Shopaholic Series by Sophie Kinsella- Reading from 'Confessions of a Shopaholic (Shopaholic #1)' from November 1st 2017

[Gillian]

3/4 (view spoiler)[ How one earth did they get all that dirt on our Becky I feel so sorry for her just because she can't organise her own finances does not mean she has not been giving sound advice. What the Hell is going on back in London Luke wake up there is something fishy going on back home. (hide spoiler)]

[Gillian]

4/4 (view spoiler)[ I always thought she would be much better suited to the fashion industry (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Shopaholic Ties the Knot, Chapter 2: (view spoiler)[ I loved the way that Luke proposed to Becky! I am glad that Luke was upfront about marrying her. Haha..classic Becky, gets scared so she lied about wanting to get married after 10 years. He wants to get married in JUNE?!! That does not seem like enough time to prepare for a wedding. This should be interesting. (hide spoiler)]

[Gillian]

Shopaholic Ties the Knot1/4 (view spoiler)[ Lukes mother is such a bitch (hide spoiler)]

[Gillian]

2/4 (view spoiler)[ there is no way Becky can tell her mum no to the wedding at home the Plaza one will fall through for sure Luke just needs to open his eyes to what his mother really is and let Becky have it at home (hide spoiler)]

[Wolf (Alpha)]

Confessions of a Shopaholic

Chapter 3: (view spoiler)[I kinda find it funny that Becky is coming up with all these different things to avoid paying her bills. (hide spoiler)]

[Wolf (Alpha)]

Chapter 31: (view spoiler)[I don't like that Becky is putting her job on the line and taking a risk. I don't like that just because she reads something, she believes it. (hide spoiler)]

[Wolf (Alpha)]

Chapter 17: (view spoiler)[I don't like that she lying and that she can't stop telling lies. I don't like that she lied to her parents about being stalked. (hide spoiler)]

[Wolf (Alpha)]

Finished: (view spoiler)[I am glad that Becky got all her bills paid and that her and Luke got together. (hide spoiler)]

[Wolf (Alpha)]

Shopaholic Takes Manhattan

Chapter 3: (view spoiler)[It's a bummer that Derek is leaving the bank. I like that all of Suzy's got sold. I still don't like how Becky is making up stuff. (hide spoiler)]

[Wolf (Alpha)]

Chapter 9: (view spoiler)[I like that she went to New York with Luke. I feel bad for Becky since she didn't get her clothes. (hide spoiler)]

[Wolf (Alpha)]

Chapter 12: (view spoiler)[Elinor seems haughty, and interesting. I like that Becky convinced the woman to not do the full body thing. (hide spoiler)]

[Wolf (Alpha)]

Finished: (view spoiler)[I really like that Luke and Becky made up and got back together. I am glad that Suzy and Tarquin got together. (hide spoiler)]

[Wolf (Alpha)]

Shopaholic Ties the Knot

Chapter 5: (view spoiler)[I am happy that Tarquin and Suzy are getting married. (hide spoiler)]

[Wolf (Alpha)]

Chapter 10: (view spoiler)[I like how Luke asked Becky to marry him. I am very glad that they are getting married. (hide spoiler)]

[Wolf (Alpha)]

Chapter 15: (view spoiler)[I like that Becky is trying to figure out how to please her mom and Elinor both. I don't like the lies she is using though. (hide spoiler)]

[Wolf (Alpha)]

Finished: (view spoiler)[I like how Becky worked out the wedding so that she could wear two dresses and so that Elinor wouldn't be mad at her. I like that Luke was happy with the plans. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Shopaholic Ties the Knot, Chapter 6: (view spoiler)[ What in the heck is wrong with Luke's mom! She's so mean!!! I do not know how Becky will survive with her as a mother-in-law. I hope everything works out in the end. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Shopaholic Ties the Knot, Chapter 15: (view spoiler)[ I really enjoy Rebecca. However, she has such a hard time with decisions!! She really wants to have an extravagant wedding. I hope the wedding goes as planned. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Shopaholic Ties the Knot, Ending Thoughts: (view spoiler)[ I really like the way she worked out how to wear both wedding dresses without getting Elinor mad at her. I am glad that they got married and now we get to see the changes she makes in order to make her marriage work. Also, can I just say how much I love Luke. He is always so supportive. I am so excited for book 4. (hide spoiler)]

[Gillian]

