Now she returns with all of the wit, warmth, and wisdom that are the hallmarks of her bestsellers to spin this fresh, modern story about presenting the perfect life when the reality is far from the truth. Sophie kinsellaaka madeleine wickham has become one of the most popular chick lit authors since that irrepressible shopaholic rebecca bloomwood arrived on the scene in 2000. More information about this seller contact this seller 6. Im trying to avoid giving spoilers but if any of you are curious to read some chick lit, this is one i would recommend.
In general, i like sophie kinsellas style of writing. Shopaholic is a book series written by sophie kinsella and serves the genre named chick lit. I cant wait until she releases a new book, so does anyone one have any authors who write very similar to her. You can be highly intelligent and also ditzy and klutzy decca aitkenhead with her shopaholic series of novels, sophie kinsella is the quintessential chicklit writer. She wrote her first novel at 24, when she worked as a financial journalist, but it was published under her real name madeleine wickham. Theres nothing wrong with judging a book by its cover. She is the number one bestselling author of can you keep a secret.
Download and read online for free ebooks written by sophie kinsella. She shops beyond her means with a vengeance, blithely ignoring, sometimes discarding unread, the concerned letters from credit card issuers requesting payment. Like the first six in the series, shopaholic to the stars is screamingly funny and lots of fun. Books authors read with sophie kinsella the half price blog. Books to read if you like sophie kinsella newinbooks. Sophie kinsella books list of books by author sophie. Buy my not so perfect life by sophie kinsella online at alibris. Everywhere katie brenner looks, someone else is living the life she longs for, particularly her boss, demeter farlowe. English author madeleine sophie wickham writes bestselling novels under her pen name sophie kinsella. Sophie kinsella author abebooks shop for books, art. Christmas shopaholic by sophie kinsella, to the stars and back by camilla isley, the unhoneymooners by christina lauren, pass. Jun 22, 2008 i absolutley love sophie kinsella s books. Bridget jones diary is a book by helen fielding published in 1996. The series mainly comprises of six books and all of them are international bestsellers.
Jae from book nympho, who will be discussing the best and worst of sophie kinsella. One of my very favorite books ever from start to finish, this book is so great. She talks about her life, a picture of herself, vices, relatives, acquaintances, and sexual connections genre chick lit. Sophie kinsella became a published author in 1995 with the tennis party as madeleine wickham. Sophie is the bestselling author of the shopaholic series. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Her books have sold over 40 million copies in more than 60 countries, and been translated into over 40. Looking for chick lits similar to sophie kinsellas, meg. The characters of sophie kinsella books always remind me a little of the amelia bedelia books i read when i was little. The novels of madeleine wickham are every bit as sassy and clever as her sophie kinsella books.
Her books are smart, witty, and they are guaranteed to make you laugh out loud. I find it hard to discover adult chicklit books that have an average rating of 3. Find authors like sophie kinsella from the worlds largest community of readers. It is full of surprises, beautifully written with parts that are laughoutloud hilarious and lumpinyourthroat touching and characters that you will adore and others you will despise. I love shopping a new york by sophie kinsella nook book. Its got a charming vibe to it thats really hard to explain. With appeal for fans of kinsellas prior shopaholic books, this one will draw in new fans as well. We use cookies on this site and by continuing to browse it you agree to us sending you cookies. Dont be put off by the paranormal aspect of the book, its like no other ghost story youve ever read. I tell you my favorite books of hers and recommend you some as well. Best known for her book confessions of a shopaholic, sophie kinsella writes stories with spunky female leads that detail their exciting romantic endeavors.
