“There’s no such thing as ruining your life. Life’s a pretty resilient thing, it turns out.”
Sophie Kinsella is one of the best Chick Lit writers in the world. The New York Times bestselling novelist has crafted over 140 stories and sold more than 40 million copies, with her heartwarming tales of romance being enough to have even those with stony hearts starting to swoon. Best known for her Confessions of a Shopaholic series, join us here at What We Reading for the best books to read for all Sophie Kinsella fans!
Queen Of Babble – Meg Cabot
Lizzie Nichols has a major problem: she can’t keep anything to herself. And when she opens her mouth on a trip to London with her boyfriend Andrew, she finds herself in the UK capital with no partner and nowhere to stay.
Thankfully, her best friend, Shari, is spending the summer in a 16th-century chateau. A hilarious and touching tale of what happens when you blab too much, New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot runs readers through Lizzie’s escapades across this grand French estate, navigating blossoming romances and an inevitable habit of letting the truth slip.
Prada And Prejudice – Katie Oliver
As the heiress to the renowned London department store Dashwood & Jones, Natalie Dashwood loves to shop. In a setting that any fan of Sophie Kinsella books will relate to, under her affluent persona is a spending spree that is spiralling out of control.
With her family business floundering, hotshot business exec Rhys Gordon is brought in on a rescue mission. But, what intentions does he really have for the company? And is Natalie going to be able to resist his undeniable charm and winning smile?
Who’s That Girl? – Alexandra Potter
Imagine if you could meet your younger self. In Alexandra Potter’s Who’s That Girl? Readers are introduced to 31-year-old American Charlotte Merryweather, a high-flying successful owner of a PR company with a luxury apartment and her devoted boyfriend. ‘Lottie’ is her twenty-year-old self and represents a far more different character.
Carefree, passionate and kind, Charlotte embarks on a friendship that she hopes will teach her younger self about the realities of the world. But, will her years of experience rub off on Lottie? Or will the mentor find herself learning from her student?
Fairytale Of New York – Miranda Dickinson
Miranda Dickinson’s Fairytale of New York is the perfect winter romance book and introduces readers to Rosie, an English-born florist residing in New York City. Having escaped from a previous heartbreak, she has spent the past six years with her back turned on love.
However, the arrival of a ghost from her past forces her to confront the mysteries behind her arrival in the Big Apple. A touching debut book from Dickinson, who showcases her ability to subvert expectations right up until the final chapter!
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The Chocolate Lovers’ Club – Carole Matthews
The first entry in a series of four books following friends Lucy, Autumn, Nadia and Chantel, The Chocolate Lovers’ Club is the ultimate book on friendship for those who love Sophie Kinsella.
Bonded by their shared love of chocolate, the four friends meet at Chocolate Heaven cafe to discuss their day-to-day lives and issues. It’s a touching and sometimes hilarious read and one that taps into the loyalty of friends and how, no matter the troubles going on around them, they always have their connections to fall back on.
The Little Lady Agency – Hester Browne
Melissa Romney-Jones is a sweet and naive introvert. She bakes, writes and is a master planner but whose career in love and life has so far yielded nothing but disappointments. When she is sacked from her latest job, she decides to don a blonde wig and cultivate an alter-ego: ‘Honey’.
This no-nonsense bombshell creates a business accompanying hopeless bachelors on shopping trips and awkward social occasions; however, when one dashing American client requests to see her more and more, Hester Browne’s The Little Lady Agency is the story of how Melissa and Honey’s two worlds start to collide.
The Woman Who Stole My Life – Marian Keyes
From bestselling author Marian Keyes, The Woman Who Stole My Life is about an Irish beautician Stella Sweeney. Readers follow Stella as she falls ill, recovers and forges a new life as a successful self-help novelist.
Having moved back to the mundane life in her native Dublin, question marks continue to hang over why she would trade in such an affluent life. Why has she found herself with terrible writer’s block? And who is the mysterious individual she is constantly on the phone to?
Part-time reader, part-time rambler, and full-time Horror enthusiast, James has been writing for What We Reading since 2022. His earliest reading memories involved Historical Fiction, Fantasy and Horror tales, which he has continued to take with him to this day. James’ favourite books include The Last (Hanna Jameson), The Troop (Nick Cutter) and Chasing The Boogeyman (Richard Chizmar).