Shopaholic Ties the Knot
3/4 (view spoiler)[ Poor Luke has finally seen his mother in her true light. What mother could just ignore her own child standing on the curb outside her home waiting to get to see her. What a bitch!!!!!!!! (hide spoiler)]

[Gillian]

Shopaholic Ties the Knot
4/4 (view spoiler)[As usual everything works out in the end. The real wedding was wonderfull I'm so glad Becky got to have her wedding with all her family and friends. Luke along with his father and step mother fit in with the Bloomwood family perfectly (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Shopaholic and Sister, Chapter 1: (view spoiler)[ Omg!! They are in Sri Lanka!! That is where my parents were born. I love how Luke and Becky are exploring the world. I hope they make it in time for Suze's twins christenings. I thought the part where she ran over the hot coals was funny as she had to explain herself. However, I wish she would be more honest to Luke. (hide spoiler)]

Shopaholic and Sister, Chapter 7: (view spoiler)[ OMG!!! How much stuff did she buy while on her honeymoon? If I were Luke, I would be really pissed off because she is spending money on everything. I think a budget is the proper thing to do. It will help her not to buy too much stuff. I am loving the book so far. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Shopaholic and Sister, Chapter 11: (view spoiler)[ That was a sad shopping trip. I think Becky has to learn how to accept other people's opinions and values. She should not force her sister. (hide spoiler)]

Shopaholic and Sister, Chapter 14: (view spoiler)[ I hope Becky and Jessica make up. That was a nasty fight. Luke has every right to be mad. She could have really messed up the hotel deal. I hope they can make their marriage better as well. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Shopaholic and Sister, Chapter 19: (view spoiler)[ Wait! What?! Jessica might not be her sister?! Why the heck did she not do a DNA test?! That was stupidity on her part if you ask me. She should have done these things instead of assume Becky's father is her father. (hide spoiler)]

Shopaholic and Sister, Chapter 24: (view spoiler)[ OMG!!! This protest is about the Maybell shopping center. I wonder how Luke will handle this news. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Shopaholic and Sister, Ending Thoughts: (view spoiler)[ I really loved this book. We get to see more into the change of Becky's character. She went from being obsessed shopper to sensible human being. I know she has tendencies that make her annoying, but the rest of the time she makes me laugh. I thought we got to see more into their marriage and it showed how a marriage really is. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Shopaholic and Baby, Chapter 1: (view spoiler)[ They are pregnant. I would keep the gender a secret, it makes the process more exciting. Haha...she put the ultrasound to her bladder haha thinking it was her baby. (hide spoiler)]

Shopaholic and Baby, Chapter 7: (view spoiler)[ Wow...she made up a baby just to jump the queue line. She has got to be the luckiest woman ever for not getting fully caught. Although I thought Clementine calling Suze "Mama" was a dead giveaway. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Shopaholic and Baby, Chapter 11: (view spoiler)[ She is jealous of Venetia because she and Luke used to date. I think I would be paranoid if I had a husband who had a ex-girlfriend like Venetia, who is also a OB/GYN. (hide spoiler)]

Shopaholic and Baby, Chapter 14: (view spoiler)[ Oh no! She forgot to cancel the PI?! That is really funny. I wonder what he found out. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Shopaholic and Baby, Chapter 17: (view spoiler)[ Baby time! Becky is in labor! Omg!! She is already half way to delivering her baby. I wonder if it is a boy or girl. I hope it is a girl. (hide spoiler)]

