While attempting to read this book, I could not stop my gag reflex from releasing vomit into my throat. I have never in my life tried to read such a dreadful, plotless piece of tripe before. I slightly enjoyed Can You Keep a Secret? and was looking for another light read. This was so light it floated away on a sea of disgust. The book is 99% dialogue, i.e. there is no plot. The main character is heinously insipid. I refused to donate this book to be sold as used to prevent someone else from having to waste their time with this horrid book.

This book has to be the best out of her series, its witty and fun. It is a great summer read if your looking for something light and funny. The entire series was great and i'm really hoping that she doesn't stop at this one i would definetely read more of Becky's adventures. I admit i've been where she has and overindulged and looked at my Visa bill and nearly passed out the first time. I can competely relate to all her adventures especailly this one i was actually 3 months pregnant when i started reading this i admit it was kinda redundant in some parts but it was funny anyways. The villian Venetia Carter was just Hillarious!!! I think that this was the greatest thing about this book was it actually had a "villian". It was amazing and please please Sophie Kinsella WRITE MORE ABOUT Becky Bloomwood (Brandon)!! I will be sure to purchase and read it if you do.

I loved all of the Shopaholic novels, but this has been my favorite. I found the new villain, Venetia Carter, of the book to be well-rounded and a good addition. But most of all, and for the first time ever, I actually felt Becky's pain when she discovered, or falsely discovered, that her husband was cheating on her and was as pissed off as her when Venetia did other things (eg.: made her wear weird "baby-supporting" clothes). I'd love to see another Shopaholic book, but, if not, this was a great final installment. I highly recommend it!

I've been a big Kinsella fan ever since I read her Undomestic Goddess book, followed by the Shopaholic series (yes, I read every single one of them!) I HAD looked forward to this one...and what a disappointment it was! Kinsella had a lot of material to work with...there's dearth of material to write about having a baby! But instead, Kinsella made Becky Brandon (nee Bloomwood) so STUPID! This is the first Kinsella book I bought that I cannot finish. This book was absolutely AWFUL! (Did anyone read her draft before publishing it?) I may never read any of Kinsella's books again.

I am not the type of person to not finish a book, but I couldn't force myself to read all of this. I have read the other books in this series. I liked the first one. It was kind of original and somewhat relatable. But now, the main character, Becky Bloomwood, is just annoying and irresponsible. The foreign bank accounts, credit cards, etc. are just ridiculous. Her husband has become a joke. What man, of any means, would put up with this amount of lying and trickery. I realize that there are people out there who have shopping disorders such as this, but it's an addiction. I think that the next book should be Shopaholic and Therapist.

Shopaholic (Becky) is now pregnant, nothing has change really, she is still overindulging and on this last book, she seems more stupid than ever!! dont get me wrong, i love the shopaholic series, but how much more can she buy?

I could not put the book down! I stayed up until 1:00 am to finish it. I absolutely loved it. I found myself hysterically laughing at so many parts in the book (Becky's mum and Janice talking about what labor was really like & the names Becky told Elinor they were considering.... so funny!). The story brought so many memories back of my own first pregnancy and the fears I felt about labor and being someone's mother. Also, that first time you see that little baby and the feeling that comes over you - Sophie Kinsella hit it on the head! Then there was the serious parts too when Becky thought she had lost Luke (and I don't blame her for feeling that way either). All around, it was just a FABULOUS book! I know Sophie Kinsella has said she will bring Becky & Luke back, I really hope this is true (she just HAS to - too much is left unfinished)and that she does it sooner rather than later (that's for my own selfish reasons - LOL). In fact, I hope she brings them back in several more books (for those who think the story is over, you don't have to buy them - there are plenty of us who will GLADLY keep on reading them).

I have directed my dear sister to never, ever use me again as guinea pig should she want a "guy's reaction" to a book. I can only hope that this expression of so-called chick-lit is not the standard by which most women are entertained. Ms. Kinsella has, as we say in pre-school sandlots, a bit of a potty-mouth, and has transformed this into a genre that I title as "Wants to be cute so she swears." OK, we get that you know all the FCC-forbidden words. We get that your characters think endlessly about consummation of, well, just about any enounter they encounter. My recommendation for Ms. Kinsella's penalty is that she must stay on a desert island for one full month (one of the longer months, like March), and then read and read Bronte and Austen (not re-read, as I am sure that writers like Ms. Kinsella have never read Bronte or Austen), and learn from them how to use prose to transform the reader. I even have a new crime of which I now accuse Ms. Kinsella: Prose Abuse.

Each time I finish another book in the amusing "Shopaholic" series, I'm pretty sure Kinsella has taken these characters as far as they can go. And then there's another adorable episode and I'm enchanted anew. Yes, Becky is materialistic -- but she's so good-hearted and besides, her passion for shopping has resulted in a career and made her something of a marketing savant. She loves Luke and her parents and her friends and is excited about motherhood. She's a Brit Lucy Riccardo for the new millennium. My only complaint about this book regards Dr. Carter. A bit too easy an obvious a villain, Dr. Carter's behavior seems just too ... dangerously wacky. Even in the crazy world of Becky Bloomwood!

