Shopaholic — Takes Manhattan

I stepped off the plane at JFK and immediately felt a spiritual connection to the air. It didn’t just smell like jet fuel and pretzel stands; it smelled like opportunity . And also, possibly, a limited-edition perfume launch at Saks Fifth Avenue.

“Exactly,” I agreed, nodding fervently while mentally recalculating the exchange rate. “And I’ve heard the gift shops are practically museums in their own right. It would be culturally insensitive not to visit them.” Shopaholic Takes Manhattan

“I’m glad you’re excited about the museums, Becky,” Luke said, looking far too focused on his BlackBerry. I stepped off the plane at JFK and

“New York, Luke!” I squeezed his arm, my eyes already scanning the horizon for the nearest yellow taxi. Or, more accurately, the nearest Barney’s. “The culture! The history! The Guggenheim!” “New York, Luke

The book, written by the late Sophie Kinsella (Madeleine Wickham), served as a major inspiration for the 2009 film Confessions of a Shopaholic . Shopaholic Takes Manhattan: Kinsella, Sophie - Amazon.com