Confessions of a Shopaholic book cover by Sophie Kinsella

Confessions of a Shopaholic

Adult • Humorous • Humor & Satire
Writer at Successful Saving magazine Chased by overwhelming bank letters Struggles with impulse buying Life-changing article transforms her fate Unexpected personal growth amidst chaos

Her job writing at Successful Saving magazine 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. She tries cutting back. But none of her efforts succeeds. 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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Publication date
2001
ISBN
0385335482

Humorous + Humor & Satire

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Becky Bloomwood 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, she can’t actually afford it—not any of it.

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About the author

Sophie Kinsella

Sophie Kinsella

Sophie Kinsella was a writer and financial journalist. She was the #1 bestselling author of Can You Keep a Secret?, The Undomestic Goddess, Remember Me?, Twenties Girl, I’ve Got Your Number, Wedding Night, My Not So Perfect Life, Surprise Me, The Burnout, What Does It Feel Like?, the hugely popular Shopaholic novels, and the young adult novel Finding Audrey . She passed away in 2025.
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“"a hilarious tale [with] hijinks worthy of classic I Love Lucy episodes . . . too good to pass up" ( USA Today )”

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