I started off my writing career with a series of novels which are rather different from my sophie kinsella books. Sophie kinsella madeleine wickham books gluten free flour for bread recipes, before i was sophie kinsella, i was madeleine wickham. Sophie kinsella became a published author in 1995 with the tennis party as madeleine wickham. Oct, 20 madeleine wickham born 12 december 1969 is a bestselling british author under her pseudonym, sophie kinsella. The official website of bestselling author, sophie kinsella. So far just one of her books has been adapted into a movie, but we will update this page as more of sophie kinsella s books hit the big screen. Sophie kinsella audiobooks download instantly today. Note from sophie when i was writing the first shopaholic book i remember thinking. I remember it so clearly, i was a sophomore in college. Madeleine wickham born 12 december 1969 is a bestselling british author under her pseudonym, sophie kinsella. Theyre a bit more serious, a bit darker and are all. The plot is a little far fetched and predictable but once you get over that the book is great.
Sophie started her writing career as madeleine, but when she came up with the idea for the shopaholic books, she felt it was so different from her previous work, that she had to write under a synonym. 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. She settled on a new pen name, taken from her middle name and her mothers maiden name, and called herself sophie kinsella. Madeleine is indeed sophies real name, and her books released under that name under madeleine are way more serious than her sophie k novels. Her hugely successful shopaholic series, the first book of which was. Her first book as sophie kinsella was confessions of a shopaholic in 2000. Ive read all the sophie kinsella books and keep thinking i should try the madeleine wickham books, but havent yet august, 2009 at 8. Sophie kinsella i have been a fan of sophie kinsella since confessions of a shopaholic was released in 2001. Im so grateful to all of you for taking becky to your hearts, for following her adventures and having fun with. Time senior reporter andrea sachs reached the prolific novelist at her home in london. 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. She is best known for writing a popular series of chicklit novels.
She didnt feel shopaholic was really the same as her madeleine books so sophie was born. Her books are smart, witty, and they are guaranteed to make you laugh out loud. She is also an oxford ppe graduate who had published seven successful novels under her real name, madeleine wickham, before switching. 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. Sophie kinsella, born madeleine sophie wickham, is a common name that arises every time british novelists are mentioned. I will definitely continue to buy sophie kinsella books for my holidays. Kinsella wrote the gatecrasher and the wedding girl as madeleine wickham before deciding to try her hand at a lighter style of fiction.
We use cookies on this site and by continuing to browse it you agree to us sending you cookies. Sophie kinsella is currently considered a single author. Books to read if you like sophie kinsella newinbooks. Sophie kinsella is the queen of chick lit, so it is only natural that she takes on chick flicks as well. Her books have sold over 40 million copies in more.
Madeleine wickham aka sophie kinsella novel collection 8 book. Her books have sold over 40 million copies in more than 60 countries, and been translated into over 40. 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. Madeleine wickham books list of books by author madeleine. Sophie kinsella is a pseudonym for madeleine wickham. Sophie lives in london with her husband and family. Well, i think like this but does anyone else think like this. Madeleine wickham author of cocktails for three goodreads. Sophie kinsella is a british author who specialises in the genre of chick lit.
But as i love madeleine wickham sophie kinsella i know i will enjoy the rest of it. Madeleine wickham born 12 december 1969 is a bestselling. Note from sophie before i was sophie kinsella, i was madeleine wickham. In this book, she introduces becky bloomwood, a quirky and lovable. 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. Buy a desirable residence by sophie kinsella wa madeleine wickham from amazons fiction books store. The novels of madeleine wickham are every bit as sassy and clever as her sophie kinsella books. As i stare at it, i can feel little invisible strings,silently tugging me toward it. The tennis party sophie kinsella writing as madeleine wickham.
Sleeping arrangements kindle edition by wickham, madeleine, kinsella, sophie. She did not reveal that sophie kinsella and madeleine wickham are. Theyre a bit more serious, a bit darker and are all ensemble pieces without a m. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading sleeping arrangements. Sophie kinsella madeleine sophie wickham nee townley is an english author of popular chick lit. Beautiful and utterly irresistible, her success at crashing funerals to find wealthy men is remarkable. Below is a list of sophie kinsellas books in order of when they were originally published and in chronological order. Madeleine sophie townley born 12 december 1969, known by her pen name sophie kinsella, is an english author. Dec 21, 20 the tennis party sophie kinsella writing as madeleine wickham the tennis party is much like many of kinsella wickhams novels well written, well paced and consistent, three things all good books should be. Madeline wickham has created nothing less than a phenomenon. Madeleine wickham is sophie kinsella, and the gatecrasher is just as delicious as her internationally bestselling shopaholic series. 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.
Best known for her book confessions of a shopaholic, sophie kinsella writes stories with spunky female leads that detail their exciting romantic endeavors. 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. I could read a book about paint if it had her name on it. Madeleine wickham is the author of several acclaimed novels, including a desirable residence, cocktails for three, sleeping arrangements and the wedding girl. As entertainment weekly puts it, kinsella gives chicklit lovers a reason to stay home from the mall. Her contributions in fictional writing can never be oversight with book series like shopaholic that received tremendous accolades and appreciation. While she has written successful books as madeleine wickham, its her shopaholic books, written under her kinsella name, that are international bestsellers. Youll find lots here about me, my books and my characters.
As sophie kinsella, she has written a number of bestsellers including the shopaholic series, twenties girl, remember me. The characters are brought to life well, especially rupert and isobel. 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. 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.
Sophie kinsella biography life, family, children, parents. Sophie kinsella is a pseudonym used by madeleine wickham to write. The chicklit author sophie kinsella s life was dominated by her four sons, until baby sybella came along last year. Sophie kinsella books list of books by author sophie kinsella. Madeleine wickham, who also writes as sophie kinsella, attended university at oxford, where she studied politics, philosophy and economics. See all books authored by madeleine wickham, including the wedding girl, and cocktails for three, and more on. Boxed set with the tennis party, a desirable residence, the gatecrasher by sophie kinsella and madeleine wickham jan 1, 2012 5. Sleeping arrangements kindle edition by wickham, madeleine. 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. With her winning, witty series of shopaholic books, british author sophie kinsella real name. English author madeleine sophie wickham writes bestselling novels under her pen name sophie kinsella.
Madeleine sophie wickham fodt madeleine sophie townley, 12. She is the author of many number one bestsellers, including the hugely popular shopaholic series. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. I read it on the beach whilst on holiday and thoroughly enjoyed it. She has also written seven bestselling novels as madeleine wickham. Boxed set with the tennis party, a desirable residence, the gatecrasher sophie kinsella, madeleine wickham on. Her first job was as a junior assistant on a magazine for retirees but she went on to be a financial journalist before becoming an author.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The gatecrasher by madeleine wickham overdrive rakuten. You started writing novels under your real name, madeline wickham. Her books have sold over 40 million copies in more than 60 countries, and been translated into over 40 languages. Sophie kinsella is the author of the bestselling shopaholic series, as well as the novels can you keep a secret. Sophie kinsella is an international bestselling writer and former financial journalist. Once i get an idea, i find it difficult to put it down. But the great thing is that shes ingenious and she never gives up.