. The book takes place in London instead of NYC and it takes little while to get used to the British slang. Over all a light and funny read.

Cara S. (carabecca) - DE wrote on 6/25/2009...


Loved this book. Very light and funny. I found myself both entertained with and frustrated by Becky's antics. I think that's why her character is so enjoyable; she means well, but she has huge flaws which make her the perfect exageration of someone enamored with the high-paced fashion world. I highly recommend Confessions of a Shopaholic if you just want a fun, easy read.

Julienne M. (emmaausten7) wrote on 5/3/2009...


The character is easily liked, but her consistent poor decision-making is tedious and stressful.

Do not expect the book to be like the movie. For starters, the main character of the book is British, who moves to the States in a subsequent book. The movie starts in the States.

Jessica B. (popxavier) wrote on 3/22/2009...


This book and the whole collection are true page turners. I couldn't put any of them down. If you like dry humor, shopping and a little love but not too mushy, these are the books for you.

Heather D. (murder101) wrote on 1/8/2008...


Not my cup of tea I guess, Well written and funny.

Suzanne B. (SuzanneB) wrote on 5/28/2007...


Fun to know Brits have the same obsessions! Delightful novel.


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