In Memoriam

[SHARPIE]

Author Sophie Kinsella (Shopaholic creator) has passed away at the tragically young age of 55.

Author Sophie Kinsella dies aged 55 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce91d2m1gg7o

 

[nlloyd]

Author Sophie Kinsella (Shopaholic creator) has passed away at the tragically young age of 55.

Author Sophie Kinsella dies aged 55 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce91d2m1gg7o

So sad to read this on the CBC website today. I had no idea she had cancer, let alone such an aggressive type.

 

[ilovesalchows]

I loved Sophie Kinsella's books. Good old romantic comedies. It wasn't until I read her latest, expecting another beach read, that I found out about her struggle with aggressive brain cancer. It is called "What Does it Feel Like." It is a heartbreaking read. I am so sorry for her family and I will miss her novels that always made me laugh. And on that note, if you have only seen the Shopaholic movie, go read some of her books. That book was given the Hollywood treatment and like so many others it was ruined.

 

[SHARPIE]

I loved Sophie Kinsella's books. Good old romantic comedies. It wasn't until I read her latest, expecting another beach read, that I found out about her struggle with aggressive brain cancer. It is called "What Does it Feel Like." It is a heartbreaking read. I am so sorry for her family and I will miss her novels that always made me laugh. And on that note, if you have only seen the Shopaholic movie, go read some of her books. That book was given the Hollywood treatment and like so many others it was ruined.

I downloaded and read it today. (Short book but as you say @ilovesalchows heartbreaking)

As she acknowledges in that book, she really was the Queen of happy endings.

Spoiler: Spoiler and hiding comment out of respect

I only read about 3 of her books because I found the “happy ending” style she had rather repetitive.

 

[vgerdes]

Yes, she was far too young. Younger than me, which really hits today because it's my birthday.

 

[Winnipeg]

I think I have ready every book of hers. Loved most of them because they made me laugh and laugh and laugh (most of them, especially SHopoholic and S Takes Manhattan, Gets Married, etc

 

[ilovesalchows]

Yes, she was far too young. Younger than me, which really hits today because it's my birthday.

Happy Birthday to you!

 

[SHARPIE]

Yes, she was far too young. Younger than me, which really hits today because it's my birthday.

Happy Birthday ! Sophie Kinsella’s birthday is in 2 days bless her, she possibly had it as a goal.