In this very first episode of
The Bookish Cure, we kick things off with a comfort read classic:
Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella. Jenyve dives into the pre-read nostalgia of discovering Becky Bloomwood’s chaotic charm as a teen in the early 2000s, followed by a deeply relatable reread during her 20s when the movie released — complete with credit card shame, shopping sprees, and pretending the bills would just magically disappear. Tune in as we explore why this book still holds up, how humor can be shelf therapy, and what makes Becky’s messy, lovable energy so timeless.
In This Episode
- A trip back to the days of Borders, book blogs, and dopamine bookstore runs
- Rereading during the 2009 movie release — and realizing you are Becky
- Why we still laugh, even when it hits a little too close to home
- Shelf therapy lessons about shame, money, and joy
- Re-read rating: 10 out of 10 receipts stuffed in a handbag she shouldn’t have bought
Resources & Mentions
Let’s Connect!
Did this book live rent-free in your early 2000s brain too? Have your own Becky Bloomwood phase to confess? DM or tag me on Instagram @@thebookishcure or leave a comment on Substack. I’d love to hear your story.
