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Sisterchicks #7
Sisterchicks Go Brit!
Cheerio, Sisterchicks!
SISTERCHICK® n : a friend who shares the deepest wonders of your heart, loves you like a sister, and provides a reality check when you’re being a brat.
Two midlife mamas hop over to jolly ole England and encounter so much more than the usual tourist stops. Liz does have a bit of a childhood crush on Big Ben, and she has hoped to “meet” him ever since her fifteenth birthday. Kellie dreams of starting an interior design business and figures Liz needs to be a part of that equation–a calculation that hasn’t added up for Liz yet.
Nothing on the excursion goes the way these two friends had envisioned. They start with a village pancake race and end up being held for questioning on The Underground. Kellie and Liz take a wild tour through the land of C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien and then find themselves swept up, up, and away in a hot air balloon over the Cotswalds. London beckons with the Tower of London, Windsor Castle, shopping at Portabella Road in Knotting Hill, and of course, reservations at the Ritz for a posh high tea.
A few detours along the way and the possibility of being lost in a London fog of wonderment aren’t enough to stop these two Sisterchicks! Each step of their regal journey is lined with evidence of God’s gracious compassion, and both come to realize that God knows their every wish. He is the One who planted every dream in their hearts.
And, oh, what a surprise awaits them when they return home!
SISTERCHICK® n : a friend who shares the deepest wonders of your heart, loves you like a sister, and provides a reality check when you’re being a brat.
Two midlife mamas hop over to jolly ole England and encounter so much more than the usual tourist stops. Liz does have a bit of a childhood crush on Big Ben, and she has hoped to “meet” him ever since her fifteenth birthday. Kellie dreams of starting an interior design business and figures Liz needs to be a part of that equation–a calculation that hasn’t added up for Liz yet.
Nothing on the excursion goes the way these two friends had envisioned. They start with a village pancake race and end up being held for questioning on The Underground. Kellie and Liz take a wild tour through the land of C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien and then find themselves swept up, up, and away in a hot air balloon over the Cotswalds. London beckons with the Tower of London, Windsor Castle, shopping at Portabella Road in Knotting Hill, and of course, reservations at the Ritz for a posh high tea.
A few detours along the way and the possibility of being lost in a London fog of wonderment aren’t enough to stop these two Sisterchicks! Each step of their regal journey is lined with evidence of God’s gracious compassion, and both come to realize that God knows their every wish. He is the One who planted every dream in their hearts.
And, oh, what a surprise awaits them when they return home!
285 pages, Paperback
First published May 20, 2008
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About the author
Robin Jones Gunn
165 books2,661 followersROBIN JONES GUNN has written more than 100 books with over 6.5 million copies sold worldwide. Her Father Christmas books have been made into three Hallmark Christmas movies. The timeless Christy Miller series now continues in Christy & Todd: The College Years, Married Years, Baby Years, and the Haven Maker series. Robin's novels and non-fiction works include Before Your Tween Daughter Becomes a Woman, Victim of Grace, Praying for Your Future Husband, and Before You Meet Your Future Husband co-authored with Tricia Goyer. Her books have received multiple awards and are a favorite with book clubs and study groups. Many of Robin's books are in eBook, audiobook, large print, and foreign editions. Robin does a weekly Podcast called "Women Worth Knowing" with Cheryl Brodersen. Robin and her husband have a grown son and daughter and live in California.
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April 25, 2016
I might just read another book in this series. Light reading, grounded in Christian faith. (But not preachy.)
But I probably won't read too many of them; I just liked this one because they were in England!
But I probably won't read too many of them; I just liked this one because they were in England!
November 16, 2021
I listened to this book because my friends and I are going to England. I read one of the sister chicks books when these same friends and I went to Mexico. It was fun to think about friends taking trips together, but the actual plot of this book was so boring! It had a few funny bits but overall, it wasn’t great. It found myself listening to it while day dreaming about my own trip though.
June 20, 2016
As usual, Robin Jones Gunn gets right to the heart of the matter, but still entertains. I have savored this series slowly, because, sadly, when I read the next and final book in the series, I will have no unread Gunn novels to look forward to until she writes more. (I guess I will have to go back and reread the ones I have not reread for the umpteenth time...) This book is also special because it echoes my long held travel dream, to one day travel to England, the birthplace of many beloved stories.
