Madeleine wickham is the author of several novels, including the tennis party, a desirable residence, swimming pool sunday,and cocktails for three. Time senior reporter andrea sachs reached the prolific novelist at her home in london. Below is a list of sophie kinsellas books in order of when they were originally published and in chronological order. Boxed set with the tennis party, a desirable residence, the gatecrasher by. Theyre a bit more serious, a bit darker and are all.
She gets you involved in the story right away and fleshes out her characters quickly and in interesting ways. She settled on a new pen name, taken from her middle name and her mothers maiden name, and called herself sophie kinsella. Im so grateful to all of you for taking becky to your hearts, for. As sophie kinsella, she has written the shopaholic series as well as her recent hardcover, remember me.
Sophie kinsella madeleine wickham books gluten free flour for bread recipes, before i was sophie kinsella, i was madeleine wickham. Kinsella wrote the gatecrasher and the wedding girl as madeleine wickham before deciding to try her hand at a lighter style of fiction. Sophie kinsella is the queen of chick lit, so it is only natural that she takes on chick flicks as well. Sophie kinsella, born madeleine sophie wickham, is a common name that arises every time british novelists are mentioned. Apr 14, 2015 sophie kinsella, finding audrey kinsella s foray into the young adult genre has been a brilliant decision. Sophie kinsella is a british author who specialises in the genre of chick lit. Sophie kinsella is currently considered a single author. Editions of swimming pool sunday by madeleine wickham. Im thinking of trying some of her books that she has written as madeleine wickham, im aware they are a completely different style, but can anybody tell me a bit about them, or recommend one.
While she has written successful books as madeleine wickham, its her shopaholic books, written under her kinsella name, that are international bestsellers. Sophie kinsellas fans are legion and its no real wonder why. Madeleine wickham is sophie kinsella, and the gatecrasher is just as delicious as her internationally bestselling shopaholic series. I am a massive sophie kinsella fan and especially love the shopaholic series so i was keen to read cocktails for three one of the books she wrote under her own name madeline wickenham and has now republished as sophie kinsella writing as madeline wickenham. Much better than the shopaholic series in my opinion i find becky really annoying. I love sophie kinsella, but have yet to find a madeleine wickham book that ive enjoyed. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading sleeping arrangements. In my opinion it is one of the best written by sophie kinsella. Sophie kinsella madeleine wickham books list of books by. Sophie kinsella jane green jennifer weiner emily giffin marian keyes meg cabot plum sykes lauren.
Sophie lives in london with her husband and family. Download and read online for free confessions of a shopaholic by sophie kinsella. She wrote her first novel at 24, when she worked as a financial journalist, but it was published under her real name madeleine wickham. Her books are smart, witty, and they are guaranteed to make you laugh out loud. Sophie kinsella books list of books by author sophie kinsella. The tennis party which was a critical and commercial success. Madeleine wickham is sophie kinsella, and is just as delicious as her internationally bestselling shopaholic series. As i stare at it, i can feel little invisible strings,silently tugging me toward it. Sophie kinsella is an international bestselling writer. Sep 27, 2010 with 20 million books already in print, british author madeleine wickham better known by her pen name, sophie kinsella is back with mini shopaholic, her sixth book featuring thriftchallenged heroine becky bloomwood.
She is the author of many number one bestsellers, including the hugely popular shopaholic series. Note from sophie when i was writing the first shopaholic book i remember thinking. Swimming pool sunday by sophie kinsella, writing as madeleine wickham one shimmeringly hot sunday in may, the delaneys open their pool to the whole village for charity. Sophie kinsella i have been a fan of sophie kinsella since confessions of a shopaholic was released in 2001. It was okay, but as an avid fan of her other writing, this one was a disappointment. This is the fourth or fifth book ive read by this author, and ive enjoyed them all. Madeleine wickham is the author of several novels, including the new york times bestsellers the gatecrasher and sleeping arrangements. So hold onto your haute couture hats, as you dive into the fantastic world of wickham. Sophie kinsella is the author of the bestselling shopaholic series, as well as the novels can you keep a secret.
