Mini Shopaholic

A Novel

By: Sophie Kinsella

Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor

Length: 13 hrs and 41 mins

Publisher's summary

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Party Crasher and Love Your Life comes “frothy fun . . . Faster than a swiping Visa, more powerful than a two-for-one coupon, able to buy complete wardrobes in a single sprint through the mall—it’s Shopaholic!” (The Washington Post)

“Sophie Kinsella keeps her finger on the cultural pulse, while leaving me giddy with laughter.”—Jojo Moyes, author of The Giver of Stars and The Last Letter from Your Lover

Becky Brandon thinks that having a daughter is a dream come true: a shopping friend for life! But two-year-old Minnie has a quite different approach to shopping. The toddler creates havoc everywhere she goes, from Harrods to her own christening. On top of everything else, Becky and Luke are still living with her parents (the deal on house #4 has fallen through), when suddenly there’s a huge nationwide financial crisis.

With people having to cut back, Becky decides to throw a surprise party for Luke to cheer everyone up. But when costs start to spiral out of control, she must decide whether to accept help from an unexpected source—and therefore run the risk of hurting the person she loves. Will Becky be able to pull off the celebration of the year? Will she and Luke ever find a home of their own? Will Minnie ever learn to behave? And . . . most important . . . will Becky’s secret wishes ever come true?

Praise for Mini Shopaholic

“Madcap adventure.”—People

“A page-turner . . . [Sophie] Kinsella at her most hilarious best.”—Fort Worth Star-Telegram

“Screamingly funny.”—USA Today

Attention, shoppers: don't miss more in the Shopaholic series.

©2010 Sophie Kinsella (P)2010 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

"Series fans know what to expect and will get it by the Birkin-load." (Publishers Weekly)

“Frothy fun . . . Faster than a swiping Visa, more powerful than a two-for-one coupon, able to buy complete wardrobes in a single sprint through the mall—it’s Shopaholic!” (The Washington Post)

“Screamingly funny.” (USA Today)

Fabulous, easy listening

I love this series so much, it's upbeat and fun to listen to. Though I much prefer the narrator from the first book, this narrator does a great job with voices. Love it!

extravagant party

love this book but it really should be called something different. yes it spoke about Minnie and the issues they were having or thought they were having but it was more about Rebecca planning a party and everything happening in between. which cracked me up. loved the story anyways.

Rebecca Bloomwood never will change....

funny story it's it also funny that Becky is so clueless about the disasters that she causes!! But that is what makes these books such a fun read!! Enjoyed it very much!

Shopaholic Rides Again

These books are a guilty pleasure of mine. They are lighthearted and fun. This one is is no exception. I can't wait for the next one.

Still a fun story

If you could sum up Mini Shopaholic in three words, what would they be?

Predictable. Kinsella is still telling good stories, but it has become somewhat predictable. Its humorous as always and keeps the listener engaged.

If you could rename Mini Shopaholic, what would you call it?

Shopaholic plans a party

Classic chick lit

Where does Mini Shopaholic rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this audiobook as I love chick lit. I love hearing how the heroine thinks and the letters that are written back to her from others. Maybe it helps that I am not a shopaholic, so I find it very funny. I am certainly not a qualified critic of English literature, but I know what draws me in and keeps me entertained as I perform crafts such as sewing while I listen.

What did you like best about this story?

The way everything tends to work out for the heroine, despite her quirky way of thinking.

What does Rosalyn Landor bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Definitely the British voice. I feel as if I am listening to a funny movie.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Funny!

Breezy and fun

If you like the previous "Shopaholic" books, you'll enjoy this. Narrator's accent and expression is a pleasure to listen to. Some might find this just more of the same (I"d like to give it 3 1/2 stars), so it depends on if that is something you want to embark on.

Can’t seem to get enough Shopaholic

I absolutely loved Mini Shopaholic. This is the story of Becky and her life after her daughter is born. This book seemed longer than the others which is not a bad thing at all I enjoyed every minute of it. This is the typical Shopaholic book where Becky is up to all her crazy ideas and trying not to shop (due to a bank failure and a promise to Luke). I really enjoyed the story and the narrator. If you like the other Shopaholic books you should like/love this one too. I really hope there is going to be a 7th book I just can’t seem to get enough Shopaholic.

Another in a series....

All of Sophie Kinsella's books are great to listen to. Start the series from the beginning and laugh your way through all of them!

Best one yet

This is the best of the Shopaholic series yet. Don't miss this one. I laughed out loud- very embarrassing.