March 4, 2008
Good spiritual content, but read more like a British travelogue than a fiction tale.
August 28, 2019
Not sure what I did not like about this book, but I just...didn’t. I felt like Kellie and Liz made really stupid decisions and came off kind of annoying. A bit like (sorry) the particular white middle-aged ladies I do not like waiting on at work. I think anyone that works retail knows exactly what stereotype I’m referring to. That’s not a good thing. And then at the end the twin using her sister’s passport and this is somehow justified?! NO I DID NOT THINK IT WAS CUTE OR FUNNY, IT MADE ME GRUMPY.
I much prefer the Christy and Sierra books. Those (especially the main 12 Christy books!) are great. Oh well.
I much prefer the Christy and Sierra books. Those (especially the main 12 Christy books!) are great. Oh well.
August 2, 2012
I am an undeniable anglophile. Obviously there are many literary greats that hail from the UK (Shakespeare, Austen, Dickens, the Brontës, etc.), but it’s not just the authors that leave me itching to cross the pond. I love the cranky bartenders at the pubs. I love the rolling hills in the countryside. I love the limitless new plays that cycle through the West End. I love double-decker buses, the Tate, cathedrals, day trips to sleepy villages, the Tube, Tower Bridge and posh politeness from strangers.
My Brit love boiled over when I lived in London. Instead of sating my thirst, it only cemented it. The first time I visited England I don’t know if I stopped smiling the whole trip, which probably made it painfully obvious that I was a tourist. I was only 19 and I flew into Heathrow by myself. I visited a friend who was living in London and then we traveled to Bath and Stonehenge for a few days.
I flew over to Ireland and wandered through that country on the same trip. Though I passionately loved the land of Guinness, it wasn’t quite the same devotion I felt for England. Two years later I managed to swing a semester in London, which made it officially my permanent home away from home.
All of that is to explain why Sisterchicks Go Brit!, a light read from one of my favorite authors when I was a preteen, was so much fun for me. It was a great reminder of all of the above. Gunn’s characters travel to England for the first time and just like me, they are smitten. I felt like I was reading about my own experience in many parts. They did so many of the things that I (and many tourists before me) did. They shopped in Portobello Road, saw Les Miserable, posed with Big Ben, traveled to Oxford to visit the Eagle and the Child pub (where the Inklings hung out!). The book itself isn’t life changing, it’s just a sweet walk down memory lane.
My Brit love boiled over when I lived in London. Instead of sating my thirst, it only cemented it. The first time I visited England I don’t know if I stopped smiling the whole trip, which probably made it painfully obvious that I was a tourist. I was only 19 and I flew into Heathrow by myself. I visited a friend who was living in London and then we traveled to Bath and Stonehenge for a few days.
I flew over to Ireland and wandered through that country on the same trip. Though I passionately loved the land of Guinness, it wasn’t quite the same devotion I felt for England. Two years later I managed to swing a semester in London, which made it officially my permanent home away from home.
All of that is to explain why Sisterchicks Go Brit!, a light read from one of my favorite authors when I was a preteen, was so much fun for me. It was a great reminder of all of the above. Gunn’s characters travel to England for the first time and just like me, they are smitten. I felt like I was reading about my own experience in many parts. They did so many of the things that I (and many tourists before me) did. They shopped in Portobello Road, saw Les Miserable, posed with Big Ben, traveled to Oxford to visit the Eagle and the Child pub (where the Inklings hung out!). The book itself isn’t life changing, it’s just a sweet walk down memory lane.
February 28, 2012
In this story, Liz and Kellie have been friends for years and have been talking about dreams and wishes. Kellie's hobby is interior decorating. Liz's gift is shopping for bargains and her wish is to see Big Ben in London. Quite by chance or accident they were hired to decorate Opal's space at the retirement home. Opal is a petite woman with spunk and is the first at the home to step out of the usual decor and make her rooms her own. Others liked it so much that they followed her lead. Rather than pay money for the job, Opal gave Kellie and Liz airline tickets to England so they could be her companions and then enjoy their visit to her homeland. While palnning their trip Liz and Kellie each wrote down the top five places they most wanted to see in England. When they arrived they took Opal to her sister's House and received a big, or petite, surprise. Rose was Opal's twin who lived in a quaint house in Olney. Though the plan had been to return immediately to London, the twins convinced them to stay - for a couple days. Then they were misdirected enroute and landed in Oxford which had much to offer. It became clear that the trip which had been planned by dreams, desires and searching the Internet was being directed by God. Kellie and Liz were following His guideance and growing closer to Him while learning things about themselves and each other. When finally in London they got to their list. I don't want to tell you too much-I'll just say surprises abound up to the very end of the book for Liz, Kellie, Opal and Rose
February 14, 2013
This was fluff and not really the kind of book I usually read, but I did like it. It brought back some memories of a bus trip to England several years back with my mother-in-law. We only had a couple of days in London and we didn't take in any plays so our experience was not that much like that of the characters in the book.
