Kinsella’s “Shopaholic” books have been among my favorite reads for years, never failing to provide lighthearted humor and a good chuckle. The latest book is no exception. Sure, there’s not a large amount of depth to the book, but the break from the seriousness in day-to-day life is always welcomed.

Becky Brandon née Bloomwood reminds me of the literary version of Lucy Ricardo (from I Love Lucy), as Becky always finds herself in a bit of a pickle, no matter what she tries to do … and I love that! I enjoy Christmas books, so it was nice to share a bit of the holiday season with Becky as she is tasked with hosting the Christmas celebration (on her own) for the first time. The stress of the season is something most readers will be able to relate to in one way or another, and the hilarity along with the way will leave them chuckling and shaking their head at Becky in this quick, enjoyable read.

I have such wonderful reading memories of the Sophie Kinsella Shopaholic books and it was one of the first series that I really got into as an adult reader in the early 2000s. It was so fun to reconnect with Becky and see what she is up to now all these years later. Becky Bloomwood (now Becky Brandon) has matured and grown in many ways and is now juggling life as both a wife and mother.

While Becky has changed in many ways, her shopping habits and overthinking just about everything has not... which always was part of the charming appeal of these lighthearted booked. Christmas Shopaholic was a wonderful addition to this collection and it was the perfect weekend read to curl up with on the couch. We get to see Becky take on hosting Christmas for the very first time and there was plenty of laugh out loud moments.

Becky is flawed but completely lovable and you can't help but root along for her while also being highly entertained. While this is part of a series, Kinsella created a book that can also be read as a stand-alone book, although it might intrigue you to read the rest of them after.

Thank you to NetGalley, Random House, and The Dial Press for an advanced copy.

I'm a fan of Sophie Kinsella's writing and Christmas Shopaholic was as enjoyable as I hoped. With the season of holiday romance approaching, I reccomend you add this one to you TBR.

Becky Brandon nee Bloowood is one of those unique characters you'll love. She's genuine, quirky, and unintentionally hilarious and I love her a bit more with each book. Does she struggle with a shopping addiction? Definitely! Is she trying to be more frugal? Yes! Do I live vicariously through all her fancy purchases? You bet I do! 😂 While I could never purchase all the stuff she does, I love all the descriptions of her items. I really loved how she goes the extra mile for those she truly cares about and how this book focuses on how people are the ones that really matter. Even though there are a few serious topics. I still found myself laughing loudly enough to wake up my sleeping toddler. I highly recommend you pick this one up and enjoy an afternoon of laughter.

Shopaholic meets Hallmark Christmas movie! Christmas Shopaholic features Becky at her absolute finest- frantically trying to appease everyone's wishes for the first Christmas she's hosting (without thinking of the ramifications of trying to help everyone else first instead of herself), frantically online shopping (and Googling- the pages that listed her recent search history were hilarious). Not everyone of the Shopaholic books has been wonderful, but this is really the series at its best.

I tried to go slow and take my time with this book, but it is hard not to jump back into the fabulous world of Becky as fast and as hard as I could.

I mean our favorite shopper around Christmas time...oh the shenanigans! You can’t just take your time when it is full of so many moments that had me laughing out loud. The sweet little things that reminded me of how good hearted Becky is and how she makes life for all of those around her just a little more interesting.

Well done on another fabulous book in the shopaholic world!

I was laughing out loud while reading Sophie Kinsella's latest book. Kinsella is one of my go-to authors and I can always count on her to cheer me up after a long day at work, and this story was no exception. I look forward to the holidays every year, and sometimes struggle with my expectations being too high for everything to go right. This book was a great reminder in enjoying the little things, and spending time with your loved ones. Becky's charm and carefree attitude coupled with the festive setting made for a lovely pre-holiday read.

Ohhhh what can I say about this book???? Well it's have two of my favorite things in it... Christmas and the Shopaholic storyline I do love from Sophie. When I saw this book on Netgalley I didn't read the description.... why bother it's by Sophie so I will love it. And love it I did! Sophie's storytelling is amazing. I swear when I read her books the stories whisk me away for how ever long I am reading.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I have been a big fan of Kinsella's books and this was no different. I love Becky's quirky personality and found her questionable decisions comical. This put me in the holiday spirit as I read about Becky floundering to host Christmas for her family. Faced with daunting tasks and a family that can't seem to get along, Becky is determined to make Christmas perfect.

