Samantha Vérant
talks about learning French

Last month, France Book Tours was honored to organize a virtual book tour for Samantha Vérant and her amazing memoir: Seven Letters from Paris.

Today, we just want to mention to our readers always eager to hear from France that Samantha has just been interviewed by Laurel Zuckerman:
on Laurel Zucherman’s Paris Weblog, she, as well as William Alexander, talks about learning French.
I highly recommend this wonderful interview.

And in case you have not read yet Samantha’s memoir, maybe it’s time to add it to your list for Santa:

Seven Letters From Paris

(memoir)

Release date: October 7, 2014
at Sourcebooks

288 pages

ISBN: 978-1402297229

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Samantha Vérant is a travel addict,
a self-professed oenophile,
and a determined, if occasionally unconventional, French chef.
Over the years, she’s visited many different countries,
lived in many places, and worked many jobs
— always on the search for the one thing that truly excited her.
Then, one day, she found everything she’s been looking for:
a passion for the written word and true love.
Writing not only enabled her to open her heart, it led her to southwestern France,
where she’s now married to a sexy French rocket scientist she met in 1989, but ignored for 20 years.

Visit her website. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter , Pinterest

Buy the book:  Amazon  |  Barnes & Noble  |  Indiebound  | Book Depositery  |  Powells  |  BAM

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VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR SCHEDULE

Monday, October 13
Review + Giveaway at Words And Peace

Tuesday, October 14
Review + Guest-Post + Giveaway at Griperang’s Bookmarks

Wednesday, October 15
Review at Jorie Loves A Story
Interview at Jorie Loves A Story

Thursday, October 16
Review + Excerpt + Giveaway at Unshelfish

Friday, October 17
Review + Giveaway at Booklover Book Reviews

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David Khara,

author of

The Bleiberg Project,

presented on France Book Tours,
is coming back with his latest thriller!

Author David Khara

on Tour

November 3-22

with

The Shiro Project

[thriller]

(translated by Sophie Weiner)

 Release date: November 18, 2014
at Le French Book

250 pages

ISBN: 978-1939474247

Website | Goodreads

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SYNOPSIS

When yesterday’s enemies become today’s best allies and when mankind seems on the verge of repeating the errors of the past, what can a lone man do against the madness that is bound to follow? After his mentor is kidnapped, a Mossad agent teams up with his worst foe, but first must face himself. He is enlisted against his will in a fight that’s not his own and takes him from present-day Czech Republic to past Manchuria. He has to put an end to the activities of a mysterious group who have gotten their hands on weapons of mass destruction. What do Japanese war camps, US Army research and an annihilated modern-day Czech village all have in common? [provided by the publisher]
The book contains some violence

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French author David Khara, a former reporter, top-level sportsman, and entrepreneur, has always been a writer.
After studying law, he stepped into journalism working for Agence France Press,
and then became creative director for several advertising companies.
He loves new technologies and started his own company at the age of twenty-four,
becoming an online business pioneer for French industries.
He then focused his life on writing fiction.
In 2010, he published The Bleiberg Project, which became an immediate success in France.
David Khara is also an accomplished athlete in fencing and rubgy, and he even played football as a linebacker.
He acknowledges that his culture is a much American as it is French, since he spent a lot of time in West Virginia and Manhattan,
and is an avid fan of writers such as Dennis Lehane.

Buy the book | on Amazon | on Barnes & Noble

 ABOUT THE TRANSLATOR

TOUR QUOTATIONS

The Discerning Reader

This is one riveting narrative. I could not put this down, definitely commence reading when responsibilities won’t demand your time and attention, you won’t be able to loosen your grip from this fast paced enthralling story.
Referring to this trilogy as epic is an understatement, this is one amazing trilogy, biting my nails, as I anxiously await THE MORGENSTERN PROJECT. Highly highly recommend.

Musings of a Writer And Unabashed Francophile

The Shiro Project gripped me from the start, and I read it quickly, wanting to keep turning the pages (and not wanting to put it down to sleep).
I really can’t get enough of Eytan Morg. He’s compelling, and intriguing, and I want to know more.

New Books On My Shelves

No downtime, the story is fast paced and addictive.
By following the adventures of Eytan Morg, you get hooked in the blink of an eyes after the first sentences.
Action, suspense are accompanying this super duo in a well-crafted and well written story. It was a delight to read.

Queen of All She Reads

I highly enjoyed this quickly paced thriller and can’t wait to see what Mr. Khara dreams up for his characters next!

Books Are Cool

The action is fast-paced and there’s never a dull moment. However, that doesn’t mean that character development suffers. We get inside our protagonist and understand what drives all the people we meet. An original, eye-opening and entertaining read.

I Wish I lived In a Library

The characters were what really made this book enjoyable for me which I find unusual for this genre.

Book Nerd

This was  a fun read. It was fast-paced and the writing was engaging. 

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won a copy of

The Shiro Project

(thriller)

by

David Khara

(translated by Sophie Weiner)

 Release date: November 18, 2014
at Le French Book

250 pages

ISBN: 978-1939474247

Website | Goodreads

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SYNOPSIS

When yesterday’s enemies become today’s best allies and when mankind seems on the verge of repeating the errors of the past, what can a lone man do against the madness that is bound to follow? After his mentor is kidnapped, a Mossad agent teams up with his worst foe, but first must face himself. He is enlisted against his will in a fight that’s not his own and takes him from present-day Czech Republic to past Manchuria. He has to put an end to the activities of a mysterious group who have gotten their hands on weapons of mass destruction. What do Japanese war camps, US Army research and an annihilated modern-day Czech village all have in common? [provided by the publisher]
The book contains some violence

***

French author David Khara, a former reporter, top-level sportsman, and entrepreneur, has always been a writer.
After studying law, he stepped into journalism working for Agence France Press,
and then became creative director for several advertising companies.
He loves new technologies and started his own company at the age of twenty-four,
becoming an online business pioneer for French industries.
He then focused his life on writing fiction.
In 2010, he published The Bleiberg Project, which became an immediate success in France.
David Khara is also an accomplished athlete in fencing and rubgy, and he even played football as a linebacker.
He acknowledges that his culture is a much American as it is French, since he spent a lot of time in West Virginia and Manhattan,
and is an avid fan of writers such as Dennis Lehane.

Buy the book | on Amazon | on Barnes & Noble

 ABOUT THE TRANSLATOR