She has also written seven bestselling novels as madeleine wickham and several books for children. Finding audrey is the perfect mix of comedy with an emotional and relatable subject we. Buy a desirable residence by sophie kinsella wa madeleine wickham from amazons fiction books store. Well, i think like this but does anyone else think like this. Explore audibles collection of free sleep and relaxation audio experiences. Sophie kinsella became a published author in 1995 with the tennis party as madeleine wickham. Boxed set with the tennis party, a desirable residence, the gatecrasher. Thats why she used a pen name to keep her styles of writing apart. She didnt feel shopaholic was really the same as her madeleine books so sophie was born. The wedding girl book by sophie kinsella thriftbooks. Shes sick of making wedding dresses, her partner philip has troubles at work, and the whole family wants a break.
The wedding girl is one such book with much meaty substance. Boxed set with the tennis party, a desirable residence, the gatecrasher sophie kinsella, madeleine wickham on. I didnt know how exactly to feel about fleur, i loved zara and antony, was annoyed but sympathetic for. Confessions of a shopaholic by sophie kinsella free download. Note from sophie before i was sophie kinsella, i was madeleine wickham. As sophie kinsella, she has written a number of bestsellers including the shopaholic series, twenties girl, remember me. Sleeping arrangements kindle edition by wickham, madeleine, kinsella, sophie. Sleeping arrangements kindle edition by wickham, madeleine. I love this author no matter what name she goes by sophie kinsella or madeline wickham. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A good nights sleep is essential for keeping our minds and bodies strong. Shes as bright and bubbly as her bestselling books and as uplifting to talk.
If you like the gatecrasher you will likelove 40 love too. Madeleine wickham has 16 books on goodreads with 223376 ratings. The novels of madeleine wickham are every bit as sassy and clever as her sophie kinsella books. Madeleine wickham born 12 december 1969 is a bestselling british author under her pseudonym, sophie kinsella. English author madeleine sophie wickham writes bestselling novels under her pen name sophie kinsella. Educated at new college, oxford, she worked as a financial journalist before turning to fiction.
Everythings coming up roses for fleur daxeny, as she goes through more rich men than she does designer hats. It has been announced that sophie kinsella will return to her bestselling shopaholic series with her first festive title, christmas. After reading all of sophie kinsellas books time and time again i decided to read some of the books she wrote under her other name, madeleine wickham, this being the first. Books by madeleine wickham author of cocktails for three.
Sophie kinsella audiobooks download instantly today. The book did not compare to the books she has written under the name sophie kinsella, it was easy to read however not that exciting, i wasnt too eager to turn the pages. The was the first one of the madeleine wickham books that i read as soon as i finsihed it i purchased the rest of the books and couldnt wait to read them. Madeline wickham has created nothing less than a phenomenon. Note from sophie i get a real buzz from writing the standalone novels and i think its because its all new i get to create a new heroine, give her new situations, explore new issues, put her in all new comedy moments and give her all the most embarrassing scenes i can. Sophie kinsella is a bestselling fiction author best known for her shopaholic series following the misadventures of becky bloomwood, the first of which was adapted for the big screen. As entertainment weekly puts it, kinsella gives chicklit lovers a reason to stay home from the mall. A desirable residence is sure to continue the phenomenal success of the sophie kinsella madeleine wickham franchise. Sophie kinsella s seventh book in the shopaholic series is an illustration of classic chick lit, with a fun and entertaining plot centred on the bumbling, guileless antics of heroine becky.
Bestseller this month title az title za release date newest first highest rated. Roman german edition by sophie kinsella and heidi lichtblau. Sophie kinsella is an international bestselling writer and former financial journalist. Madeleine wickham is the author of several acclaimed novels, including a desirable residence, cocktails for three, sleeping arrangements and the wedding girl.
The first two novels in her bestselling shopaholic series, the secret dreamworld of a shopaholic and shopaholic abroad, were adapted into the film confessions of a shopaholic 2009. Madeleine is indeed sophie s real name, and her books released under that name under madeleine are way more serious than her sophie k novels. Madeleine wickham sophie kinsella 3 books collection pack set. She has also written seven bestselling novels as madeleine wickham. The gatecrasher by madeleine wickham overdrive rakuten. Everyone is tangled up with everyone else, and in the most awkward possible way. You keep saying im fine to people when youre not fine. Best known for her book confessions of a shopaholic, sophie kinsella writes stories with spunky female leads that detail their exciting romantic endeavors. Ive read most of madeleine wickham sophie kinsella s books and usually love them.
They are refreshing and have a more real feeling to them than shopaholic, twenties girl, etc. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Sophie kinsella studied politics, philosophy and economics at new college, oxford. As events close in, they all begin to realize that some deceptions are just a bit too close to home.