Shopaholic and Baby, Chapter 18: (view spoiler)[ Never Mind, she was not in labor. Next time! (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Shopaholic and Baby, Ending Thoughts: (view spoiler)[ I loved the way Luke told Venetia off. He showed why he was always the love of Becky's life in that moment. I was happy that she went into labor and also named her daughter, Minnie. I can't wait for Mini Shopaholic now. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Mini Shopaholic, Chapter 3: (view spoiler)[ Omg! Jess and Tom are married?! I feel like this news is going to upset Janice. She wanted to plan a wedding. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Mini Shopaholic, Chapter 7: (view spoiler)[ Oh no! Shopping in secret. I do not think this will blow over well. Becky and her shopping ways. Can't get enough of her and her ways. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Mini Shopaholic, Chapter 12: (view spoiler)[ I think this is going backfire for Bonnie. I really like her, so I hope it doesn't blow up in her face. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Mini Shopaholic, Ending Thoughts: (view spoiler)[ This was a nice change from regular Becky. It seems like Beck has a Mini Becky on her hands, as Minnie is basically identical to Becky just a toddler. I really love how Becky kept Luke's party a surprise. Also, I thought this book showed how much she was willing to give him some relaxation. Now, they are going to Hollywood. Sounds like an adventure. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Shopaholic to the Stars, Chapter 2: (view spoiler)[ Lois Kellerton has the worst luck ever. Ahh...typical Becky. No one visits the stores like her. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Shopaholic to the Stars, Chapter 12: (view spoiler)[ I absolutely love that she went to shopping rehab! I also think Luke is the best husband ever. I think that Luke and Becky are the type of couple that understand that they need each other to help each other out. That's why they click so well. The girls are off to be extras in the movies. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Shopaholic to the Stars, Chapter 16: (view spoiler)[ Oh no! I do not like it when Becky gets stuck in these situations. She has to decide between having to lie to Luke or loosing her dream job. I think for her sake, she should choose to be honest with Luke. That seems like the right thing to do. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Shopaholic to the Stars, Ending Thoughts: (view spoiler)[ I do think that Becky did lose herself in this book. However, I think she can redeem herself in the next book. That was a bit of a shocking ending. Her best friend's husband and her dad are missing. That means that there will be a road trip. YAY!! (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Shopaholic to the Rescue, Chapter 1: (view spoiler)[ This is a funny read. I really enjoy the road trip. I really loved the part where they got pulled over by the cops. Luke saying "Don't panic" is not very helpful to Becky. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Shopaholic to the Rescue, Chapter 8: (view spoiler)[ I am like Becky as I prefer shopping to gambling. I do not think that I can make that much money like she did. Also, I thought it was funny when she had everyone put things back in the store. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Shopaholic to the Rescue, Chapter 10: (view spoiler)[ Becky has loved her level of shopping, at least her love of shopping for herself. I do not think I can leave her if she was not the shopaholic she was. I think she has redeemed herself from the last book. This is the Becky I love. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Shopaholic to the Rescue, Chapter 18: (view spoiler)[ Love it! Also thought the Elvis ceremony was extremely over-the-top, but it is Las Vegas and it is Becky! I am glad she is able to shop again. I think her obsessive shopping is what makes me love her so much. (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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[Alaina]

Chapters 1-5: (view spoiler)[OMG, I forgot how funny this book is. So you start off with Becky and how her life has kind of gone all down hill due to her overspending her credit cards on things she doesn't really need but what she wants. Then you meet her parents who were like born savers and never spend their money on frivolous things, like Becky. It's kind of funny that she keeps having the feeling that she needs to shop! If that happened to me and I saw my bill I would just stop using my cards unless it was absolutely necessary, like: gas for my car or groceries. Until I paid it off and then I would give myself a limit for how much money I would spend per week/month. (hide spoiler)]

Chapters 6-10: (view spoiler)[So, Becky is trying this smart spending and writing down every item and how much money she has spent on that item throughout the day and it's actually really funny. Because why is trying to be a smart spender and spend less of her own money when we all know how that's going to turn out - she's going to spend a hell of a lot more money. So Suze tells her she should just make more money, or at least find a way how to. Either way is going to be disastrous for her. She's going to spend more and more money which will make her debt ever growing. (hide spoiler)]

Chapters 11-15: (view spoiler)[I really like Becky and Luke together, can they get married and just have adorable babies?!? And maybe I should mention that the entire time I was reading this book I just kept visualizing the actors from the movie. And boy the guy who plays Luke is delicious looking, I just wish I could remember his name right now. Oh and Becky is causing havoc with her money life. She really needs to stop spending money she doesn't have. She has a problem. Maybe she should go to a shoppers anonymous help group?!? (hide spoiler)]

Chapters 16-20: (view spoiler)[I have a feeling shit is going to hit the fan because she, Becky, wrote a piece and she's going to be on TV and I just know that someone she owes money to is going to show up in the audience (like what happened in the movie) and call her out on her own bullshit spending behavior and such. Everyone is going to hear about her debt and everything else. I just know it's coming. I don't know when, how, or who...but it will happen.. (hide spoiler)]

Chapters 21-24, aka...
Finished: (view spoiler)[So Derek Smeath found Becky after the show aired on television - which I knew something was going to happen, but he didn't call her out or anything which I can totally accept. She falls into some money, which YAY she can pay off of some of that debt but I have a feeling she's going to spend more money and/or lost a job and get into even more debt. I wonder what the next book will have. (hide spoiler)]

[Monika]

Excellent Alaina ... I am going to start today and will be dead slow as I am at peak of my monthly work pressure till Wednesday 8th Nov and from 10th Nov M on vacations!!!

