February 2016 - Books du Jour

Books du Jour, Ep #205, “Super Fortuna Believer”

02/25/2016 by Frederic Colier

Episode #205 “Super Fortuna Believer”

From time immemorial, mankind has feared the power of a boundless universe, sky falling, earth freezing, floods, and of course its wheel of fortune. But mankind’s main pursuit consists in making meaning, finding explanations and creating stories, which both sooth its fears and serve as moral compasses.

Caleb Scharf, “The Copernicus Complex” asks the big questions: What is our significance in the vast, ever-expanding universe of which we occupy such a small part? What are the chances we will one day detect life elsewhere in the cosmos? According to Scharf, there is compelling evidence that the Copernican Principle—the idea that the Earth is an insignificant, unremarkable speck in a boundless sea—is in need of an update.

Barb Schmidt, “The Practice,” looks at how the mind has a way of interfering with personal happiness, often causing stress and doubt. Getting in touch with one’s inner source of peace and following its guidance over the mind often-unfounded concerns requires training and discipline. This guide is for people who are looking for confidence, less stress, and deeper meaning along life’s path.

Paul Strohm, “The Chaucer’s Tale” takes on the theme of rebirth. At the start of 1386, Chaucer was a middle-aged Londoner with a distasteful customs job and husband to a higher-ranking wife. By 1387, he was forced to leave London jobless, a widower, and without political allies. Strohm unravels how this calamitous year led to Chaucer’s rebirth as a literary celebrity.

Thank you to City Winery NY

Looking for New Authors

02/16/2016 by Frederic Colier

Welcome to our publishing venture Book Case Engine.

We are still small but growing steadily, and just every small fish we dream of getting bigger . . .

We have published in Fiction, Thriller, Self-Help and YA fiction genres so far. Check out our author pages.

We are however eager to hear from you and to consider your work for publication. We are actively looking for original voices in YA and MG fiction, literary fiction, genre fiction, especially crime/thriller/mystery, romance, self-help, and great science, sociological and historical manuscripts. We offer both E-book and print contract.

Agents and Writers interested in sending us your work, should send us a short query first. Visit the Book Case Engine Tab for our submission guidelines.

We runs several Series such as Books We Live by, which only covers Classics from around the world, Noir Matters about everything thrillers, Crime, and mystery, and Heart Matters everything about romance and the body.

We are also eager to receive manuscripts in foreign languages (untranslated literature) to publish them in their original language and/or in translation. We accept Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Russian projects.

Write to us at the following address.

Books du Jour, Ep# 204. “Of Crime and Roots”

02/15/2016 by Frederic Colier

Episode #204 “Of Crime and Roots”

Only on LIFE 25 at 10:30 pm

Whether based on a real event or on the spur of the moment, crime stories never cease to fascinate audiences around the world. All of them boil down to a handful of simple premises: how is the criminal going to get caught? Who did it? And we, the readers, cruise through the pages to find out. The three books this week do not escape these cardinal rules.

Okey Ndibe, “Foreign Gods, Inc.” tells the story of Ike, a New York Nigerian cab driver who sets out to steal the statue of an ancient Wa deity from his home village to sell it to a New York art gallery. Ike’s plan is fueled by desperation. Despite a degree in economics from a major American college, Ike has a strong accent, which bars him from the corporate world.

Nina Darnton, “The Perfect Mother” explores the painful relationship between a beloved daughter who acts against her privileged upbringing and her devoted mother who experiences unimaginable fears. Inspired by the infamous Amanda Knox case, the novel examines the complex questions of how well do we know our children, and how far we would go to protect them.

Bradford Morrow, “The Forgers” starts with the death of a reclusive rare book collector, whose hands have been severed, then shifts to Meghan and her lover, who specializes in forging the handwriting of Sir Conan Doyle. But when they receive threatening handwritten letters penned by long dead authors, a gripping tale of love and an exploration of the tenuous nature of authenticity follow.

Thank you to City Winery NY

PBS Campaign 2016

02/09/2016 by Frederic Colier

We are about to launch our new Kickstarter Campaign, 2016. Our PBS syndication deal is expensive, and Books du Jour needs your help. If you love books, believe in books, the people who write them, the people who publish them, the people who sell them, and of course and most importantly the people who read them, this campaign is for you. Here is your chance to show our solidarity with our project, and in the value of books at large. Stay tuned for updates.