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F BYR
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WATERBROOK PRESS
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Fiction. Literature. Romance. HTML: Lexi Stuart is at a critical crossroads. She's done with college but still living at home, ready to launch a career but unable to find a job, and solidly stalled between boyfriends. When a lighthearted conversation in French with the manager of her favorite bakery turns into a job offer, Lexi accepts. But the actual glamour is minimal: the pay is less than generous, her co-workers are skeptical, her bank account remains vertically-challenged, and her parents are perpetually disappointed. Her only comfort comes from the flirtatious baker she has her eye--but even may not be who he seems to be! So when a handsome young executive dashes into the bakery to pick up his high profile company's special order for an important meeting--an order Lexi has flubbed-- she loses her compulsion to please. "What am I going to do?" he shouts. "Let them eat cake!" she fires back with equal passion and a nod to Marie Antoinette. And then, something inside Lexi clicks. Laissez la révolution commencer! Let the revolution begin! Instead of trying to fulfill everyone else's expectations for her life, Lexi embarks on an adventure in trusting God with her future--très bon! From the Trade Paperback edition.… (more)
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LibraryThing member punxsygal
I loved the setting - Seattle, but could not warm up to the main character. After 40 pages I said "grow up" and returned the book to the shelf at work.
LibraryThing member debs4jc
We have another delightful story to add to the pile of Christian Chick LIt. Lex is recently unemployed, in need of a new place to live, and without a man in her life. Still she is unsure about working at a French bakery--the owner may be handsome and suave, but it seems to be a waste of her college
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degree in French studies. But she is trying to follow where God and her heart are leading her--and it seems to be to a place where she can use her love of cuisine and the french culture. It was a thrill to follow Lex on her journey through many ups and downs in love, friendships, and family relationships. If you love novels that feature young, contemporary women who struggle with todays issues in a lighthearted way, than this is the book for you! Show Less
LibraryThing member KateEaton
Reading Sandra Byrd's entire French Twist series was an antidote for cynicism and apathy. Her lead character, Lexi, may be dysfunctional but her faith in Christ saves her from completely self-absorbed angst. Mix in delightful recipes, a setting in a French pastry shop and sympathetic supporting
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characters and you have a novel that's fun to read as it points us to God's greater purpose. Show Less
LibraryThing member mrsjason
Lexi Stuart needs to find a job. She's graduated from college with a degree in French culture and literature but unfortunately there are no jobs that will pay highly with that degree. After turning in numerous resumes, the only job she finds is at a French bakery. While it is a step down for her,
Do not read this book on an empty stomach, especially if you are craving something sweet. This book is filled with tons of food. After reading this, I so craved a cupcake. This book was so informative of bakeries and the French culture that I felt like I worked in the bakery myself. I know exactly how Lexi felt in the beginning of the book. I"m going through the exact situation about having a degree but not being able to find a job. It shows the struggle a lot of grads face when they have studied something they love but find out that society demands something else. Also, the story really shows how it's like to be a 20-something in this time period when you want to live on your but you can't so you're stuck with the parents. In fact I think this is one of the few Christian fiction books that I've read that actually has shown this. It doesn't show everyone being all happy that they are staying together. The story isn't preachy at all, in fact I enjoyed for once how a non-Christian actually is interested in learning about Jesus. This book was tons of fun to read. I loved the little notes and illustrations that would pop up randomly in the book. Loved especially the Wikipedia article. It was like reading one of those chain letter books with the letters and invitations that you get to read. It made the story more exciting, I think all books should have these because it really grabs your attention! This book has become one of my favorites of this year. Extremely recommended to read while eating a croissant with a cafe creme.
