The first edition of the novel was published in 2008, and was written by sophie kinsella. The film, starring alexandra daddario and tyler hoechlin, is in theaters friday. She has also written seven bestselling novels as madeleine wickham and several books for children. Five more shopaholic books were published and the first novel was turned into a film. She submitted her first sophie kinsella novel to her publishers anonymously. When i first started reading the book, it took me a few minutes to realize that the chapters were changing, with some being a narrative by lottie, and some being a narrative by her sister. Books by sophie kinsella author of confessions of a. She has also written several stand alone novels, a young adult novel, finding audrey, and this year is releasing her first ever childrens book, mummy fairy and me. What if someone deliberately sabotaged your honeymoon.
She was working as a financial journalist when she wrote her first novel. When the secret dreamworld of a shopaholic was released in september 2000 and readers instantly loved heroine becky bloomwood. It was patricks idea that they should have the tennis party. My not so perfect life by sophie kinsella, paperback. Shopaholic is a series of novels written by the uk author sophie kinsella, who also writes under her real name madeleine wickham. The books follow protagonist rebecca bloomwood, an idealistic, but intelligent and hardworking financial journalist through her adventures in shopping and life. Written by sophie kinsella, audiobook narrated by rosalyn landor. Shopaholic takes manhattan is book two in kinsellas charming shopaholic series. Sophie kinsellas first childrens book mummy fairy and me optioned for tv 26 january 2018 lambur productions has signed a deal to option the tv rights to internationally bestselling author and ministry of stories patron sophie kinsellas mummy fairy and me published as. Kinsella is a selfpossessed middleclass londoner who met her husband on her first night at oxford, and married him at 21. Free download or read online confessions of a shopaholic pdf epub book. The latest novel by the bestselling author sophie kinsella opens with an. This book did get me gripped though, from the start to the end.
She is widely known for her immensely popular shopaholic series, penned under her pseudonym, sophie kinsella. I owe you one by sophia kinsella is about a woman finding her inner confidence. Her debut novel, the tennis party, was released in 1996 under her real name, madeleine wickham. Sophie kinsella became a published author in 1995 with the tennis party as madeleine wickham. Her books have sold over 40 million copies in more. As i stare at it, i can feel little invisible strings,silently tugging me toward it. She has also written seven bestselling novels as madeleine wickham.
The wedding girl is a delightful story with a good mix of happy and sad that will cause the reader to think and enjoy. She wrote her first novel at 24, when she worked as a financial journalist, but it was published under her real name madeleine wickham. Browse audiobooks written by sophie kinsella sorted by. The first book in the series, the secret dreamworld of a shopaholic, published in the u.
Her first book as sophie kinsella was confessions of a. She is the number one bestselling author of can you keep a secret. Although at times beckys behaviour did border on the insufferable and it took her longer than it should to come to her senses. Seeing becky bloomwood come to life in a movie was something i dreamed about ever since i wrote the first book and it was optioned. Her first book as sophie kinsella was confessions of a shopaholic in 2000. She is the author of many number one bestsellers, including the hugely popular shopaholic series.
Author sophie kinsella speaks with upi about the film adaptation of her 2003 book can you keep a secret. The official website of bestselling author, sophie kinsella. While she has written successful books as madeleine wickham, its her shopaholic books, written under her kinsella name, that are international bestsellers. The first edition of the novel was published in 2000, and was written by sophie kinsella. Pdf confessions of a shopaholic book by sophie kinsella. Sadly i could not give 5 stars as i have read another book by sophie kinsella that i really do love. After all, he has the perfect setting the white house, bought out of his bonuses as an investment banker. Sophie kinsella, born madeleine sophie wickham, is a common name that arises every time british novelists are mentioned. Sophie kinsella on the chick lit label daily mail online. Sophie kinsella is an international bestselling writer and former financial journalist.