But I would love to read while sitting in front of natural beauty of one of India's hill stations and facing snow capped Himalayas! XD

[Monika]

Chapter 3 Done! (view spoiler)[Alright ... this is really funny ...even crazy! Bex is really nuts over shopping stuff she really does not need. She really asks for 20 bucks to get the scarf ... whoa! This Brandon guy seems to be interested in Bex.

The planning of how to spend the jackpot money which she never won was like all the pump n show without any grounds to it! (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Chapters 1-4: (view spoiler)[So a lot has happened since the last book. Becca is still overspending and just keeps asking for her credit card limit to be extended. I'm sure this is going to bite her in the ass because Derek Smeath is retiring and she's going to be dealing with a different bank director/manager from now on. I doubt they are going to be so lenient with her spending limit anymore. OH and then the luke bomb was dropped by Alicia - who I do not like - that Luke is moving to NY if the deal goes through. Does that mean Alicia will be moving there too? Will Becca? WHO KNOWS! I want to know. (hide spoiler)]

Chapters 5-8: (view spoiler)[Oh boy, Rebecca should not have gone on the trip to New York. She really needs to stop spending her money and pay off all of her debt. I wonder what's going to happen when everyone realizes how much money she owes!? Like I totally get why she went to NY because she wants to spend time with Luke and everything but maybe she shouldn't have taken her credit cards?!? (hide spoiler)]

Chapters 9-12: (view spoiler)[So, while Becca just keeps spending and spending money she doesn't have she gets outed to the whole entire freaking world. Honestly, she should've seen this coming because she hasn't kept up with her bills or really paid off a huge chunk of her debt. She completed screwed over herself. Then of course Luke finds out in the worst way because Rebecca never told him - which she really should have. Then there's a huge fight and things were said that shouldn't have been said. Long story short: She really needs to pay off her debt and stop spending so much. (hide spoiler)]

Chapters 13-16: (view spoiler)[OKAY OKAY I THINK I CAN CALM DOWN AFTER READING THAT. So basically Rebecca saved the day and finally paid off her debt. She basically flipped her middle finger high to the sky to all of the haters, especially me because really that amount of debt is crazy for one person. She saved Luke's company from the clutches of the ever so evil Alicia. I can't wait to read the next chapter. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 17, aka...
Finished: (view spoiler)[akdflfdlafklasfmdlsamksadl and omg that ending was so good! I'm so happy Luke and Becca are back together and that she really enjoys her new job. She seems to be happier but oh no the last page where she is joining a new bank?!?! Oh man, is there going to be trouble in the next book?!?! (hide spoiler)]

[Monika]

Chapter 6 Page 79 Done .... Wow looks like a way too good shopaholic .... Now I feel better that I am not a shopaholic ... I will have to make my mom read this book to convince her that I am not one. (view spoiler)[Bex is really going nuts over buying stuff that she really does not need. Buying coz there is a sale ... buying coz there is an offer .... These are the tricks that companies use to boost their sales and Bex literally falls for these ... That's insane.

Now since this sinner is trying to pursue frugality, let us see where does this effort takes her .... she really can control her urge to spend or she falls with the head first ;P (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Chapters 1-5: (view spoiler)[Okay, so Suze gets married to her cousin? Which is completely bizarre, makes me cringe, and I'm a little grossed out. Plus she's pregnant which makes me cringe even harder. I'm shaking right now. But then while this whole wedding is going on Luke proposes to Rebecca. Now I don't really care since it's not my wedding but I find it kind of strange for a proposal to happen at your best friends wedding on their special day. Could just be me though. Oh, and Luke's mom basically taking over the whole wedding planning has me laughing so hard. I wonder what will happen next. (hide spoiler)]

Chapters 6-10: (view spoiler)[Okay now Luke's mom is really pissing me off and I can't believe Rebecca is just going with the flow on the wedding planning. When she knows that her mom and her neighbor are working hard back home planning her wedding there. Honestly, shit is going to hit the fan. So either she needs to use her voice to say what she wants and be a big girl or she's going to have the deal with the consequences of everyone being hurt. Also, Luke needs to realize how shitty of a mom he has and what she is doing to their relationship. (hide spoiler)]

