Shopaholic & Baby

By: Sophie Kinsella

Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor

Length: 11 hrs and 57 mins

Publisher's summary

With over seven million copies of her beloved books in print, Sophie Kinsella is a true phenomenon. Now, after nearly two years without a hilarious new Shopaholic novel, here’s Becky...and baby!

Becky Brandon (née Bloomwood) is pregnant! She couldn’t be more overjoyed - especially since discovering that shopping cures morning sickness. Everything has got to be perfect for her baby: from the designer nursery...to the latest, coolest pram...to the celebrity, must-have obstetrician. But when the celebrity obstetrician turns out to be her husband Luke’s glamorous, intellectual ex-girlfriend, Becky’s perfect world starts to crumble. She’s shopping for two...but are there three in her marriage?

Shop therapy: don't miss more in the Shopaholic series.

©2007 Sophie Kinsella (P)2007 Books on Tape

Critic reviews

"Through it all, Becky never loses her spark, making this fifth entry in the Shopaholic series every bit as delightful and hilarious as its predecessors." (Booklist)

“From sonograms to the hottest baby strollers to tricked-out birthing rooms... Kinsella’s ode to baby blues is both sly and slapstick.” (Publishers Weekly)

“As fun as a shopping spree.” (Entertainment Weekly)

“Faster than a swiping Visa, more powerful than a two-for-one coupon, able to buy complete wardrobes in a single sprint through the mall - it’s Shopaholic!” (The Washington Post)

Absolutely FAB!

This is the BEST Shopaholic ever. Rosalyn Landor is the perfect narrator for this book, and should be on a very short list for narrating the (hopefully) NEXT in the series. If you love the Shopaholic books, this one is FAB! Get it today!

least favorite of the series

I have read/listened to all of Sophie Kinsella's books and look forward to the next one. This is my least favorite for the following reasons: The narrator portrays Luke in a different way from the other books--he comes across as too serious and sometimes mean when in the others he just seemed to be somewhat pleasantly perplexed by Becky. And Becky is inconsistent in her behavior as well--far too fawning over Luke and lacking the spunk that has made the character so appealing. Please--an obstetrician who used to have a relationship with the husband--who would ever consider going back a second time. That was unrealistic. It took me forever to finish listening, many car trips, a couple of flights, and a huge pile of ironing. I still look forward to the next installment of this couple's adventures but hope to see more of the characteristics in the first books.

made me laugh

this book made me laugh several times. it was nice and refreshing to listen to to and from work. looked forward to it everyday

Classic Shopaholic..

i think this book in the series is my next favorite next to the first, as a pregnant mother to be I really enjoyed it..

Love the books but this is worst narrator

The narrator is waaaayyy to dramatic. Her male voices are cringe worthy. It’s hard to stay focused on the plot because it sounds like she’s trying to make her performance outshine the plot. I’ll get through it, but I’m tempted to up the speed setting to see if it helps. I hope she doesn’t narrate the next one!!!!!

Shopaholic and Baby

The story itself was easily 5 stars, but the narrator again was awful compared to the first two which really detracted from the enjoyment of it. Her voice sounded like a woman in her 40's instead of her 20's. I hated the way she called Suze "Suzy"

I always liked Suze and was glad more was done with her character this time around but the narrator failed to make her nearly as interesting as the one who read the first two books.

I would still buy the next book to see what happens in Becky's future life though...but hopefully by then they will get the original narrator back.

Changing Narrators....

I love these books, however, I do NOT love the changing Narrators. A series should keep the same narrator throughout, especially when the current narrator does not double check the series to see how names are pronounced and the characters are read. Ex. Suzie, is Sooze and always has been from day 1. I miss the last narrator who read Shopoholic & Sister.

Other than that, the story continues on about Rebecca's never ending shopping desires and must haves. Amusing and entertaining. I like to listen to these books in between deep and heavy storylines.

AWFUL Narrator

Story is Great! Narrator is BAD. Luke sounds like an old and stuffy man. Becky sounds old. Jess sounds weird. All other narrators were MUCH better. And yeah, the Suzy pronunciations were aggravating. It's Suze!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JUST LOVED IT!

This book is one of Sophie Kinsella's finest....I was a bit worried after the 4th book, Shopaholic and Sister, but this book came through...I didn't want it to end! I hope she keeps right on going with this series...

Good for mindless listening

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, its a fun story to add to the Shopaholic series.

What other book might you compare Shopaholic & Baby to and why?

Shopaholic and Sister

What does Rosalyn Landor bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The voices match perfectly with the characters!

If you could take any character from Shopaholic & Baby out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Danny. He's a ridiculously fab designer with high maintenance tendencies.