Sophie Kinsella

Wow, for a small book, this packs a lot of punch. [spoiler] And then to hear the afterward that a lot of this is based on the author's life. Jaw dropping and heartbreaking. I've been reading Madeline Wickham/Sophie Kinsella since my teenage years and this floored me. GBM is no joke and scary and I am just sending all the good thoughts that it doesn't come back. The book is about the main character who is an author and sees big success, has an amazing husband and five children. She's been on the red carpet and just feels really lucky because her life has been really good. But then, she wakes up and she's in the hospital and not sure why. She had a brain tumor, which was cancerous and it was removed, but her short term memory is crap. Her husband has had to tell her over and over that she has brain cancer. Eventually, she does remember and goes through the chemo and radiation, and hopes for the best. As far as the book ends, it hasn't come back. And then the afterward by the author says that this is based on her life. Some fictional things throw in there, but overall, it's her story. I hate to say this was a really good story, because good god. But it really was. I was sucked in and it hit my heart. Madeline, I really, really send you all the best wishes and all the positive vibes!!!… (more)

2022 Advent, Day 23: We are in the final stretch to christmas and today's book was the first that actually made me squeal for not when I opened it. I have been a fan of Shopaholic series since I was a young preteen, seeing the film version and wishing I spoke Finnish. Sophie kinsella is one of my favourite authors (love a twenties girl) when I'm in the mood for something light or I just need a laugh. I saw this exact book in the shop lady week and prevented myself from buying it and I am so freaking happy about getting it today. I recommend as I recommend most kinsella's books. Don't take it too seriously, just laugh and try not to lie on your resume. Before reading the Christmas instalment, I embraced my own inner Shopaholic and finished up the Christmas shopping. I am definitely not a procrastinator. I definitely am on top of the Christmas prep and I am not using last minute shopping to avoid paper writing......
Anyway, the book was hilarious as expected.

2023 Advent Reread Review: Today's bonus book is Shopaholic Christmas, a wonderfully joyous romp that I have read a few times before (since last year). I love the MC, the sheer audacity, the charisma. Love it.… (more)

Meet Emma Corrigan, a young woman with a huge heart, an irrepressible spirit, and a few little secrets: Secrets from her boyfriend: I've always thought Connor looks a bit like Ken. As in Barbie and Ken. Secrets from her mother: I lost my virginity in the spare bedroom with Danny Nussbaum while Mum and Dad were downstairs watching Ben-Hur. Secrets she wouldn't share with anyone in the world: I have no idea what NATO stands for. Or even what it is. Until she spills them all to a handsome stranger on a plane. At least, she thought he was a stranger.…Until Emma comes face-to-face with Jack Harper, the company's elusive CEO, a man who knows every single humiliating detail about her...… (more)