Shopaholic to the Stars: A Novel (Shopaholic, #7)

by Sophie Kinsella

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Party Crasher and Love Your Life . . .

“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

Sophie Kinsella returns to her beloved Shopaholic series with Becky Brandon (née Bloomwood) newly arrived in Hollywood and starry-eyed. She and her two-year-old daughter, Minnie, have relocated to L.A. to join Becky’s husband, Luke, who is there to handle PR for famous actress Sage Seymour. Becky can’t wait to start living the A-list lifestyle, complete with celebrity sightings, yoga retreats, and shopping trips to Rodeo Drive. But she really hopes to become a personal stylist—Sage’s personal stylist—if only Luke would set up an introduction. Then, unexpectedly, Becky is offered the chance to dress Sage’s archrival, and though things become a bit more complicated, it’s a dream come true!
 
Red carpet premieres, velvet ropes, paparazzi clamoring for attention—suddenly Becky has everything she’s ever wanted.
 
Or does she?

Praise for Shopaholic to the Stars

“A witty novel with the twists of a soap and the laughs of a rom-com.”—InTouch

“Shopaholic Becky is funnier than ever as she tries to make it in Hollywood as a celeb stylist.”—People

“Our beloved heroine Becky hilariously juggles motherhood and a new career. . . . Sophie Kinsella is such a genius.”—Redbook

“It’s impossible not to fall in love with Becky and her antics, and this latest offering doesn’t disappoint. With appeal for fans of Kinsella’s prior Shopaholic books, this one will draw in new fans as well. Like the first six in the series, [Shopaholic to the Stars] is screamingly funny and lots of fun.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Take the caustic wit of Gillian Flynn and the comedy of manners of Edith Wharton, add a British accent—that’s Sophie Kinsella.”—The Globe and Mail

“Fans of the series who love Becky just as she is (and has always been) will enjoy this seventh series entry. . . . Kinsella expertly plots this story and deftly drops in some unexpected twists.”—Library Journal

“Becky is a truly engaging narrator. She may be self-centered, a shopping addict and a bit flighty, but she’s also good-natured and genuinely funny. It’s a joy to accompany her on her journey, no matter how tangled it seems at times. A light, enjoyable read that’s pure escapism.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Winsome Becky’s romp through Hollywood will thoroughly entertain readers, and the novel’s conclusion neatly paves the way for Becky’s next adventure.”—Booklist

“Loyal fans who have enjoyed Kinsella’s flakey protagonist in previous stories will enjoy this outing.”—Fredericksburg Free Lance–Star

“Kinsella fans will be ecstatic for this long-awaited addition to the author’s Shopaholic series. Lighthearted, warm, funny—Kinsella rules the red carpet with Becky’s new Hollywood adventures. A little unsolved mystery at the end may cause the paparazzi to swarm Becky’s home and leave readers wanting more.”—RT Book Reviews

• ISBN10: 0812993861
• ISBN13: 9780812993868
• Publish Date: 21 October 2014 (first published 1 January 2014)
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc
• Imprint: Dial Press Inc.,U.S.
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 496
• Language: English
• URL: https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9780812993868

Reviews

[Sam@WLABB]

I like the Shopaholic books, because we get Becky being Becky. Yes, she gets super focused on things, and has trouble seeing the big picture. Yes, she can be rather self-involved. BUT, she always eventually realizes what she is doing and what is important, and that is why we are ok with Becky.

This book takes Becky, Luke, and the whole gang to Hollywood. As an right-coaster, I was amused with the LA-satire, and all Becky's attempts to embrace the LA lifestyle. I laughed often, as is what I expect with a Kinsella book. However, Kinsella had many different storylines, and left the biggest one up in the air. I am ok with this though, because Kinsella gave us the next book, Shopaholic to the Rescue. I am, and remain, a fan of this series and of Sophie Kinsella.

On a side note, Luke was so swoony. Becky is a very lucky woman.

