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Millions of readers have come to adore New York Times best-selling author Sophie Kinsellas irrepressible heroine. Meet Becky Bloomwood, Americas 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 is a financial journalist — she spends her working life telling others how to manage their money. On the surface, she has what most twenty-five year olds only dream of: a flat in the trendiest part of London, 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 barely pays her rent, let alone her monthly Visa minimum. Still, how can she resist that perfect pair of shoes? Or that designer scarf that's 50% off?

Meanwhile, the credit card companies and bank managers converge like vultures, and their ominous letters grow ever harder to ignore. Becky tries cutting back; she even tries making more money. But nothing seems to work. Her 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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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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bookgirl94, February 12, 2011 (view all comments by bookgirl94)
This is one of my favorite books, after watching the movie i had to read this book. It was fun, entertaining, and impossible to put down!
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emmejo, July 10, 2009 (view all comments by emmejo)
Becky has a fab flat in London and all the most fashionable clothes. But she can't really afford any of it, her job is boring and doesn't bring in anywhere near enough for her to afford her lifestyle. She is sinking fast into debt. She tries to spend less, she tries making more, but she seems incapable of getting out of this hole, and she just keeps buying.

Funny and silly quick read. The writing was very good but I found Becky rather pathetic and weak-willed. I wanted to shake her and make her see what an idiot she was being. I was quite shocked at how unwilling to deal with her own problems she was, however she did seem to be making headway towards the end of the book. I will read the rest of the series in hopes that Becky grows up a little.
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Holly Marsh, February 11, 2008 (view all comments by Holly Marsh)
Better than Bridget Jones, Becky Bloomwood is the shopaholic in all of us. But with a higher overdraft, of course.

This is a book I can read, put back on the shelf, and pick up and read again every few years. A great read if you're feeling the impulse to go out and max out your Nordstrom card.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780440241416
Author:
Kinsella, Sophie
Publisher:
Dell Publishing Company
Author:
Sophia Kinsella
Location:
New York
Subject:
General
Subject:
Shopping
Subject:
London
Subject:
Debt
Subject:
Young women
Subject:
Humorous fiction
Subject:
Bloomwood, Becky
Subject:
General Fiction
Subject:
Humorous
Subject:
Literature-A to Z
Copyright:
2003
Edition Description:
Mass market paperback
Series Volume:
108-191
Publication Date:
20031131
Binding:
MASS MARKET
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
368
Dimensions:
6.88 x 4.15 x .96 in .4 lb
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"Synopsis" by , Rebecca Bloomwood is a financial journalist — she spends her working life telling others how to manage their money. On the surface, she has what most twenty-five year olds only dream of: a flat in the trendiest part of London, 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 barely pays her rent, let alone her monthly Visa minimum. Still, how can she resist that perfect pair of shoes? Or that designer scarf that's 50% off?

Meanwhile, the credit card companies and bank managers converge like vultures, and their ominous letters grow ever harder to ignore. Becky tries cutting back; she even tries making more money. But nothing seems to work. Her 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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