This was a quick and fun read. I couldn't put it down and read it during any downtime I had. It's set to be published October 15, 2019, and I highly recommend checking this out!

You know that friend that you go years without contact, yet you are so comfortable that you pick right up where you left off? Well that is me with Becky Brandon (Bloomwood). This girl has seen me through some hard times! I have missed Becky and her outgoing, quirky, sometimes socially unacceptable personality. I was so excited to see a new Shopaholic book and a Christmas one at that!

So for those of you who don't know Becky- there is a whole series, except this is a perfect stand alone. No need to read the previous books, except you will want to after you read this! I think I read my first Shopaholic book in 2000. Honestly I completely forgot about the series since I have not read any in years, this was literally like going back in time. Very nostalgic, it was like indulging in some comfort food for the soul.

Back to Becky! This girl is like a Bridget Jones with more fashion style and an addiction to shopping. Becky believes in buying everything in excess, no matter what it is. Why order one turkey when you can order three- just in case...in case what I don't know, but this is how Becky rolls.

When Becky is nominated by the family to host Christmas, it throws her into a buying frenzy. As always, the crazy antics continue...she loves to send random letters and the responses are always hilarious. From 30 lbs of frozen salmon on the front lawn, to getting locked in a pet store with loose hamsters- Becky never disappoints. Fingers crossed for another Becky book soon!!


Thank you so much to the publisher Random House for this adorable, fun ARC! Thanks so much for Sophie Kinsella for turning out another great Shopaholic book! We love Becky!!!

Rating: 4.5 Stars

I am always excited, when I find out about a new Sophie Kinsella release, but I was even more excited, when I found out we were getting a new Shopaholic book.

Over the years, and over quite a few books, I have developed a special fondness for Becky. She is a bit of (lovable) screwball, and always flounders a bit, but in the end, she comes out on top, and she does so in a way that is lovely and heartwarming.

It was such a treat to catch up with Becky! This time, she had taken on the challenge of hosting the family Christmas celebration. And, lo and behold, everyone seemed to be coming - family and extended family. As always, there were many zany and humorous happenings, but they were all punctuated by those heartfelt moments, that I have grown to expect from Kinsella. The final chapter actually left me in happy tears. There was this really beautiful moment, when Jess give out her gifts. I was trying to hold back my tears during that part, and then that "word" Becky gifted Luke with was so sweet and wonderful, my floodgates had to let the happy tears flow.

As always, I had a wonderful time with a character I have grown to love.

Becky Brandon (nee Bloomwood) is back again! It's been so long since I've read a Shopaholic book so I was excited to see it on Netgalley as an upcoming release. Becky is embracing life in the suburbs with her husband Luke and daughter Minnie while working with her best friend Suze in Suze's gift shop. She's excited for the holidays - all the traditions and shopping to be done, until her mom asks her to host Christmas this year. What could possibly go wrong?

Per usual, Becky makes unwise choices that are laugh out loud funny and at times frustrating (for a practical person like myself) - it's like a train wreck, you can't help but watch (read in this case). However, you know it's all going to work out in the end, so I was happy to go along with the ride. This is a perfect holiday read to get you into the holiday spirits!

Thank you to Netgalley and Dial Press for a copy of this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

You can count on Becky Brandon (nee Bloomwood) for an entertainingly absurd story, but Christmas Shopaholic was even better than I was hoping! Becky is tasked with hosting Christmas for all of her friends and family after her parents unexpectedly move to trendy Shoreditch. A flurry of requests for the perfect Christmas pour in, but she knows a little bit of shopping will solve everything! The stress begins building though as she strives to meet everyone's needs and manage growing tensions among the group.

If you've read any of the books in the Shopaholic series, you'll know that Becky is one of those unique characters you don't understand but love anyway. Her shopping habit is literally unfathomable to me, but I still can't get enough of her. She finds herself in ridiculous situations and mishap after mishap. Yet, her kind heart and joyful spirit shine through.

