If you are a fan of the Shopaholic books (which I assume you are if you are reading this review), then this return to the series certainly won't disappoint. Christmas Shopaholic finds Becky taking over Christmas hosting duties from her mother, and all of the shopping chaos that ensues. Anyone who has had to plan a holiday for family will certainly relate to some of the drama that Rebecca finds herself in. While at times a bit over the top, Christmas Shopaholic is sure to bring some laughs into your holiday season.

I received this book for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Becky Brandon nee Bloomwood strikes again.

Oh how I love Becky and Luke (and Suze and Minnie and their entire group of friends and family)!

Becky gets into somewhat predictable shopaholic trouble as she prepares to take over Christmas hosting duties from her mother, Even more treacherous than the tempting shops of London is the brave new world of online shopping! Poor Becky can only hope to escape the holiday season unscathed from the expectations of friends and family and the pressure of fashion magazines and bloggers.

The beginning of this book was a rather repetitive jaunt down memory lane with Becky and her lack of self control. But the Christmas twist is charming and the ending literally had me shed a tear. I love Becky and Luke. Luke is honestly a super hero husband and the standard by which we ought to judge our loves. I just adore him.

And Becky is just so relatable! Upon hearing she must host Christmas dinner, she immediately buys herself new pens and a Christmas planning notebook to keep all of her organization festive and at hand. I mean honestly, if I haven't done that 100 times...

All in all, a sweet, heart-warming holiday read with an old friend. Worthwhile if you're a fan of Becky or the Christmas spirit. Which is everyone, obviously.

Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC.

Christmas Shopaholic fits the bill when in the mood for a light, frothy, amusement of a novel. Rebecca Brandon née Bloomwood and Company’s lively holiday antics make the book as satisfyingly distracting as Rebecca’s beloved Christmas movies. Nothing taxing to the mind here but sometimes that is just the respite that you desire.

Just what you need in this ever crazy world we live in. A christmas Shopaholic novel. You will welcome the return of family christmas problems. Have fun and read this book!

I loved this! I love Becky and I love Christmas. This book was basically perfect. There were a lot of misunderstandings as usual, but of course everything works out in the end. A wonderful book about family and the special magic of Christmas.

As soon as I learned that Becky Brandon (nee Bloomwood) was recounting another one of her shopaholic adventures, I knew that I had to read all about it. Thanks to NetGalley for providing an uncorrected proof so I didn''t have to wait for it to be published in October. BTW, I did not notice any errors in the proof. I've been a Shopaholic fan since the beginning, and this Christmas story was one of the best in the series. Bex is back with her refreshingingly funny shenanigans that put a lot of smiles on my face and had me laughing out loud. Her antics were balanced by several poignant moments that also brought a tear to my eye. I'm looking forward to her next life chapter.

I truly missed Becky Brandon nèe Bloomwood.
As usual, it was a thrill and a pleasure to read the newest Shopaholic novel. Sophie Kinsella is a fantastic storyteller.

Becky’s family has decided that she should host Christmas. In typical Becky fashion, she tries to do it all. Making the perfect meal, with everything that her guests request, finding the perfect presents for Luke and Minnie, sewing the most amazing costume for Minnie’s nativity play..... All of this, PLUS Becky’s ex boyfriend (who is now a rockstar) shows up and seems to be quite interested in Becky.

I had no issues reading this Christmas book in the sweltering heat of August, it made me wish Christmas was almost here!

Thank you to Netgalley and Random House/Dial Press for the ARC of this book!!

Without a doubt, this is an easy 5 star rating for me. I loved reading this book as much as I loved reading the first one, and all the other books in the series.
The shopaholic books are among my most loved books, and this latest instalment doesn’t disappoint.
As the cherry on top, this left me with a sweet warm and fuzzy feeling after the last page, due to a very special Bex-style Christmas. Sooooooo good!