Madeleine sophie townley born 12 december 1969, known by her pen name sophie kinsella, is an english author. Its got a lot of comical elements to it and its pretty whimsical. Sophie loves a good book that make for a great film. Sophie kinsella, born madeleine sophie wickham, is a common name that arises every time british novelists are mentioned. Again, the earlier books are better i would skip the two most recent ones. My not so perfect life ebook by sophie kinsella rakuten kobo. Why sophie kinsella, the queen of chick lit, is the author we need right now. The shopaholic series began in 2000 with the secret dreamworld of a shopaholic, which was also published as confessions of a shopaholic. The official website of bestselling author, sophie kinsella. Sophie kinsella is a writer and former financial journalist. She is probably bestknown for writing the shopaholic series of books, but she has released several standalone novels, both under her own name, and also under her real name of madeleine wickham. The bestselling romance writers new book arrived without the customary.
Which i dont feel with all my characters, a lot feel like theyve finished and i. I have known for years that thats how chick lit operates. Confessions of a shopaholic, by sophie kinsella, is a rare gem. A long standing reader of sophie kinsella, i wait with bated breath for a new release for that guaranteed escapism, endearing characters and wonderful humour that her books usually bring. Her latest novel, shopaholic to the stars, is available at your local hpb today in the new arrivals section. And if he is, its for things like him working too hard. And yes, they may not have a complex action or complicated characters, but they are so cute that its a real joy to read them. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read my not so perfect life. I quickly read my way through books 1 through 5 and they served as escapist reading during my time as a student.
New york times bestseller part love story, part workplace drama, this sharply observed novel is a witty critique of the false judgments we make in a socialmediaobsessed world. Its a departure into the ya genre for her, which is interesting to me because i started reading her books at fourteen. Sophie kinsella writes promisingly and after reading this one, i am looking forward to reading many more of her books. How have i lived this long without wired red spark. Her books have sold over 40 million copies in more.
Sophie kinsella recommends her favourite chick lit five books. See more ideas about books, book worth reading, chick lit. The book tells the story a year in the life of bridget jones,single young woman in her thirtys living in london, compiled in the type of a personal diary. I read the new shopaholic book with my british mother taking back chick. Check out my chick lit shelf for what you might like. We decide what a book looks like and this is a complicated decision, influenced.
Im trying to avoid giving spoilers but if any of you are curious to read some chicklit, this is one i would recommend. Have a romp with these angstridden women searching for the perfect man and the perfect pair of highheels. Meet becky bloomwood, americas favorite shopaholic a young woman with a big heart, big dreamsand just one little weakness. It is genre fiction which addresses issues of modern womanhood, often humorously and lightheartedly.
Books by sophie kinsella authors like sophie kinsella what. The official facebook page for sophie kinsella, author of the bestselling shopaholic series and standalone books including the undomestic goddess, surprise me, my not so. Sophie kinsella books list of books by author sophie kinsella. Sophie kinsella is celebrated for her vibrant, relatable characters and her great storytelling gifts. I discovered kinsella through her shopaholic series when i was in college. The tennis party which was a critical and commercial success. Afterwards mix and mingle with sophie and fellow fans. Sophie kinsella is a british author who specialises in the genre of chick lit. Bestseller this month title az title za release date newest first highest rated. Read my not so perfect life a novel by sophie kinsella available from rakuten kobo. All of his books have been new york times bestsellers, with over 105 million copies. Confessions of a shopaholic book by sophie kinsella.
While she has written successful books as madeleine wickham, its her shopaholic books, written under her kinsella name, that are international bestsellers. It has romance, mystery, friendship, humor, heart and the paranormal. Sophie kinsellas new novel shows all that is right and all that is. Want new book recommendations arriving in your inbox every week for free. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Millions of readers have come to adore new york times bestselling author sophie kinsellas irrepressible heroine. Im so sorry to say that it just didnt happen with this one. Sophie kinsella s seventh book in the shopaholic series is an illustration of classic chick lit, with a fun and entertaining plot centred on the bumbling, guileless antics of heroine becky. But ive rather enjoyed kinsellas stand alone books so i thought id give this one a go and i was not disappointed.