IT'S EASY TO SEE HOW THIS FUN READ MADE IT TO THE TOP OF THE NY TIMES BEST SELLER LIST!! THE BOOK WAS ALSO CHOSEN BY AARP MAGAZINE. THIS BOOK WOULD EVEN BE A GREAT GIFT FOR THE PERSON WHO DOES YOUR EYEBROWS! I LAUGHED ALOUD OFTEN! I ENJOYED THIS READ SO MUCH, THAT I'VE ALSO READ MANY OTHER OF MS. KINSELLA'S BOOKS AND SHARED THEM WITH FAMILY AND GIRLFRIENDS!

This is the first book that I've read from the Shopaholic series. I adore the idea of light summer reading, but I've found myself disappointed by the other chick lit options I've tried in the past. I purchased this book in part because we are considering trying to become pregnant this summer; I figured that even if the writing was tepid, the topic would hold my interest. I was pleasantly surprised to find the writing easy but excellent. I did not feel less intelligent for having read this book (a feeling I often get reading others in the genre) - I felt like I'd had a nice fun outing with a friend. I was worried based on some other reviews that I'd find the main character whiny, annoying, cloying, or entitled, but I was pleased to find her endearing. A bit ditzy, perhaps, but well intended and interesting. I recommend this book as a "fun" read. Great summer book, and especially nice if you're planning to become pregnant or already expecting yourself - ups the fun factor a bit, I suspect.

I had the misfortune of buying this book before a long flight to Europe. Due to a lack of alternative entertainment, I read the book from cover to cover. While the book had some funny excerpts, my extreme dislike for the main character (Becky Brandon) overshadowed any enjoyment garnered from the book.

Rather than being lovable, I found Becky to be irresponsible, annoying and pretentious. For example, after Becky's husband explains that his company is "hemorrhaging money" and asks her to reign in her spending, Becky responds by hiding her purchases from him. How very responsible of her, indeed.

Of course, I realize the book is of the chick lit genre, but it would have been nice to have a modicum of reality intermixed with the fiction.

To me, Becky represents the irresponsible consumerism that has resulted in the current credit crisis, and frankly, I don't find anything laughable about that. Kinsella appears to have mailed in this book, and it's evident that she exercised the same level of brain power as possessed by her heroine in thinking through the plot.

I loved loved loved this book.
Sophie K is sooo funny, I laughed out loud while reading this book at work!!
If you have ever rationalized a purchase in your mind, READ this!!

Characters are real, funny, warm, and contemorary.
Read the whole series, as I did, back to back, you wont be sorry you did. You'll find yourself passing them on to friends and family so you can talk about Beckys escapades.
Really great!!

"Amazing", is one word to sum up the book Shopaholic and Baby. The book is about a wealthy family of two, living in the busy city of London. They are about to have their dreams come true when Becky, the wife, finds out she is pregnant. Shopping is one of Becky's ways to get away from it all and to look for prams, clothes, bags, or anything else for the baby. Becky wants everything to be perfect for the baby, but the perfection turns out to be not so perfect.
I really enjoyed this realistic fiction book. All of the wacky things Becky does makes this book worthwhile to read. Sophie Kinsella really puts you in the story by having side notes in addition to the book. This novel is geared to young adults, more than adults. If you enjoy shopping, conflict, or babies, you will definitely love Shopaholic and Baby.
*-Morgan-*

Latest installment in the wildly successful Shopaholic series, I was excited to read this book. While I thoroughly enjoyed the other books in the series and have read them multiple times, I can say that this one fell a bit short of the bar that Kinsella herself has set. Slow to start, I had trouble really connecting with Becky and her latest set of problems. Still as funny as the others, it just wasn't laugh out loud funny. I'm hoping for better things from the next book. Sorry Sophie, but it wasn't a home run.

I read all 4 of the Shopaholic books and they seem to just be very repetitive. You can basically predict after the first book what the main character will do. But I still got through them all and though they were cute.

another winner by sophia kinsella! in this edition, becky brandon (nee bloomwood), back from her honeymoon and ready to start her life in london as mrs. luke brandon, finds herself expecting after returning from a glorious 10 month vacay all over the world. her shopping anecdotes in preparing for the baby are hilarious, of course, but enter a fabulous new OBGYN (fresh from L.A. where her clientele was strictly A list), and a next-to-impossible waiting list, who just happens to be luke's ex-girlfriend from college! she's gorgeous, brilliant and becky starts to worry is after luke. only no one believes her. is pregnancy making her overly emotional or could it be true?? with becky's insane shopping and tedious ways, not to mention her ever-growing waistline, does the dr. have what it takes to steal luke away?

you'll rip through the pages in record time, with more laugh-outloud moments than you could possibly count and get a truly fabulous ending... as ms. kinsella always provides.

if you love sophia kinsella and our beloved shopaholic, becky, you will adore this book!


i'm out of shopaholic books to read, please write another!!!!!!

