Mini Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella | The Dial Press | Fun & Lighthearted Novel for Book Lovers & Fashion Enthusiasts | Perfect for Beach Reads & Commute Entertainment

Funny and sweet continuation of Becky Bloomwood saga.I found this book as well written and the plot as strong as all the previous ones.A big fan of the series, I had found myself on both sides of shopaholic spectrum.Sometimes I feel like Becky ( and even had had similar situations in my life and shopping) and sometimes I am as frugal as her sister. In my mind, this shows how well the author can relate to her audience.Because we hear so much from the media how troubled the economy is, many people start getting into poverty mentality. These are the reviewers who wrote that it was inappropriate for Becky to plan a big party for her husband in "these tough economic times." If you feel this way please remember when you read the book that this is a work of fiction written to entertain while teaching some fine life lessons.Becky and we all LIVE ONCE and the book reminds us that we've got to live and have fun no matter what times bring or what happens in the economy - in Great Britain, here in the US or overseas. Some people party and celebrate like Becky because they simply can afford it, and some may have to do with the help of "pound shops" or 99 cent stores. The key is to live the life no matter what the media tells you and create your own opportunities for fun, friendships, celebrations and good times.Warmhearted, strong and inventive, the main character is true to herself in this sequel as well.I read this book in just two days and laughed out loud a lot. It felt great!This is a keeper for me as well as all the previous books from the Shopaholic series.There is also an opening for another book set in Hollywood. I will be looking for that one in due time as well.I do hope Sophie Kinsella has more Becky adventures with life and shopping for all her faithful readers in the future.