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Lexi finds the job to be exactly what she wants. She can combine her love of cooking while being able to use her knowledge of the French language. She soon finds working there to be an adventure, from being with her cute French boss, dealing with her non Christian coworker, messing up orders and trying to find a place to live. It's enough to make anyone quote Marie Antoinette when they're about to lose their head!Do not read this book on an empty stomach, especially if you are craving something sweet. This book is filled with tons of food. After reading this, I so craved a cupcake. This book was so informative of bakeries and the French culture that I felt like I worked in the bakery myself. I know exactly how Lexi felt in the beginning of the book. I"m going through the exact situation about having a degree but not being able to find a job. It shows the struggle a lot of grads face when they have studied something they love but find out that society demands something else. Also, the story really shows how it's like to be a 20-something in this time period when you want to live on your but you can't so you're stuck with the parents. In fact I think this is one of the few Christian fiction books that I've read that actually has shown this. It doesn't show everyone being all happy that they are staying together. The story isn't preachy at all, in fact I enjoyed for once how a non-Christian actually is interested in learning about Jesus. This book was tons of fun to read. I loved the little notes and illustrations that would pop up randomly in the book. Loved especially the Wikipedia article. It was like reading one of those chain letter books with the letters and invitations that you get to read. It made the story more exciting, I think all books should have these because it really grabs your attention! This book has become one of my favorites of this year. Extremely recommended to read while eating a croissant with a cafe creme.
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LibraryThing member dukefan86
I downloaded this Kindle book as a freebie onto my phone, and was 1/4 to 1/3 of the way through before I realized it was Christian fiction. The references to the Bible (included quoted verses), prayer, and church attendance increased, the farther I got into the book. If I'd known, I might not have
The story, by itself, was a bit predictable, but was an interesting enough read to finish. I liked the references to France, the French language, and French cooking.
It was a quick read, partly because I skimmed the religious parts when I came to them, but it was good enough to finish.
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downloaded the book, or at least wouldn't have been surprised by it.The story, by itself, was a bit predictable, but was an interesting enough read to finish. I liked the references to France, the French language, and French cooking.
It was a quick read, partly because I skimmed the religious parts when I came to them, but it was good enough to finish.
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LibraryThing member CarmenMilligan
That's all of a summary that this cute book deserves?! I couldn't believe that's all there was to the Shelfari summary.
Allow me to elaborate: Lexi is a French major from a good university who can't seem to hold a job; lives with her parents who just sold their house; her brother is a successful
Oh, yes...and she is trying to find her way to God. She doesn't want her grandmother's faith, doesn't want her mother's faith, but wants to find her own relationship with God and what He wants for her.
Cutely written, but a bit sophomoric at times, this is a nice, light beach-read. Interspersed in the pages are recipes, notes, forms and ice-breaker games, making the journey from page 1 to page 310 an easy one. This is the first in a series of three, and I will probably add the next one to my list. I'm curious as to what Lexi will do next!
Allow me to elaborate: Lexi is a French major from a good university who can't seem to hold a job; lives with her parents who just sold their house; her brother is a successful
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attorney who is marrying another successful attorney; she just signed a lease on an apartment she can't afford; and, she has a crush on her engaged boss at a French pastry shop. What's not to love?!Oh, yes...and she is trying to find her way to God. She doesn't want her grandmother's faith, doesn't want her mother's faith, but wants to find her own relationship with God and what He wants for her.
Cutely written, but a bit sophomoric at times, this is a nice, light beach-read. Interspersed in the pages are recipes, notes, forms and ice-breaker games, making the journey from page 1 to page 310 an easy one. This is the first in a series of three, and I will probably add the next one to my list. I'm curious as to what Lexi will do next!
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LibraryThing member caslater83
I finally got a chance to read the first book of Sandra Byrd's French series. It's worth the read. It really helps explain how things got started because I read the second book earlier when it was offered as a freebie. (Normally I prefer to start a series with the very first one, but it's hard to
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pass up a freebie!) It's good! Show Less
Awards
Christy Awards (Nominee — 2008)
Original publication date
2007-09-11
ISBN
9781400073276
Series
FRENCH TWIST 1