For several years I was tired of Becky Brandon nee Bloomwood, and her antics. The constant shopping, screwing up her life, brand-dropping, etc started to get on my nerves. I felt like I had outgrown her, and I was happy when Sophie Kinsella stopped putting out Becky books and started focusing more on her stand alone novels, which are formulaic, but nice candy reading. Then the disaster we call the 2016 election happened, and I found myself scrambling for my old Shopaholic novels that I had discovered during the Bush administration. Suddenly, I had reverted back to my 20 year old self who protested the Patriot Act and Abu Ghraib torture, hounded elected officials constantly, and read Shopaholic books over and over when I needed an escape. It felt ridiculous to be reading these books again, but necessary to my survival, and I even found new sympathies for Becky, since I am now married to a determined, focused workaholic. When I heard that a new Shopaholic was coming out this year I asked Netgalley for an ARC, and luckily, got one!

This is typical Shopaholic with a Christmas twist. I actually can't believe we've never had a holiday Shopaholic. To be honest, there's not much shopping (except for online, but even that seems tame compared to earlier Shopaholic books) but that's OK with me. Becky's problems now feel more real than just hiding credit card bills, and obsessing over celebrities. In this book she is in charge of hosting Christmas for the first time, which is stressful for anyone, but especially Becky because she wants to make it extra special for everyone. In the meantime she's dealing with an old boyfriend, sewing a costume for Minnie's Nativity play, coming up with marketing schemes for Suze's new business, navigating a fight between her mother and Janice, fighting for a perfect gift for Luke, and trying to figure out what's going on with her sister, Jess. The books ends up across between National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, and any Hallmark Christmas movie. Some parts of predictably funny, with slapstick humor, and some are predictably sappy, and heart-warming. It's a decent book, and I can myself turning to it for comfort reading around the holiday season.

I'm glad to welcome back my old friend, Becky Brandon nee Bloomwood. I didn't realize how much I had come to depend on her when the world of politics was turning against me.

A solid re-entry into the Shopaholic Series which had strayed too far away from its strengths in the more recent volumes. This book finds Becky living quietly in the countryside, raising her daughter and preparing for her first time hosting Christmas. Naturally, shopping ensues. which is supposed to be the source of much humor, but I found this plot point the least interesting. What I liked: Jess, Janet vs. Jane, the billiards club, and especially Sprygge. What didn't work as well: Christmas turkey orders, Becky's new friend from the school (forgettable storyline). Also, where is Danny?

I'll keep reading the series and hoping for the best. Sprygge!!

As a lifelong fan of the shopaholic series and Sophie Kinsella, I was super thrilled to get an advanced copy of Christmas Shopoholic.
What's not to love about Christmas in July? And who doesn’t love Becky Brandon (née Bloomwood) and her ridiculous antics and questionable choices which lead to entertaining outcomes. Sophie Kinsella kept it light, funny, heartwarming and current. It's a fast read, but there is a lot going on leading up to Christmas that will make you smile, roll your eyes and read to the very last "WORD".

I went in fearing the worst, because there are times a series tends to plateau or worse, decline, but this one was better than the last. Very happy to have the opportunity!

This, this is why I love Becky. She is back in classic form with Suze and Jess and all the gang! And...it's the funniest book I have read in years! I love that the story is back in England and taking place around the craziness that is Becky Bloomwood planning Christmas. I feel like the last two books were not quite well fitted (maybe?) for the series, and I know a lot of loyal workaholic readers were disappointed in them. To these readers I say "READ THIS BOOK" Becky is back! 5 stars!!

Apparently I missed the last segment in the Shopaholic series but if you are like me and somehow missed it as well don't fret as thankfully I wasn't lost at all!

Anyway - onto the latest saga with Becky, Luke, Minnie and the rest of the 'Shopaholic' gang! There's one thing I love and it's Christmas themed books. While others are soaking up everything Hallmark and Lifetime in December I'm reading every cheesy Christmas book I can grab and Christmas Shopaholic is right in line with that genre.