Since I'm a Christmas fanatic, I knew that I would most likely enjoy this story simply because it takes place during Christmas. I didn't expect to both laugh out loud and tear up, though! This is an excellent addition to the Shopaholic series and has become one of my favorite Kinsella novels.

Thank you to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for this ARC.

The Shopaholic series has a special place in my heart. I’ve outgrown the chick lit genre, but I can’t keep myself away from Becky Brandon neé Bloomwood. Her voice is always refreshing, a little neurotic and completely hilarious. She never breaks her pattern. Reading a Shopaholic is like popping in your favorite movie. You know what to expect. It’s a comforting, weighted blanket. Becky takes on too much, per usual, and tries to please everyone. It builds and builds, despite Becky’s attempt to make everything perfect, and then promptly collapses around her. She’s relatable to me: a complete over-thinker. I will always love the Shopaholic series.

Who doesn't love Becky? Throughout this series she has evolved in to a somewhat mature woman but still has issues with shopping and with other people. This book is great and I felt like I was catching up with an old friend.

I'll be honest- I almost passed this one by= which would have been a HUGE mistake! It's been a while since I've read a Shopaholic novel (and it's been a while since the last one) and I'd forgotten how fun they are. Fans of the series (or those who've read one or two) will remember that Becky is a little scattered at times, loves to shop, but most importantly, she's got a good heart. She's married to Luke now and the mom to Minnie. She's working at her friend Suze's and things are going well. So well that her parents decide they aren't doing Christmas this yearand it's on her head to host! Her sister Jess (who honestly is a pest sometimes) is supposed to help but you know how these things go. If you've done the family Christmas, you'll no doubt remember your first time and both cringe and laugh with Becky. She might not always think before she speaks or acts but boy is this a hoot. Thanks to the publisher for the ARC. It's a breezy fun return of an old favorite (and new heroine for those who haven't read the series)!

Thank you Netgalley for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

It has been such a long time since I’ve read a book in the Shopaholic series. I was SO excited when I saw this book, and got approved to read it early!

In Christmas Shopaholic, Becky is asked to host Christmas at her house, for the first time. Becky is already nervous to host her first Christmas. Then on top of everything, all her guests have come up with the craziest requests, and demands. It starts to completely stress Becky out. Will she be able to handle it, and host Christmas?

Becky has to survive all the crazy requests, a run in with her ex boyfriend, a family feud, and finding her husband the perfect Christmas gift. Becky of course, goes out of control with the shopping for Christmas!

This book had me laughing so many times during reading it. I couldn’t imagine what Becky would do next. Each moment was better than the next. I loved this book, it was heartwarming and hilarious. I would highly recommend it! Also, you don’t need to read the other books to understand what’s going on in this one.

I literally laughed out loud when reading this book. There is NOTHING better than a Sophie Kinsella novel. Nothing. Buy this book for everyone you know. It is that good!

LOVED it!

Becky never disappoints! I love her and her family and friends, I love being able to follow them throughout their lives. This one could stand on its own as a fun Christmas book, you do not need to know the whole back story of Becky's life to enjoy it. I love how relatable prepping for hosting Christmas is in this book, endless options of themes and peoples requests! This was such a fun read and perfect for getting you into the holiday spirit!

This is my new favorite Shopaholic book, which is really saying something. I have been a massive fan of the series for years and Sophie Kinsella is one of my top five favorite authors. I am so grateful that I got to read this copy. I did not realize how much I missed all of these characters, but I really did! This is a triumph of a book and it had me laughing at loud and completely warmed my heart. Just a phenomenal read. Pre-order it now on Amazon. Make haste!!

Christmas Shopaholic was just as delightful as the other book’s in the series. I loved the story line of Becky’s attempts to please her vegan sister- especially building the vegan turkey. My favorite scene is of Becky at the package free shop where she ends up buying 30 glass jars and beans go flying. I laughed out loud! There is a little twist at the end which kept the whole story interesting. And, our favorite shopaholic learns the true meaning of Christmas.