This is the latest in Kinsella's Shopaholic series. I'm a huge fan of the books and am looking forward to the film in the making. Becky is likeably crazy and manages to get in to some twisted situations. Humor and laugh out loud scenes are abundant!

After much debating, I finally caved and bought this book. At first, I thought that the main character was self absorbed and shallow and that I wouldn't like her. However, after reading further in the story, I found her somewhat 'charming'.

Needless to say, I found the book enjoyable. I couldn't really relate to the main character but I somehow lived vicariously through her. Also, the other characters were fun to read about.

The plot was very predictable, but that didn't take away from the fun of the book. Overall, it was quite funny and entertaining.

My dirty little secret: I have read all of the SHOPAHOLIC books. Obviously, I have liked them, or I wouldn't have kept on reading.

Still, in SHOPAHOLIC AND BABY, author Sophie Kinsella finally may be running out of steam. These books are kind of like a one note symphony, and that note now is getting tired.

On the other hand, her heroine Becky Bloomwood is so marvelously realized that it is impossible not to enjoy her skewed--but sweetly so--Becky view of the world.

In this novel, Sophie has Becky happily married to hunk Luke Brandon and expecting her first baby. Nothing but the best for Sophie's favorite character. Though pregnant, Becky remains obsessed by fashion here, probably a victim of fashion, albeit a victim with swollen feet.

Even if the humor is getting predictable, Kinsella is an excellent writer whose plot structure and use of language remain first-class. And, as always, Kinsella transmits a wonderful sense of place; in this story, upper class, up-to-the-minute London, as seen through the cockeyed prism that is Becky's point-of-view.

All of the SHOPAHOLIC books are interesting and, just as importantly, these also are fun.

Babies are in right now so this is a perfect addition to the series! I read it when I was pregnant with my first baby and totally feel her! Great read even if you don't have a kid!

That's what append to me averytime a read something about Becky. I love the Shopaholic series but I really can not understand how can a man put up with her. :)

I must admit that even though Becky was really starting to annoy me as each book kept coming, I felt that I should continue the series. Well, I read Shopaholic & Sister and Shopahlic & Baby back to back. Although Becky still annoyed me (Don't we all wish we had people to save us from all our mess-ups!?) I thought she ws much more enjoyable as a soon-to-be mom. Plus, the shopping is for a baby and not her constantly! I do hope this is the final book of the series because it definitely summed up all the books and made me enjoy the character again! This is a fun and quick read!

Becky back in all her hormonal bliss! Shopaholic and Baby takes Becky and Lukes relationship to a whole new level and really challenges their marriage at times throughout the book. The book was full of exciting twists and turns and of coarse Baby Dior! i just started and finished the series very recently and loved every second of it! Becky is a girl after my own heart and not only has a brain but an amazing eye for fashion.Sophie writing is light and relaxing and i would highly recommend anyone of her novels. Shopaholic and baby is one of my favorite books in the series and i hope Sophie will continue on with Becky's stories!!

the book was in wonderful condition when shipped and came before i expected! no complaints!

Easily my favorite of the shopaholic series & 3rd fav Sophia Kinsella novel (1st is Can you keep a secret, 2nd The Undomestic Goddess). Kinsella has a way of writing that keeps you glued, and laughing out loud!

Even if you don't like shopping, this book is to die for. I love all of Sophie Kinsella's books. I just laugh so hard at Becky. She tries so hard to stop shopping. Then she has a baby. It is so funny. You need to read the part about her wedding too. There is British humor too.

I love anything buy Sophie Kinsella. Becky, the main character is hilarious. I recommend you read her other books since they all are more or less realted to each other, almost like sequels. This book is laugh out loud funny. The characters are crazy and do the dumbest things that you can't help but laugh!

This just might be my favorite Shopaholic book yet! Becky is up to all her usual antics but her views on pregnancy are hysterical. I was laughing out loud!

My first Shopaholic was "Shopaholic Ties the Knot". From that moment I became addicted to Sophie Kinsella. I have read every book on the series, plus the hilarious "Can you Keep a Secret?" and "The Undomestic Goddess", which I think it is her best book so far.

I was a bit unsure when I began reading "Shopaholic and Sister" Jess was too difficult to like, but I loved it at the end. I laughed so hard during the whole trip to Cumbria! But with Shopaholic and Baby... well, it just wasn't as funny. Becky sounded stupid at moments. And she was not, she may be an irresponsible, self centered day dreamer but she was not stupid! Looking for home options in the Caribbean was just a bit too unbelievable. That couldn't be Becky! Becky would be looking for houses she couldn't afford, not for houses that far away!

Anyways, I enjoyed the lecture. It wasn't super, but it was ok. I hated Venetia so much and it was nice to see Jess and Suze again, the whole gang. I wished Sophie had taken a bit longer in writing it and reviewing it.

I will definitely buy her next book, though. I can't wait to get my hands on it!

For those who like Sophie Kinsella's books, this one was amazing. Becky is up to her usual craziness and I found myself laughing out loud as I read the book. A very entertaining read.