Chapters 11-15: (view spoiler)[Why does Becky always feel like she needs to come up with some elaborate lie for such silly situations? Lying to her mom is never a good thing or to Luke for that matter. It also kind of sucks that she has to pay a fine if she wants to cancel the NY Wedding...but really she should've read the entire contract instead of just signing it right away. So I guess that's a lesson that she has learned...maybe? (hide spoiler)]

Chapters 16-20: (view spoiler)[kflasflajfdl I really just don't like Luke's mom. UGH! How does she not realize how much of a bitch she is? And why is this wedding so important to her? Oh because she invited her friends and clients that have to deal with her work and charity. Typical mom move. Although I'm glad that Luke and his mom sort of talked and sort of worked things out.. I guess? I don't really know how I feel about their relationship yet. I am happy that Luke and Rebecca are going to married soon though. I just wonder how it's all going to play out.. (hide spoiler)]

Chapters 21-23, aka...
Finished: (view spoiler)[jdfjal and they got married! I really liked the fake wedding and how no one important caught on. I loved how confused Luke was - even at the real wedding. Also Laurel and Michael are the best human beings ever. I would love them for friends. I can't wait to read the next book! (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Chapters 1-5: (view spoiler)[Wow a 10 month honeymoon seems awfully long but their honeymoon seems pretty cool since they went to so many freaking places. I would die to see half of them. Now everyone seems pretty weird now that Rebecca and Luke are back from their long ass honeymoon. Becky things her parents are keeping a secret from them. She also doesn't really like Suzy's new friend Lulu - which I mean from their first meeting I don't really either. She seems quite rude to Becky even though they just met. Plus, it kind of sucks that she was gone for so long and that Suze has found a new bestie - but then again new friendships form all the time. I wonder how the rest of the book is going to go. Will Becky befriend Lulu?! What will happen next! (hide spoiler)]

Chapters 6-10: (view spoiler)[LOL the whole half sister thing is an interesting twist but I'm laughing so much at how Jess and Becky are complete opposites. I know it's probably not supposed to be so freaking funny - but to me it is hilarious. Also I'm totally proud of Luke putting Rebecca on a budge because everyone knows she needs one. She overspent way too much money during their long ass honeymoon and bought so much unnecessary crap. Although I don't agree with him paying all her bills so she doesn't have any debt due to not having a job because she really should have paid it off herself. She needs to realize how much money she can spend and what is absolutely necessary. Girl needs a shoppers anonymous club asap. (hide spoiler)]

Chapters 11-15: (view spoiler)[Oh man Luke and Becky keep having fights and I get that Becky is the one who keeps messing up and all too but I still feel really bad about the entire situation. Also, I sort of knew that things wouldn't have worked out between Jess and Becky. Like I said earlier they are complete opposites. Although I didn't really like how Jess and Luke were talking about her. That seemed pretty unnecessary. I wonder how things are going to work out between Luke and Rebecca. Are they going to find a way to make it up to each other with all of their fighting? I don't want anything bad to happen to them! Also, can Becky and Suze be besties again?!? (hide spoiler)]

Chapters 16-20: (view spoiler)[dlfnsalkfnasl so much has happened! I can't believe I got to Chapter 22 before I realized I didn't type anything for these chapters! Sorry it was just getting so good! Okay, so Luke goes on his trip to Cyprus even though he doesn. Luke and Becky have a huge fight. Becky leaves the flat and thinks no one will notice she's gone because no one cares about her anymore because all she does is mess up. blah blah blah. Becky is kind of being dramatic about the whole situation but that is probably because of all the fights they have been having and the way he likes Jess - but that is because she has been really helpful to his company. Whereas he doesn't want Becky's help because all she does is mess up. She doesn't do it on purpose but I just feel really bad for her. So she ends up going to visit her sister and see if she can be taught to be more like her. Because ya know she thinks Luke wants to be with someone who is more like Jess and less like Becky. Also Suze shows up to the flat but Becky isn't there and then Suze freaks out because she can't reach her at all. (hide spoiler)]

Chapters 21-25, aka..
Finished: (view spoiler)[jlkjlksflkasjflka OMG! IS REBECCA PREGNANT?!?! aldjflasfkja my heart!! I would be so happy if she was!! I'm slightly freaking out right now. Like 100% freaking out right now. Also I'm super happy Becky is fine - even though she was badly injured. And she is reunited with Luke. Also Suze. And she has sort of developed a friendship with her sister Jess. I wonder what's going to happen in the next book!! (hide spoiler)]