Louise is there with her daughters, and while the children splash and shriek in the cool blue waters, she basks in the sunshine, attempting to ignore her estranged husband and dreaming. The first two shopaholic books were adapted into a film and. So far just one of her books has been adapted into a movie, but we will update this page as more of sophie kinsellas books hit the big screen. Her contributions in fictional writing can never be oversight with book series like shopaholic that received tremendous accolades and appreciation. Madeleine is indeed sophies real name, and her books released under that name under madeleine are way more serious than her sophie k novels. I think of all the books ive written, sleeping arrangements has my favourite setting. Gemm madeleine wickham born 12 december 1969 is a bestselling british author under her pseudonym, sophie kinsella. The official facebook page for sophie kinsella, author of the bestselling shopaholic series and standalone books including the undomestic goddess, surprise me, my not so. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. I started off my writing career with a series of novels which are rather different from my sophie kinsella books. I could read a book about paint if it had her name on it. Her first book as sophie kinsella was confessions of a shopaholic in 2000. The chicklit author sophie kinsellas life was dominated by her four sons, until baby sybella came along last year. Madeleine wickham sophie kinsella doesnt disappoint with this book.
Feb, 2008 ive read all the sophie kinsella books except the latest one, im on the waiting list. Madeleine sophie townley born 12 december 1969, known by her pen name sophie kinsella, is an english author. The shopaholic series is a series of chick lit novels by british novelist sophie kinsella madeleine wickham. Wickhams first novel under the pseudonym sophie kinsella. With her winning, witty series of shopaholic books, british author sophie kinsella real name. You can be highly intelligent and also ditzy and klutzy decca aitkenhead with her shopaholic series of novels, sophie kinsella is the quintessential chicklit writer. The main character is becky bloomwood, who goes through lifes adventures which of course includes shopping.
Madeleine wickham is the author of several acclaimed novels, including a desirable residence, cocktails for three, and the wedding girl. Confessions of a shopaholic by sophie kinsella at the best online ebook storage. Madeleine wickham author of cocktails for three goodreads. We caught up with kinsella over email to pry into her writerly life and habits, her thoughts on jealousy, and more. Madeleine wickham books list of books by author madeleine. Having read all of her sophie kinsella books, ive recently started reading madeleine wickham books. Sleeping arrangements, madeleine wickham shop online for. She is best known for writing a popular series of chicklit novels. Under her real name of madeleine wickham, she wrote several books which have more substance than the frothy ones under sophie kinsella. The trouble is, depression doesnt come with handy symptoms like spots and a temperature, so you dont realize at first.
Her books have sold over 40 million copies in more. Buy madeleine wickham ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. Books by madeleine wickham authors like madeleine wickham what should i read next register for free to build your own book lists. She is probably bestknown for writing the shopaholic series of books, but she has released several standalone novels, both under her own name, and also under her real name of madeleine wickham. But as i love madeleine wickham sophie kinsella i know i will enjoy the rest of it.
As sophie kinsella, she has written a number of bestsellers including the shopaholic series andcan you keep a. Her novels from the shopaholic series to her recent surprise me and beyond are fun and smart and will keep you turning pages like mad. Sophie kinsella books list of books by author sophie. Its set in a great big villa in the spanish mountains with a pool and lemon trees and olive groves and its absolutely idyllic. Download and read online for free ebooks written by sophie kinsella. Madeleine wickham aka sophie kinsella novel collection 8 book. She has also written several stand alone novels, a young adult novel, finding audrey, and this year is releasing her first ever childrens book, mummy fairy and me. In sleeping arrangements, she delivers a tantalizing tale about an outrageous holiday, proving that love lies in the most unexpected places. She must have germinated her ideas for can you keep a secret. Madeleine wickham s most popular book is cocktails for three. It was a fast, easy read, as most of her books are. Madeleine wickham, who also pens the shopoholic series as sophie kinsella, is a real treat of a writer. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Beautiful and utterly irresistible, her success at crashing funerals to find wealthy men is remarkable.
We use cookies on this site and by continuing to browse it you agree to us sending you cookies. Madeleine wickham s bitingly funny and edgy style keeps fans coming back for more. Buy a cheap copy of sleeping arrangements book by madeleine wickham. Although at times beckys behaviour did border on the insufferable and it took her longer than it should to come to her senses. You can be highly intelligent and also ditzy and klutzy decca aitkenhead with her shopaholic series of novels, sophie kinsella is. Sophie kinsella books for fellow shopaholics and more liveabout.