"Rebecca Bloomwood has the dream job. She's a personal shopper, so is able to spend other people's money all day instead of her own. And she gets paid for doing it. The perfect job, the perfect man - gorgeous Luke Brandon - and now...the perfect wedding. Yes, Luke has proposed and wedding bells are in sight. No excuses are needed to start the shopping trip of all time. And Becky's parents are just assuming that the wedding will be at home - a marquee in the garden and Becky in her mum's wedding dress, which she's been saving specially for the occasion. But Luke's mother has very different ideas - a huge affair in New York in a forest glade setting - or perhaps a Venetian Ball, or a fin de siecle extravagance? Now Becky's getting confused. She doesn't want to say 'no' to anyone. The plans are going ahead, and soon it will be too late to turn back - from either wedding..." - amazon.co.uk synopsis

I read all four Shopahoilc book in my possession in a short space of time beacuase I knew I want to read, them, but only once, and fairly quickly (you know "disposable fiction") I found myself getting a bit bored with this one. Has she learnt anything from her other disasters? Er, not really. And I don't think anyone could a) manage to keep two weddings secret, even if they could bear to let two of them be planned in the first place, and b) it would all work out so perfectly.

That said, overall I quite enjoyed it as a quick read.

To see the journals for the other books : #1 "Secret Dream World of a ..." here, #2 "... Abroad" here and #4 "... & Sister here. Haven't got "... and Baby" yet.

CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:

Going to solskinn. Enjoy!

Thank you so much, Loz! I cannot wait to start reading, I am absolutely certain that I am going to love these books!

Another great book in the Shopaholic series that I enjoyed reading just as much as the previous two. Can't wait to start with book 4!

Shopaholic Book Spiral!

Here's how the book spiral works:

I send book #1 to the first person on the list. After the person has read this book they send it on to the person after them on the list. Meanwhile I'll send out book #2 to the first person. And so on.
It is really easy! - Just like 5 bookrings in a line.

The books I am offering for this book spiral are:

Book #1: The Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholik (aka Confessions of a Shopaholic)
Book #2: Shopaholic Abroad (aka Shopaholic Takes Manhattan)
Book #3: Shopaholic Ties The Knot
Book #4: Shopaholic and Sister
Book #5: Shopaholic and Baby

All books have been written by Sophie Kinsella. The first two volumes have been made into a movie ("Confessions of a Shopaholic" starring Isla Fisher). There is a 6th book out just now, called Mini Shopaholic, which I haven't got a hold of for the book spiral yet.

If you're interested in joining this book spiral, please post in this thread including your location and shipping preferences, or send me a PM. I will only accept members who had at least 25 bookcrossing books coming in or going out of their home so far, and who were active members of bookcrossing for the past few months.

If you notice a known staller on the list, please let me know about it (privately, via PM). - You see, I really want this book spiral to work, and for everyone on the list to get the chance to read these books.

The time frame for reading each book is 1 month. If you're not able to do this, then please don't sign up. When the books have reached the last person on the list they will come back to me until I have decided where they'll go next.
I will only accept people to take part in the entire book spiral, books 1 to 5.

Enjoy!


Shipping list:

01. penelopewanders - Switzerland (Euro shipping only)
02. Minnamaria - Finland (Euro shipping preferred)
03. seayork2002 - UK (as of March: Australia)
04. NMReader - USA (US shipping only)

Enjoy!

Book three in a box of four which arrived in the alps this weekend - I think they must have trekked here on foot! But at least they made it. I may have to give the books a short rest here as between work and other rings things are busy up here these days. Thanks so much for sending and making available!

Becky's inability to deal with her issues (in this case the double-booking...)has me gnashing my teeth repeatedly... Nonetheless I think I've enjoyed each one slightly more than the previous one. This may be because the disasters are not solely clothes-oriented.
I've Pmed for the next address...

Number three on its way with the first and second. Enjoy!

Arrived to Finland safely :) Will be read as soon as possible ;)

Huh, Becky, Becky, Becky...don't you ever learn?!! :D
It was fun to read, as though she irritated me quite a lot when thinking whether to call to her Mom to cancel the wedding or not... argh! Luckily everything went fine and they had a wonderful wedding(s).

Goes to NMReader in Usa next as seayork2002 decided to drop out. Enjoy reading!

I thought I had journaled this way earlier. I still have not received the previous books.

I am releasing to The Friends of the Library