Archive for September 4th, 2010

As our Sophie Kinsella week draws to a close, here are the answers to our Sophie Kinsella quiz along with the marks everyone who entered received as well as the five winners of our Madeleine Wickham giveaway.

Sophie Kinsella quiz answers:

Q: Why did Becky Bloomwood borrow £20 from Luke in Confessions of a Shopaholic?
A: To buy a Denny & George scarf (we will accept ‘scarf’)

Q: “She’s a red-headed bitch and I hate her” is the t-shirt slogan Danny makes up in Shopaholic & Baby, but who was it about?
A: It was about Venetia Carter, Becky’s obstetrician (Venetia must have been named to get it correct)

Q: In Shopaholic & Sister, what do Becky and Jess have in common?
A: A specially made cupboard. Becky has a shoe cupboard whereas Jessica has a rock cupboard. (This question trouble almost everyone, but two got it right!)

Q: What does Becky name her daughter in Shopaholic and Baby?
A: Minnie Brandon (Minnie is also accepted)

Q: What is Becky’s nickname for Alicia, who works with Luke at Brandon Communications?
A: Alicia Bitch Long Legs (must be the full title, which is the one here to be correct)

Q: Which wedding does Becky choose to have in Shopaholic Ties The Knot?
A: Becky has the fake ceremony in New York and has the real wedding in Oxshott. (This was a trick question and ‘both’ is not a sufficient answer, nor is just naming the Oxshott wedding).

Q: Who played Becky and Luke in the film Confessions of a Shopaholic?
A: Isla Fisher and Hugh Dancy

Q: Who does Suze marry in Shopaholic Ties The Knot?
A: Tarquin Cleath-Stuart, her cousin (Tarquin/Tarkie is also accepted as an answer)

Q: What are the names of Becky’s parents?
A: Jane and Graham Bloomwood

Q: In Confessions of a Shopaholic, what does Luke take Becky shopping for?
A: Luggage, for his girlfriend Sascha.(Luggage is also sufficient)

Sophie Kinsella entrants:

Becci: 1/10
Sarah: 2/10
Charlotte: 3/10
Zahra: 5/10
Danielle: 5/10
Rebekah: 6/10
Hazel: 6/10
Mariasole: 6/10
Sharon: 7/10
Fatheha: 8/10
Becky: 8/10
Zoe: 8/10
Jane May: 8/10
Laura: 8/10
David: 8/10
Viv: 9/10
Stacey: 9/10
Nikki: 9/10
Anna: 9/10
Kate: 9/10
Vicky: 9/10
Katherine: 9/10
Emma: 9/10
Nickie: 9/10
Kelly: 10/10
Saroosh: 10/10

Sophie Kinsella bundle winner: Of the two that got 10/10, Random.org picked Kelly to win the Shopaholic bundle of books! Congrats Kelly!

Madeleine Wickham Giveaway winners: Tamara (US/Canada), Nancy (US/Canada), Ruthie (US/Canada), Kirstie (Rest of the world), Nikki (Rest of the World). Congrats to all!

We’ve put a lot of effort in putting together Sophie Kinsella week, and can’t quite believe it’s over already! We have had real fun reading all of the fantastic Shopaholic books again, and of course reviewing the brand new and fantastic title Mini Shopaholic, and being able to do exciting things like an interview with the lady herself of course!

During the week, we were actually contacted by Sophie’s publishers ourselves to thank us for putting together Sophie Kinsella well, and they actually included a little email from Sophie herself who has been enjoying our week dedicated to her, and so we wanted to share it with all of you too!

We hope you’ve all enjoyed Sophie Kinsella week as much as we have too!

“To all at ChickLit Reviews

I have never in my life had a week named after me, and I’m so honoured! I’m also bowled over by all the wonderful comments from everyone. Thank you!! It means so much to me to think my books have struck a chord and given people pleasure. I really hope you enjoy Mini Shopaholic - it was certainly a lot of fun to return to Becky

Once again, thank you so much - I really appreciate all your support.

love from Sophie x”