I am currently halfway through reading the first of the books in the Shopaholic series, and to be totally honest I am a little bit dissapointed, now don't get me wrong it is a good read but I just can't seem to get hooked. I have a feeling that this is down to my own impatience of watching the film first.
The book is more in depth and a slightly different story line than the film, but it is still about a sexy but ditsy city girl, we a unique way of handling money (or should I say ignorant way), the book will make you giggle and you can relate to Becky as a friend, a fellow fashion follower, and like every city girl, someone that is trying to make it in the business world.
Well before I go on, I will finish the second half of the book.
Friday, 19 February 2010
Sunday, 7 February 2010
Sophie Kinsella - Confessions of a Shopaholic
As soon as I finished my last book I was down the local library within the next half hour, desperate to start a new story. I finally got my hands on the book I had been longing to read 'Confessions of a Shopaholic' by Sophie Kinsella.
The reason behind wanting to start this series is because of the love of another one of Sophine Kinsella's books 'Twenties Girl', this book had me engrossed from the moment I turned the first page to the moment I closed it shut. So I thought, what better than to read another one of her books but to read her most famous series.
Now, I will admit, I have already seen the film (one of my weaknesses are Romantic Chick Flick Comedy's, I can't get enough, any chick flick recommendations please let me know!). But, I am hoping the book will open a whole other world and view into Becki Bloomwoods life.
The reason behind wanting to start this series is because of the love of another one of Sophine Kinsella's books 'Twenties Girl', this book had me engrossed from the moment I turned the first page to the moment I closed it shut. So I thought, what better than to read another one of her books but to read her most famous series.
Now, I will admit, I have already seen the film (one of my weaknesses are Romantic Chick Flick Comedy's, I can't get enough, any chick flick recommendations please let me know!). But, I am hoping the book will open a whole other world and view into Becki Bloomwoods life.
Saturday, 6 February 2010
Cecelia Ahern - If You Could See Me Now - REVIEW
Well I have now finished this enchanting novel, the book hasn't left my side for the past two weeks, I have it by my bedside, in the car and even on my work desk.
First of all I will tell you a little about the author, Cecelia Ahern. I originally heard about Cecelia through watching the film 'P.S I love you' based on the first novel she wrote at the age of only 21! She was born and grew up in Dublin, Ireland (you will notice Ireland plays a big part in her writing) and was always surrounded by the world of entertainment. She was part of an Irish pop ground who came third in the Irish national final for the Euro Vision song contest, her sister is married to Nicky from the Irish boy band Westlife, and her father was none other than the Taoiseach of Ireland until 2008 (equivalent to the role of a prime minister). I think this involvement in the modern world reflects in her stories.
'If you Could see me Now' was Cecelia Ahern's third novel, the book is written from two points of view, one from the Main character an organized, neat freak with a sad past, Elizabeth, the second from an unexpected character that appears in Elizabeth's world to show her how to live life to the full, Ivan.
Based in a small town in Ireland it is a heart warming love story with a little something special. The book will make you want to love, be loved, and appreciate the love of life.
Elizabeth is too busy for a social life, looking after her 6 year old nephew whilst his mother is no where to be seen, running her own interior design business, and having a father who is caught up in the past. With all the stress crashing in and out of her life she needed to experience some magic, along came Ivan. He was a lovable character with a child like instinct, always knowing what to say and what to do. He takes Elizabeth on a life changing adventure, helping her to reflect on her childhood and the person she has become today.
I smiled my way through this book, watching the relationship develop between Elizabeth and Ivan opened up my heart. The friendship and lost love between the two was heartbreaking as well as heart warming, it is a definite read for any one who loves a romantic, warm, enchanted novel to make you smile through out your day.
First of all I will tell you a little about the author, Cecelia Ahern. I originally heard about Cecelia through watching the film 'P.S I love you' based on the first novel she wrote at the age of only 21! She was born and grew up in Dublin, Ireland (you will notice Ireland plays a big part in her writing) and was always surrounded by the world of entertainment. She was part of an Irish pop ground who came third in the Irish national final for the Euro Vision song contest, her sister is married to Nicky from the Irish boy band Westlife, and her father was none other than the Taoiseach of Ireland until 2008 (equivalent to the role of a prime minister). I think this involvement in the modern world reflects in her stories.
'If you Could see me Now' was Cecelia Ahern's third novel, the book is written from two points of view, one from the Main character an organized, neat freak with a sad past, Elizabeth, the second from an unexpected character that appears in Elizabeth's world to show her how to live life to the full, Ivan.
Based in a small town in Ireland it is a heart warming love story with a little something special. The book will make you want to love, be loved, and appreciate the love of life.
Elizabeth is too busy for a social life, looking after her 6 year old nephew whilst his mother is no where to be seen, running her own interior design business, and having a father who is caught up in the past. With all the stress crashing in and out of her life she needed to experience some magic, along came Ivan. He was a lovable character with a child like instinct, always knowing what to say and what to do. He takes Elizabeth on a life changing adventure, helping her to reflect on her childhood and the person she has become today.
I smiled my way through this book, watching the relationship develop between Elizabeth and Ivan opened up my heart. The friendship and lost love between the two was heartbreaking as well as heart warming, it is a definite read for any one who loves a romantic, warm, enchanted novel to make you smile through out your day.
Tuesday, 2 February 2010
Cecelia Ahern - If You Could See Me Now
'If You Could see me now' written by Cecelia Ahern was the first book I read and even though this was the first book I read it was not the first book I wanted to choose.
I headed off to the library with excitement, I couldn't wait to smell that musky smell that lingers in every library across the country. There were so many of books, thousands of choices but I was there for only one. 'Confessions of a Shopaholic' by Sophie Kinsella. I hunted the shelves for the name Kinsella but unfortuantly what I was looking for was not to be found. After scanning the miles of books my eyes stopped at the title 'P.S I love you', If you have ever had to the chance to watch this film you will understand why I stopped to investigate further. My eyes switched to the book sitting next to the paperback with the title 'If You Could see me now' written by the same author as 'P.S I love you', Cecelia Ahern. Now, I know you should never judge a book by its cover but the chocolate brown hardback with swirly pink text made me make my mind up there and then. I got home and turned the first page of many pages to come.
I headed off to the library with excitement, I couldn't wait to smell that musky smell that lingers in every library across the country. There were so many of books, thousands of choices but I was there for only one. 'Confessions of a Shopaholic' by Sophie Kinsella. I hunted the shelves for the name Kinsella but unfortuantly what I was looking for was not to be found. After scanning the miles of books my eyes stopped at the title 'P.S I love you', If you have ever had to the chance to watch this film you will understand why I stopped to investigate further. My eyes switched to the book sitting next to the paperback with the title 'If You Could see me now' written by the same author as 'P.S I love you', Cecelia Ahern. Now, I know you should never judge a book by its cover but the chocolate brown hardback with swirly pink text made me make my mind up there and then. I got home and turned the first page of many pages to come.
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