[tweetybugshouse]

I borrowed this book from the library instead of buying it mostly cause it is the 7th book in a series that i did not think would have this many books. It more of a beach read and i was pretty sure it was going to be played out and i was not gonna finish it i mean at 472 pages what is becky gonna get into that would keep me reading. Well Sophie Kinsella did she kept me gripped the whole way thru and top it off she ends with a cliff hanger, a shopholic cliff hanger wow. I hooked at least for one more book!!!

[Leah]

For all of us Sophie Kinsella fans it’s been a LONG, LONG wait for the next installment of Becky Brandon’s (nee Bloomwood) fabulous adventures, especially since Mini Shopaholic left us with the tantalising notion that Ms Brandon was off to LA! LOS ANGELES! THE LAND OF CELEBRITY! In fact, I’m surprised Becky hasn’t already been there, but she hasn’t. In celebration of the new Shopaholic novel – Shopaholic To The Stars, I was planning to re-read the entire series, in preparation, and because they never go out of style, but the proof copy arrived, and I couldn’t fathom reading six books before I got to this one… So my re-read will have to wait (and I can’t WAIT, because Shopaholic To The Stars brings back so many early Becky B adventures that you can’t help smiling) and the world of the Shopaholic is the same as ever… Utterly delightful.

What can I say that hasn’t been said before about the greatness of Becky Brandon? It doesn’t matter what kinds of scrapes she gets into, how deep a hole she digs herself, you still love her because she has that charming personality you just love. And as with the rest of the series, Shopaholic To The Stars is a delightful romp through LA, with everyone’s favourite Shopaholic. But, as it’s a Shopaholic novel, it’s not all plain sailing. Becky struggles to find herself a job in LA-LA land, Luke won’t introduce her to his client, actress Sage Seymour, and Becky’s worst enemy has returned – Alicia Bitch Long-Legs. (Oh how I missed ABLL!!!! NOT!!!) Then Suze and Tarquin arrive, and Tarquin is taken under the wing of a hippy. I mean, someone who works at Golden Peace, the place to be if you’re stressed (or on drugs, or have a shopping addiction *cough* Becky *cough*). There’s a lot that goes on during Shopholic To The Stars and Becky gets herself into a lot of scrapes – she comes close to divorce in every book, I’m sure (and I panic about it A LOT) but I was literally frightened while reading Shopaholic To The Stars. Because Luke is cool, the coolest husband ever, and I just fear one day Becky will push him too far!

The book is just totally LA, totally Becky. Compulsively readable, hard to put down, everything I love about a Kinsella book. It’s funny, as well, actually. Genuinely, snortingly funny. When Becky accidentally ends up acting as a seamstress and tells the girl she’s actually had a change of career I snorted with laughter. I just can’t talk about the book enough, there’s so much chaos, so much Hollyweird stuff going on, it’s exactly what you’d expect if Becky B ever ended up in Hollywood, let’s be honest. No one else can do it quite like she does, and it’s awesome. So awesome to be back in Becky’s world, to see Luke and Minnie (whose new favourite word is “Pleeeeeeeeeeease”), to have Suze and Tarquin come to LA (Tarkie! IN LA!!!! Insane). It’s like being back with old friends again and it’s delightful. Even when it’s all going wrong, you know it’s going to be okay, because Becky will save the day, and because she always does and I just loved it.

The ending nearly killed me. Kinsella likes her cliff-hangers, at least where Becky is concerned, and when I got to the last page and saw “Becky will return soon”, I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry, because so much was left unsaid! So much was left unravelled. What the heck is up with that? What is going on with Becky’s dad? WHAT’S GOING ON? I really hope Becky is returning soon – and not two or three years soon, because that’s not soon. I could do with it, like, yesterday to be perfectly honest ;). I loved Shopaholic To The Stars, it’s like your favourite blanket on a cold, rainy night, or the perfect pair of slippers (or Manolo’s, if you’re Becky). So good, so so good. Kinsella is a genius, and I love that she never lets me down, with her books. Shopaholic fans will ADORE this novel. It’s Becky’s most adventurous, dangerous adventure yet, and I wanted MORE.