It was nice to read a book where people have unabashed faith in God. The world has become so secular that even though I am a wholehearted believer it seemed a bit strange to have characters in a modern novel expressing faith in Christ. It shouldn't be like that - either strange to me to encounter it or strange to see it expressed in a book that isn't "about" religion.
It was nice to read a book where people have unabashed faith in God. The world has become so secular that even though I am a wholehearted believer it seemed a bit strange to have characters in a modern novel expressing faith in Christ. It shouldn't be like that - either strange to me to encounter it or strange to see it expressed in a book that isn't "about" religion.
June 4, 2008
I ordered this book to read when my cousin and I took our trip to "go Brit." Delays on the part of the publisher mean I've actually got a copy in hand over a year after I've returned.
I was dissappointed in this book. Gunn spent too much time making this like a frustrating travelog. Not a lot of time on the winsome character development that makes these fluffy books charming. I didn't see a lot of growth in the charaters -- and their misfortunes (rather than being brought on by "chance") were brought on by the thing I personally find unsympathetic...lack of plannng.
The sections on Oxford were fun ... but the London section was too frustrating!
I was dissappointed in this book. Gunn spent too much time making this like a frustrating travelog. Not a lot of time on the winsome character development that makes these fluffy books charming. I didn't see a lot of growth in the charaters -- and their misfortunes (rather than being brought on by "chance") were brought on by the thing I personally find unsympathetic...lack of plannng.
The sections on Oxford were fun ... but the London section was too frustrating!
August 15, 2012
Blech. It reads like a travelogue. I didn't find either character particularly interesting, but I did like Rose and Opal. It was overly descriptive about stupid stuff (i.e. how many tea leaves clung to the strainer) and I found it almost insulting to have the author explain things like "biscuits" and other British colloquialisms to her readers.
I read this for a book club and don't plan to read any of the rest of them.
I read this for a book club and don't plan to read any of the rest of them.
August 1, 2023
Another enjoyable installment.
This was read by Barbara Caruso, my favorite female narrator. As she reads Little Women and the Anne books it took some adjustment to hear cell phones and air travel discussed in her voice!
This was read by Barbara Caruso, my favorite female narrator. As she reads Little Women and the Anne books it took some adjustment to hear cell phones and air travel discussed in her voice!
August 5, 2011
This was my LEAST favorite of the series. The characters were flat and the story was just not very funny. Too bad, I normally love these books for their simple, light-hearted style.
November 13, 2024
Two good friends, Liz and Kellie have a surprise opportunity with Opal. Opal wants Kellie to redo her residence.
While discussing how to redo Opal's home, Liz mentions that she has always wanted to travel to London because she has a huge crush on "Big Ben." Opal surprises both ladies with an expense-paid trip to London. The only thing they needed to do was let Opal travel with them to her hometown in Olney. They obliged Opal.
Liz and Kellie are so excited to see all the sights in London but are delayed by Opal and her twin sister, Rose. They were able to see some very unique sights while there. They did not get upset about the delay.
Opal and Rose were very capable of surprises. You need to read this story and be amazed!
The author is very good at explaining all there was to see and do. The most interesting thing that I learned was John Newton was the pastor of the church in Olney that Rose and Opal attended. This was so great to know because earlier in the year I visited Ireland and heard about the life-changing story of John Newton's life.
I am planning to read two more books in this series! I can't wait!
While discussing how to redo Opal's home, Liz mentions that she has always wanted to travel to London because she has a huge crush on "Big Ben." Opal surprises both ladies with an expense-paid trip to London. The only thing they needed to do was let Opal travel with them to her hometown in Olney. They obliged Opal.
Liz and Kellie are so excited to see all the sights in London but are delayed by Opal and her twin sister, Rose. They were able to see some very unique sights while there. They did not get upset about the delay.
