Wonderful romance from Sophie Kinsella!! I love her witty dialogue and clever plot twists. In the Shopaholic series, this can be read as a stand alone because she gives you background and laughs! I enjoyed the holiday theme and the laughter!!

I was given a free copy by #Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Shopaholic books are always fun! Becky is in charge of Christmas this year, and shops abundantly for it! But everyone wants input into what makes a perfect Christmas, and soon she's overwhelmed. Follow her escapades to an unusual but enjoyable Christmas holiday for her family and friends.

Before there was 'Becky with the good hair', there was Becky Bloomwood Brandon with a credit card. This is a delightful continuation in the life of Becky and Luke. The whole cast of characters are weaved through out this story. You don't have to read the series in order, but I recommend it. This is a great heartwarming story ready for the holidays!

I was so excited to read Christmas Shopaholic because I consider Becky Brandon née Bloomwood a good friend. I was wonderful to read about Becky’s fun and surprising antics again. In this novel Becky is in charge of hosting Christmas for her friends and family and as usual in Becky’s world things go a tiny bit wrong. But don’t panic, Becky can handle it. I really enjoyed Christmas Shopaholic and am so happy Sophie Kinsella took us back to Becky’s familiar and exciting world.

I'm a big fan of Sophie Kinsella's book, so I was thrilled to read an ARC of her newest book and delighted that it was next in the Shopaholic series. All the beloved characters are back. Becky Brandon (nee Bloomwood), her husband Luke, and toddler Minnie have left London for a quieter life in Letherby - closer to Mum and Dad, and best friends Suze and Tarkie Cleath-Stuart and their three children. Becky works for Suze at the Letherby gift shop, in sales and designing imaginative displays. Their children attend the same school so they share babysitting, PTO and carpooling as well as a little gossip here and there, especially when Becky's rockstar former boyfriend shows up out of the blue, renting a cottage on the estate.. Becky's sister Jess and her husband Tom are coming for Christmas from Chile where they are working and trying to adopt a child. Becky's folks loaned Jess their home for the visit and rented an apartment in Shorediitch, a hip part of London. So Becky agrees to host Christmas for the ENTIRE FAMILY including Tom's parents, who are Becky's parents best friends. And this is all in the first few chapters!

Christmas Shopaholic is full of shopping, fun and family, with lots and lots of Christmas cheer.. Becky gets in to and out of scrapes including breaking a centuries long tradition at a men's billiards club. She has to deal with the ex-boyfriend, her parents' introduction into hipster life, and helps a desperate single mother. She tries to put on a perfect Christmas and please everyone, all while shopping for the Christmas dinner, the must-have Christmas ornament, and the perfect presents for her family.

While staying true to the Shopaholic canon, Kinsella has created a fresh, new Christmas classic. Readers can enjoy the book without having read the others in the series, but why deny yourself the pleasure!! Perfect for putting you in the holiday mood!

Sophie Kinsella did not disappoint in the lastest installment of the Shopaholic series. Becky's love of shopping has moved online and with Christmas right around the corner, she once again gets herself in some precarious situations that often leave me cringing and laughing at the same time. I hope this series continues on as it is my favorite!

I love Christmas books and this one did not disappoint! It’s a must read right near the holidays and I’m hoping a new hallmark movie! It’s so good !

Surprisingly i liked this one, which has not been the case with the last books.

Well written and i loved the xmas theme. Becca seems to be toned down a bit but i still wonder why she gets away with her crap. Just once i would like someone to put her in her place.

The author has also made sure there will be another book.

I absolutely love anything Sophie writes. This book was so fun! Can't wait for more from this author. Thanks Netgalley and the publisher for this Arc

I received this book free of charge from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Sophie Kinsella does it again. Her Shopaholic books never disappoint. Are you getting the next great American novel? Nope. Are you getting an entertaining story that will make you laugh out loud at times? Totally!

Becky's parents have moved to a trendy London neighborhood, Her sister, Jess and hubby are staying at her parent's home and it is decided that Becky will host Christmas. In true Becky fashion, she goes totally overboard in her planning and shopping.

There were a couple of moments that had me literally laughing out loud. During Minnie's school play and when Becky encounters her friend, Steph's, soon to be ex-husband in the grocery store.

A fun and sweet addition to the Shopaholic series, which I've loved since I was a preteen. I must admit I didn't care for the past two books/Becky's misadventures in America (which were overwrought to the point of being bizarre), so Christmas Shopaholic was a lovely and welcome return to everything I enjoy about this series and its cast of characters.

I've read all of the Shopoholic books and enjoyed them all. This one was no exception. Becky never fails to provide a good laugh with the crazy messes she constantly finds herself in. The Christmas angle will make for a good holiday read as well. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the advance copy.

Sophie Kinsella has done it again! Becky Brandon (nee Bloomwood) is back to her old tricks and hosting Christmas (while dealing f with lots of obstacles along the qay). This novel is just as fun as all the rest, and reading it was like returning home and hanging out with an old friend. Love, love, love this book!

