Book Review: Christmas Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella
When it comes to a cosy, funny, festive read, you can't go wrong with the Christmas instalment of Sophie Kinsella's bestselling Shopaholic series. I've loved all of the Shopaholic books; they're brilliant for settling down with a big mug of tea and blitzing through in a few hours. What I love most about them, though, is that they don't feel just like 'fluff' with no substance. There are really lovely moments in this and great lessons to be learned. Becky Brandon (nee Bloomwood) is happily married to Luke and living with him and their daughter, Minnie, in a sleepy countryside village. When her parents suddenly decide that their usual Christmas plans have changed, they ask Becky if she'll host Christmas this year instead, and before Becky knows it, everyone has invited themselves round for the big day. Feeling increasingly under pressure to be the perfect Christmas hostess, and with WhatsApps pinging in from all directions with requests for 10 different ty...
