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Bicoastal Babe

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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!

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.

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!

I loved everything about this book -- it's absolutely hysterical. It reminded me of my single and younger days -- when my world revolved around the men that I dated -- and the crazy (sometimes embarassing) things I would do to get their attention. I found myself actually laughing out loud throughout the book. You will not be disappointed -- Cynthia Langston is an amazing and extremely humorous writer -- where she makes Lindsay Miller, the heroine, constantly remind me of myself or any number of my friends -- and that's what makes the book so fun to read.

I tore through this book... I just couldn't wait to see what was going to happen next! Very fun, hip writing. You could really see yourself doing the things Lindsey had done. Read it and laugh!

In today's world of popular urban sarcasm in literature, TV and film, writing deservedly comes from a style of individuals confident in their ability to be brash, witty, and humbly self-humiliating. This is the kind of company Cynthia Langston enjoys as a writer: unafraid to be wacky, dramatic and critical in the same breath. That's confidence.

Such a style makes for a good read.

"Chick Lit" is an uncomplimentary genre term for a writer like Cynthia Langston who knows how to follow a literary genre model, but who captures the silliness, drama and daily tragedy of being human in a flowing, entertaining style that sparks giggles. Her novel is likely more true-to-life than she may admit, and its East Coast/West Coast flavors of fashion and men are likely derived from her own media-driven lifestyle. And that's OK. Langston's characters appear more honest, more revealing, and give far more deadlier sarcastic stares through the pages of 'Bicoastal Babe' than books like 'Shopgirl', that are all too playful and overly romantic, though entertaining and quaint. Give me the Chick Lit formula, but give me Cynthia Langston's harsh reality of business and marketing lifestyles in brushstrokes of prose that convince, entertain and create far too real of a backdrop than most media and marketing folks will admit. I dig it.

I enjoyed this book. It is a good light hearted chick lit novel. Lindsey Miller was a great character. She started out without a direction in her career and love life. Her boss Liz was demanding and very direct. Liz did give Lindsey a great opportunity to start in a new career and excel. What a dream! Lindsey always had a great network of friends that helped her get a job and navigate her relationships with men. Carmen was a great friend but, I wonder what happened with her and the baseball cap guy. Lindsey's relationship with Victor in NY was similar to Carrie and Mr. Big(sex in the city). Victor was rich, elusive and fun. Danny in CA was the vast opposite(Adian from sex in the city). He was laid back, sincere and loving. The ending left you wondering and I liked the idea of not knowing. Maybe there will be a sequel!!!

I read this book while on a trip from LA to NYC and back,and I felt like I was having a vicarious adventure with Lindsey and her very discrepent men. Cynthia Langston does an amazing job capturing the differences in tone, imagery and nuances of the lifestyle and people in both NY and LA. While I live in LA and love the easy going asthecitc way of life (which Langston captures to perfection in Danny), I have always coveted the the energetic, sexy frenzied lifestyle of NY (which again is so vividly captured in Victor that I can taste him)--and because of Langston's finesse and talent I have been able to experience this playful modern tale along with Lindsey, Victor, Danny and Jen (boo--a VERY relatable antagonist!)all while on my own bicoastal journey!

Langston has only just begun, I truly look forward to her next book. This is a SUPER FUN BOOK AND IT WILL MAKE AN AWESOME BEACH READ, YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO PUT IT DOWN! Enjoy!!

I totally enjoyed this book. The main character is really funny and relatable. She's a lovable, emotional clutz (just like me - ha). This is a book I'd recommend to someone who loved Bridget Jones - it's definitely high up there on the chick lit scale. I also enjoyed her simultaneous romances with the two guys. Victor is SO New York and Danny is SO L.A. Very cool book - I highly recommend it!!

I went to college in Los Angeles and worked in Manhattan. Ms. Langston's portrayals
of these cities are accurate, astute and thoroughly enjoyable.

In the first chapter alone, there's plenty of evidence to prove that Ms. Langston is an outstanding writer. The novel has a classically-structured conflict, as the heroine must choose between two eligible bachelors. There are many funny, yet truthful moments along the way. More importantly, the story never veers into trite or implausible territory.

This book is perfect reading for the beach, the plane, or anywhere else.