Oh Becky. What trouble can you get into today? Becky Bloomwood, a former financial writer who LOVES to shop, is hosting Christmas this year. Never mind this will be Becky’s first Christmas hosting and everyone has different ideas on how to make the perfect Christmas celebration. Becky is determined to make everything perfect and everyone happy no matter what. On top of everything else, an ex-boyfriend appears. In typical Becky fashion she finds herself in hilarious situations and must find her way out of them.

I have loved the Shopaholic series and Becky for years! I was so thrilled to receive an advanced copy before it is released on October 15th. While the last two Shopaholic books have been a bit of a departure as they were set in the US, Becky returns to the UK in this book. She is up to her same sticky situations when more boxes show up on her doorstep than she remembers buying and she hunts endlessly for the perfect present for her husband, Luke. I absolutely love reading what Becky will get into and love her ability to try to make everyone happy, even when it does not turn out as expected. The last page of the book made me squeal with happiness and I can’t wait to read more about Becky! If you have not read the Shopaholic series, I highly recommend it! You will laugh and shake your head fondly at Becky’s adventures. They are very light hearted books that will transport you into a world of fun!!!!

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I got this as a ARC on kindle. I think it had a few glitches in downloading or something. This book was funny and totally relatable. If you've read any of the other shopaholic books you definitely dont want to miss this one.

This is a great book and must read. Fast reading and I like the main characters. I love this book and it a cute story. It a very funny book and if you shopaholics this book is for you. Kind of reminds me being in a financial situation.

Another fun Shopaholic book. I’m kind of surprised that there hasn’t been a Christmas themed book in the series until now. Long overdue.

Becky Bloomwood Brandon, the main character of this story and the shopaholic series has long been and enjoyable character to read about. She has a witty, don’t-take-herself-seriously personality that makes her life an adventure to follow. I think she’s what makes this story a winner.

In short, this story follows Becky’s quest to make Christmas day at her house a day to remember. Her parents usually host Christmas, but this year they won’t be able to. So everyone (sister, friend, and neighbor—plus their families, and her parents) is spending Christmas at the Brandon’s.

Throughout the story, Becky gets herself in some sticky situations that although harmless, left me wondering how she’d get out of them. Her reactions and remarks to things made me laugh and kept me turning the pages.

There weren’t any serious villains to the plot, just troublesome characters, but I like how Becky navigated through them and how the story wrapped up. I even think the surprise at the end could lead to a possible sequel (but it’s really just wishful thinking).

I would recommend this story to those who love chic-lit and want something cozy and humorous to read as the holidays approach.

This book was given to me by NetGalley for an honest review.

Christmas Shopaholic (Shopaholic #9) by Sophie Kinsella

Oct 17, 2019
Trans world Digital Press
Fiction, Holiday
Rating: 4/5
8/8/19-8/17/19

I received a digital copy of this ARC from NetGalley and TransWorld Digital Press in exchange for an unbiased review.

Becky Brandon (nee Bloomwood) is at it again! She never fails to entertain with her dogged persistence to make things “perfect”! You can certainly read this as a stand alone book but once you finish you will want to read all the books before it! This saga that is easy to read and laugh out loud enjoyable.

In this latest novel, her family decides that Becky will host Christmas. She isn’t sure she is up for the task initially but soon finds motivation to plan for the big event. When she asks for the guests input, there is a WhatsApp chain that send her spinning trying to please everyone.

To confuse matter, her parents decide they will move to Shoreditch to rediscover their youth so that Becky’s sister, Jess and husband Tom have a place to stay during their visit. Coincidentally, Becky’s parents live next door to Tom’s parents. The ever-pleasing Becky sets about planning a holiday to accommodate her guests, including her uber environmentally cautious vegan sister.

Meanwhile, Becky continues to work for her best friend, Suze who is married to Turquin Cleath-Stuart. They work together in the family’s Letherby gift shop while their children are in school.

The story goes sideways when Becky has to juggle her job and planing for Christmas. Although she prides herself on her perfectionist mentality, it often sends her and those around her on a rollercoaster ride. Her life becomes more complicated when an old boyfriend, Craig Curton, comes to town. Becky reminisces her “edgy” youth partying with Craig and his band.

Typical Becky entertains us with her trials and tribulations of juggling too many balls in the air. True to form just when it seems like everything is bursting at the seams, things oddly find an equilibrium that is only possible for Becky.

This book was a perfect addition to the Shopaholic series. This is perfect for the holidays. Many familiar characters return but some new characters add to the stress of the perfect holiday feast. The overall mood for this book was funny. hilarious and whimsical. Rebecca Brandon ('nee Bloomwood) does it again and I eagerly await the next book in the series. I am seriously addicted to this series because it can appeal to any reader. A nice change from thrillers, horror and severe chick lit.

Thank you Net Galley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.