Opal and Rose were very capable of surprises. You need to read this story and be amazed!
The author is very good at explaining all there was to see and do. The most interesting thing that I learned was John Newton was the pastor of the church in Olney that Rose and Opal attended. This was so great to know because earlier in the year I visited Ireland and heard about the life-changing story of John Newton's life.
I am planning to read two more books in this series! I can't wait!
February 27, 2024
This is another in the Sisterchicks series, with 2 friends who fulfill a dream of traveling to, in this book, England. They have the honor of escorting an elderly friend to the friend's sister in Olney, England. Some quirky, fun characters make for some enjoyable moments.
Some life lessons about stretching yourself and getting out of your comfort zone, and a renewed sense of God's presence in their lives made this a memorable read. The sightseeing and travel experiences were secondary to the lessons learned.
This was not my favorite in the series, but Liz and Kellie's story is a solid addition to the series.
Some life lessons about stretching yourself and getting out of your comfort zone, and a renewed sense of God's presence in their lives made this a memorable read. The sightseeing and travel experiences were secondary to the lessons learned.
This was not my favorite in the series, but Liz and Kellie's story is a solid addition to the series.
June 13, 2024
I found myself enjoying this more on a second read, closer in age to the main characters this time around. RJG poured richly into this one, both with spiritual gold nuggets and with a strong sense of place. Also loved the giggles here and there of two good friends who are free to be themselves around each other. And the theme of dreams was such a good one - the kind of dreams you lose sight and hope of over time but that were planted in you by God for a reason. What an encouraging message.
June 2, 2018
Found this book while searching for Elizabeth Goudge in the library. So glad I did. What a fun book! The back cover says it is the story two midlife mama's headed to England. Each step of the journey lined with evidence of God's gracious compassion. I feel I must find the first book and read this quirky series.
October 29, 2018
I enjoy these books especially when I am feeling a bit down...they are so uplifting...I am sad to see this is the last of the series.
The story of two friends who take a trip to Britain, and the manyadventures they have. Their trip demonstrates that life doesn't always go as planned, but it is important to make the best out of it.
The story of two friends who take a trip to Britain, and the manyadventures they have. Their trip demonstrates that life doesn't always go as planned, but it is important to make the best out of it.
February 21, 2023
I found this book to be delightful! While I love traveling, this type of book isn’t my first pick, but I love Robin’s writing style. It was my first Sisterchicks novel. This is perfect if you’re looking for some light fun reading. It is a quick read but also can be put-down-able if you need to stop reading and accomplish something/turn off the light and go to sleep. 😆
December 3, 2025
Knowing it was going to be pretty typical Christianese background, it was enjoyable. Sometimes I wonder at the dialogue in these books because it feels forced and unrealistic but overall it was a cute story. It did annoy me that the cover art photo did not match the author description of the characters though---editor slip-up!
March 25, 2025
This may be my favorite Sisterchick book.
Yes, years ago I read all of these wonderful and enlightening Sisterchick books, and now I’m reading them again. And, I do believe this Go Brit book is my favorite. Besides, now I feel that I’ve been to London!
Yes, years ago I read all of these wonderful and enlightening Sisterchick books, and now I’m reading them again. And, I do believe this Go Brit book is my favorite. Besides, now I feel that I’ve been to London!
July 13, 2018
Absolutely wonderful. I feel like I just traveled through Oxford and London with some dear friends. Robin Jones Gunn is so talented.
September 2, 2018
I loved this book and how it all came together. The descriptions of history and art plus other British landmarks. Another wonderful Sisterchick book.
June 3, 2019
Love this book!!
I love all of Robin Jones Gunns books!! This one make me want to go to London more than I did before.
I love all of Robin Jones Gunns books!! This one make me want to go to London more than I did before.
February 15, 2020
I love her message and everyday humor in each book.
Go after your dreams and allow God to drive.
Go after your dreams and allow God to drive.
January 23, 2022
This Sisterchicks book just didn’t click with me. I liked the other books in this series that I’ve read much better.
May 21, 2023
This was probably one of my favorites in the series! A great quick read.
June 21, 2023
read as research for summer adventures in england!
July 16, 2023
She paints a great story with words.
March 9, 2025
Such a fun travel book 😊
January 18, 2026
I so enjoy armchair traveling with the sisterchicks.
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