Im so grateful to all of you for taking becky to your hearts, for following her adventures and having fun with. English author madeleine sophie wickham writes bestselling novels under her pen name sophie kinsella. Sophie kinsella is a british author who specialises in the genre of chick lit. 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. Sophie lives in london with her husband and family.
Madeleine sophie townley born 12 december 1969, known by her pen name sophie kinsella, is an english author. The endearing becky bloomwood is back and as usual, gets in one scrape after another. 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. Sophie kinsella books list of books by author sophie. A haveyourcakeandeatit romp, done with brio and not a syllable of moralizing. Culture books features sophie kinsella on wedding night. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. I always enjoy books by madeline wickham aka sophie kinsella, and the wedding girl reminds me why i look forward to each one being released in the usa. Sophie kinsellas first childrens book mummy fairy and me. Her contributions in fictional writing can never be oversight with book series like shopaholic that received tremendous accolades and appreciation. Sophie gives the inside scoop on creating her muchloved character becky bloomwood and writing the bestselling shopaholic series. The tennis party was an immediate critical and popular book, and she followed it up with. The queen of chick lit explains the motivation behind her latest novel. She wrote her first novel at 24, when she worked as a financial journalist.
Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 368 pages and is available in paperback format. Well, i think like this but does anyone else think like this. Sophie kinsella, best known for her chick lit shopaholic books, has written a ya novel, finding audrey. But he wont be the only one charmed by rebeccas wit and style. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. Sophe kinsella, 48, is a publishing powerhouse, with book sales of 40 million worldwide. 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 a writer and former financial journalist. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 352 pages and is available in hardcover format. Once i get an idea, i find it difficult to put it down. Sophie kinsella is an international bestselling writer. Wickhams first novel under the pseudonym sophie kinsella taken from her middle name and her mothers maiden name was submitted to her publishers.
She is a mother of five and runs two homes a country pile in dorset and a london townhouse in westminster. The main characters of this womens fiction, chick lit story are becky bloomwood, luke brandon. The first book to feature becky shopaholic bloomwood was published in the united kingdom in 2000, and sold so well on both sides of the atlantic that kinsella created an entire minigenre featuring her heroine, and some three million copies of the series were in print four years later. 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. Reading a sophie kinsella book may not be as much fun as drinking a beer at the guinness gravity bar, but it lasts a lot longer and both are fabulous trips. Author sophie kinsellas complete list of books and series in order, with the. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Sophie kinsella reveals the book that changed her life and what. Sophie kinsella is a pseudonym that madeleine wickham started using once she published confessions of a shopaholic. Note from sophie when i was writing the first shopaholic book i remember thinking.
Kinsella writes comical narratives centered around heroines dealing with modern day issues. Sophie kinsella has 88 books on goodreads with 4256482 ratings. 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. If muhammad wont come to the mountain, the mountain has to cancel all his plans and get on a plane. 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.
Below is a list of sophie kinsellas books in order of when they were originally published and in chronological order. Sophie kinsella is a bestselling fiction author best known for her shopaholic series following the misadventures of becky bloomwood, the first of which was adapted for the big screen. Sophie kinsella talks about writing her first book the. Wedding night lacks the wit of sophies previous books, and has no interesting twists, turns or coincidences. The main characters of this womens fiction, chick lit story are eric ross, jon. Her hugely successful shopaholic series, the first book of which was. Below is a list of sophie kinsella s books in order of when they were originally published and in chronological order. Surprise me reveals that hidden layers in a close relationship are often yet to be discovered. Bestselling shopaholic author sophie kinsella shares details of her latest book, i owe you one, and reveals the first book that forever changed. It was unpredictable and i enjoyed going on lexis discovery with her as she attempts to piece together her life. Shopaholic is a book series written by sophie kinsella and serves the genre named chick lit. Be prepared to laugh, dream and hope with audrey as she learns that even when you feel like you have lost. Advance praise for surprise me in her signature fashion, sophie kinsella brings a cast of quirky, funny characters to this new work. Sophie kinsella books list of books by author sophie kinsella.