Shopaholic on honeymoon short story by sophie kinsella. Its got a lot of comical elements to it and its pretty. The only problem with chick lit is the name books the guardian. Also called confessions of a shopaholic, this is the novel that introduced rebecca bloomwood and her financial troubles to the world. The first two novels in her bestselling shopaholic series, the secret dreamworld of a shopaholic and shopaholic abroad, were adapted into the film confessions of a shopaholic 2009. This is a fiction genre which deals with the issues of womanhood in the modern world in a lighthearted and comic manner with a pinch of romance. In general, i like sophie kinsella s style of writing. Random house childrens books 20160503, new york, 2016. Her contributions in fictional writing can never be oversight with book series like shopaholic that received tremendous accolades and appreciation. Rebecca bloomwood is a single, twentysomething english lass with a serious problem. You can be highly intelligent and also ditzy and klutzy decca aitkenhead with her shopaholic series of novels, sophie kinsella is the quintessential chick lit writer. As i stare at it, i can feel little invisible strings,silently tugging me toward it. All of his books have been new york times bestsellers, with over 105 million. The only sophie kinsella book i didnt like was when she was writing as madeline wickham her real.
New york times bestselling author sophie kinsella has written her most timely novel yet. Sophie kinsella has sold over 40 million copies of her books in more than 60 countries, and she has been translated into over 40 languages. I love books, new books, good books, love stories to read, books to read for women, stack of books. The bestselling author of the shopaholic series, sophie kinsella, chooses her own favourite books from the chick lit genre. Lexi, the main character, was a regular girl living in london, enjoying life with a new job with her best girlfriends and an awful boyfriend. Looking for chick lits similar to sophie kinsellas, meg cabots, bridget jones diary type just finished reading a truckload of dark fantasy series over the past 8 months and im burned out. Books by sophie kinsella authors like sophie kinsella what should i read next register for free. Sophie kinsella ebooks epub and pdf downloads ebookmall. Lexi, the main character, was a regular girl living in london, enjoying life with a new. Sophie kinsella audiobooks download instantly today. This book was so fun and different that the shopaholic books. I definitely recommend this book to all my chicklit readers, and i assure you one thing confessions of a shopaholic is one book which you sure do not want to miss. Her first book as sophie kinsella was confessions of a shopaholic in 2000. Oct 16, 2014 we continue our books authors read series with sophie kinsella.
Sophie kinsella first hit the uk bestseller lists in nicholas sparks is one of the worlds most beloved storytellers. Sophie kinsellas seventh book in the shopaholic series is an illustration of classic chick lit, with a fun and entertaining plot centred on the bumbling, guileless antics of heroine becky. Sophie kinsella is the author of the bestselling shopaholic series, as well as the novels can you keep a secret. If you enjoy hilarious romance books with confident, independent female characters, look no further. Looking for chick lits similar to sophie kinsella s, meg cabots, bridget jones diary type just finished reading a truckload of dark fantasy series over the past 8 months and im burned out. Sophie kinsella studied politics, philosophy and economics at new college, oxford. If you havent heard, sophie kinsella has a new book called finding audrey. Surprise me by sophie kinsella author and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Read more like her a novel by liza palmer available from rakuten kobo. Today i am talking about one of my favorite chick lit authors, sophie kinsella. There is always a happy ending, so at the end of the day, its impossible not to have. Although it sometimes includes romantic elements, chick lit is generally not considered a direct subcategory of the romance novel genr.
Below is a list of sophie kinsellas books in order of when they were originally published and in chronological order. Looking for something light, flippant, and fun to tackle next. Although at times beckys behaviour did border on the insufferable and it took her longer than it should to come to her senses. Reading decca aitkenheads interview with sophie kinsella in yesterdays. In sleeping arrangements, she delivers a tantalizing tale about an outrageous holiday, proving that love lies. Sophie kinsella womens fiction chick lit book club. Why sophie kinsella, the queen of chick lit, is the author we need.