Bicoastal Babe [Paperback]

Cynthia Langston (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 6, 2006

A stylish debut novel that asks: How many frequent flyer miles does it take to land Mr. Right?

Not exactly what you'd call a goddess of cutting edge culture, Lindsey Miller is shocked when she's offered the über-hip job of writing "The Pulse," a newsletter that tracks white-hot trends in everything from fashion to cosmetics to entertainment. Before long, Lindsey finds herself on a whirlwind bicoastal romp as she jet-sets between New York and Los Angeles, fumbling to uncover what's cool today-and what will be the next big thing tomorrow.

The grit and glamour of Manhattan is electrifying -and so is Victor Ragsdale, the slick Wall Street broker who charms her with his street-smart savvy manner. But the warmth and sunshine of L.A. is bliss-and so is Danny Wynn, the dreamy blonde surfer who sweeps her into his strong, suntanned arms.

Lindsey's two lives are both so exciting-and both so different. But disaster strikes when her evil trend-spotting partner begins to expose Lindsey for what she really is: tragically un-hip and only one dirty martini away from being found out and fired.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Lindsey Miller gets the chance of a lifetime. It transforms her from a jobless, loveless, and aimless suburbanite to a jet-setting trend tracker for Chicago's hottest advertising agency. There's only one problem--she wouldn't know a trend if she tripped on it. Her new job has her splitting her time between L.A and New York, hiding her unhipness from her trend-spotting partner, and juggling a man on each coast. It's not long before life becomes a tangled mess. Lindsey's helplessness is wearing at first, but as she learns to stop whining and trust her instincts, it becomes much easier to root for her to succeed. Anyone who's ever navigated a new career or romance will relate to Lindsey's erratic decisions. This is Langston's debut effort, and though her writing is a little rough around the edges, she has a knack for storytelling that will draw in and please readers. Aleksandra Kostovski
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About the Author

Cynthia Langston travels regularly between California and New York for her own market research company. Her writing has appeared in Playboy, Scholastic Inc., and Film Journal International.

Product Details

• Paperback: 313 pages
• Publisher: NAL Trade (June 6, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451218450
• ISBN-13: 978-0451218452
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,475,287 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hysterically funny & very insightful, August 23, 2006

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Scott Rose "Computer Geek" (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bicoastal Babe (Paperback)

This may honestly be the funniest book I have ever read. I found myself laughing OUT LOUD on almost every single page -- which is not an easy feat to be accomplished! And not only is it funny, but it is incredibly insightful about human nature as well. Langston has concocted such a lifelike character in Lindsey Miller -- you find yourself nodding along on every page, saying to yourself, "Yep, I totally get her. That is so true. That's exactly how I would be thinking." Lindsey Miller reminds me a lot of Bridget Jones -- clumsy, unsure of herself, but underneath it all is really one tough smart cookie. This book is super-fast reading: you can blaze through this fun-to-read book in just a couple of days. I loved every page of it, and am hoping for a sequel!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly Funny, August 4, 2006

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Russell Diederich (Littleton, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bicoastal Babe (Paperback)

I never thought I would ever find myself reading a chick-lit book. I even gave up on the movie Bridget Jones. But I was honored when Ms. Langston asked me to read her ARC. I figured I could stomach through it and give her a few words of encouragement on her first book. I didn't expect to really enjoy it, but I was pretty impressed by the whole thing, and is a wonderful first effort from Langston.

This is the story of Lindsey who lands a job as a trend identifier who jet sets between LA and New York. She finds a love interest in each city, struggles to make it in her job, and keep up her separate lives on both coasts. I think the story line is average and in itself not terribly exciting. But, what makes this story good is that Langston likes to pontificate questions and problems in life and love that plague Lindsey throughout the book. It's these ramblings that bring life to the story and where the humor really comes into play. These bits of prose really showcase the writer Langston is destined to become.

Obviously, this book is the first in what could become a series of Lindsey's continuing struggles in love and job on two coasts. Her first effort is well done, yet leaves room for her to grow. I look forward to seeing more from Langston in the coming years and to see how her writing matures. She's a good writer now, and will continue to improve.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best!, August 8, 2006

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Shell J (Eugene, OR) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bicoastal Babe (Paperback)

If you are like me and have read just about everything out but are still searching for a book that is original and fun - this is it! It is well written and uses a story line that you haven't read a million times.
Cynthia brings her characters to life and describes both LA and New York in vivid detail. You will not get bored reading this book. In fact, you won't want it to end. Luckily, she has left enough story and developed the characters in a way, readers will just beg for a sequel - or a series!
SO - BUY THIS BOOK TODAY!!! It's one of the best!
and if you don't want to read it - I'm sure it will be made into a movie - it is that good!