Sharing some news
To my dear readers,
I’ve wanted for a long time to share with you a health update and I’ve been waiting for the strength to do so. At the end of 2022 I was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a form of aggressive brain cancer. I did not share this before because I wanted to make sure that my children were able to hear and process the news in privacy and adapt to our ‘new normal.’
I have been under the care of the excellent team at University College Hospital in London and have had successful surgery and subsequent radiotherapy and chemotherapy, which is still ongoing.
At the moment all is stable and I am feeling generally very well, though I get very tired and my memory is even worse than it was before!
I am so grateful to my family and close friends who have been an incredible support to me, and to the wonderful doctors and nurses who have treated me. I am also so grateful to my readers for your constant support. The wonderful response to THE BURNOUT has really buoyed me up, during a difficult time.
To everyone who is suffering from cancer in any form I send love and best wishes, as well as to those who support them. It can feel very lonely and scary to have a tough diagnosis, and the support and care of those around you means more than words can say.
I’ll be in touch soon, and in the meanwhile, greetings from London.
Sophie xx
New Shopaholic audiobooks narrated by Nell Hudson
WF Howes & Recorded Books have rerecorded and are relaunching the Shopaholic audiobooks! The talented Nell Hudson, star of Outlander and ITV’s Victoria, is narrating them, and they have brand new covers, too!
The first three books – The Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic (called Confessions of a Shopaholic in US & Canada), Shopaholic Abroad (called Shopaholic Takes Manhattan in US & Canada) and Shopaholic Ties the Knot – will be released on 14th March globally and available wherever you get your audiobooks.
In the UK, Australia, New Zealand and other Commonwealth territories, Shopaholic & Sister will follow on 4th April, Shopaholic & Baby on 2nd May and Mini Shopaholic on 6th June.
Listeners in the UK can download The Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic in audiobook here:
Listeners in the US can download here:
WIN a copy of The Burnout this Valentine’s Day
*This competition has now closed*
Want to spoil yourself or someone you love this Valentine’s Day? Enter here to win a copy of The Burnout and a trio of Monty Bojangles chocolate truffles.
*UK entrants only, T&Cs apply*
Join The Burnout Recovery Challenge!
This competition has now closed.
Are you a Sophie Kinsella superfan? Want to get involved with spreading the word about her latest book, The Burnout, for a chance to be one of the first to read it?
Then sign up for The Burnout Recovery Challenge!
In The Burnout Sasha’s (well-intentioned yet slightly misguided) mum encourages her to download an app and follow the 20 steps to recover from her burnout.
Inspired by the book, we’ll be setting weekly challenges on a special Instagram page. Each week (for 10 weeks) you will receive a quote from the book, an “inspirational” message and a fun task to complete. And each week there will be a prize on offer for the funniest entry!
Tasks include:
- Wild Swimming (paddling pools permitted)
- Communing with Nature (looking at a bird will do)
- Getting creative (no artistic skill required)
- #BookFace (recreate the book jacket!)
And more!
We have limited spaces on the private chat, so are looking for 200 superfans who will get really involved and embrace the challenge!
If you think this is you, please complete the application form below by midnight on Wednesday 2nd August. 200 people will be selected to take part.
The Burnout is out this October, and we can’t wait to spread the word about it!
Sign up here:
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New book! The Burnout
I’m so pleased to share the UK cover for my brand new book, The Burnout!
It’s all about Sasha, who hits a wall (quite literally!) and ends up going to recuperate from burnout at the Devon beach resort she loved as a child. However, the formerly grand hotel is a now a dilapidated shambles with comically bad staff (I loved writing them!) and the February weather is brutal. But even so, she’s in blissful solitude on the deserted, windswept beach, getting her thoughts together; getting her strength back; trying to figure stuff out.
Until, guess what? I’m sure you can… A handsome, obnoxious guy turns up with his own issues – and to her annoyance she has to share the beach with him.
At first, their relationship switches from completely ignoring each other to sparring with each other, but then a series of mysterious messages left on the beach draws them together, and….
I won’t give away any more right now. 
Find out more about the book here – it’s out now!
Signed copies are available from Waterstones.com 🙂
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What is your party persona? Take the quiz to find out!
Combining back to school fever with The Party Crasher celebrations, below is a quiz to find our your party persona! Which one are you?
QUESTIONS
At a party, you can be found:
- Making sure the canapés get refilled. You don’t want anyone to end up hungry!
- Chatting up a new friend.
- Off somewhere playing with the dog.
Your favorite party outfit is:
- Something classic, like an A-line dress.
- Anything with sequins.
- Something comfortable, like jeans and a t-shirt.
When it comes to the guest list:
- You’re flexible. You invite your friends and some coworkers but make it known you’re fine with them bringing guests. You don’t want anyone to feel left out!
- You invite everyone on your contacts list and a few people you bumped into on a pizza run. The more the merrier!
- You keep it to just a few close friends.
Your ideal party type is:
- An ’80s theme night with DIY decorations.
- A masquerade gala.
- A slumber party.
You stay until:
- People start trickling out and it feels like the night is winding down.
- The sun comes up.
- You’ve made an appearance and can sneak out without anyone judging you.
RESULTS
Mostly 1’s: You’re the: Host/Hostess with the Most/Mostest You love attending parties, but you like planning them even more! You’re basically a walking Pinterest board, and your friends know that you’re the one to turn to when they need help making an event extra special.
Mostly 2’s: You’re the: Life of the Party The party doesn’t start until you walk in. You’re bold, fierce, and not afraid to make an entrance. You own your confidence and liven up any group you’re in.
Mostly 3’s: You’re the: Irish Exiter You’re an introvert at heart whose ideal Friday night consists of takeout and reality TV. You enjoy yourself at small gatherings, but like Cinderella, by the time the clock strikes midnight, you’re nowhere to be found.
A brand new look!
My UK edition of The Party Crasher has a brand new look for summer 2022! You can pre-order your copy here. Effie isn’t invited to the party – but that’s not going to stop her!
The Party Crasher in Italy!
LA FESTA INIZIA ADESSO!
I’m thrilled that The Party Crasher is out in Italy now. Thank you Mondadori for creating this wonderful trailer!
If you are in Italy, you can order a copy from
https://www.amazon.it/Attenti-allintrusa-Sophie-Kinsella/dp/880474409X/
https://www.ibs.it/attenti-all-intrusa-libro-sophie-kinsella/e/9788804744092
https://www.mondadoristore.it/Attenti-all-intrusa-Sophie-Kinsella/eai978880474409/
Spooky pets!
I loved seeing your photos of pets dressed up for Halloween over on my Facebook page.
I’m sure you’ll agree that my own Hestia made a fantastic witch.
Thank you for sharing your photos, they really cheered me up!
Follow me on Facebook for more photos from readers, competitions, book extracts and more!
Sophie xox
(UK) Win a £1,000 Diamond pendant and earring set
For those looking for a little autumn sparkle, my UK publisher has teamed up with Ernest Jones to run a competition to win a signed copy of Love Your Life and a diamond pendant and earring set worth £1,000!
PLUS until Thursday 5th November, my readers can get 20% off diamond jewellery at Ernest Jones by using code LOVEYOURLIFE*
*T&Cs apply: www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/static/customerservice/terms_and_conditions.do#loveyourlife