Becky and Luke have (thankfully) returned to England and life is back to normal... until Becky's parents inform her that they are moving to Shoreditch to allow her sister Jess to move into their home for a while. Due to the move and lack of space in their new flat, they've asked Becky if she'd take over hosting Christmas. Becky immediately agrees and invites her best friend Suzie to come as well and soon enough Becky is in way over her head and her typical near-disasters are at every turn of the page.

If you are looking for a deep, gritty, soul-searching book, this may not be your cup of tea. but if you are looking for a book that will bring a smile to your face and remind you that Christmas is a feeling, not an item, this is your book. Although I do want the llama ornament, not going to lie!

Thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing for a copy of this eARC book in exchange for my honest review.

I didn't realize how much I missed Becky until I had her again! This book was like finding an old friend and just being able to relax and laugh at their antics and stories. What is so enchanting about this book is the crazy lengths and situations that Becky goes to and gets into just to spread joy. The author really gave every reader a gift with this story. If you haven't met Becky Brandon (née Bloomwood) yet, you really need to. I haven't laughed this hard in a long long time and I cannot wait to read this story again to just feel the joy on each page.

Sophie Kinsella brings Becky Bloomwood back into our lives with humor and heart.
Becky is still shopping way too much but she has involved into the modern age: she is an online shopaholic! But Becky is distracted by her online prizes by the Christmas Holiday. Her parents have asked her t host Christmas! Becky is overwhelmed! There is so much to do and so many people to please! It doesn't help that her ex-boyfriend, now a rock idol, has sauntered into her life. Can Becky keep it together this Christmas Season or is she in over her head?
I love Becky but I am sad that she still hasn't gotten past buying too much stuff and hiding it from her husband. The good news is that while that stays the same so does the heart that goes with Becky. Becky loves shopping for others and will go above and beyond for the perfect present so that idea of care is magnified by the fact that she wants her family to have the perfect Christmas. While there may be instances where she buys just to make herself happy, she shops to show how much she loves her family and friends.
Kinsella has always balanced her stories keeping them from being too frivious while not dragging them down with the moral. This novel, in particular, made me both laugh out loud and wee. I found myself so much in Becky this time and empathized with her more than ever.
With just as much fun and just as much heart, Christmas Shopaholic is Becky at her best.

Thank you to NetGalley, Sophie Kinsella and Random House for this ARC.

Ah, Becky Brandon (nee Bloomwood). How I've missed you so.

Sophie Kinsella's Shopaholic series are so funny, and addicting! Becky is back, with her usual quirkiness (or edgy-ness this time around), but now she has to plan and host Christmas for the family. I love Becky, have loved her since the first Shopaholic book. This book was great, with some definite laugh out loud moments. Why haven't they made more movies about this series??

Another fantastic book by Sophie Kinsella. I love all her work (including her Madeleine Wickham work), but the Shopaholic series is my favorite.

I devoured this in a day, as usual Rebecca Brandon nee bloomwood is as charming and quirky as ever. When Sophie Kinsella announced another book I was So excited.
The book seemed to of taken place further down the road than where we last left off but was nothing short of thrilling and invigorating.

Excellent read for anyone looking for a laugh or a decent series to follow.

This is a perfect Christmas book. It’s witty, hilarious, eccentric and fun. Definitely pick this up for the holidays!

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What a delight Christmas Shopaholic turns out to be! I loved every aspect, each nuance of this wonderful story. Becky is called upon to host Christmas at her house this year. As she plans and shops for her fun friends and family, she encounters numerous obstacles and adventures, each humorous in its own right. I chuckled frequently, and even got teary at the sweet conclusion of the story. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Sophie Kinsella always knocks it out of the park with the Shopohalic series. Christmas Shopohalic is no exception. I love that she included the easiness of online shopping and how it can really up a Shopohalic’s game. It is an excellent addition to her series!