Thoughts

I need to get some room back here at home—things are getting a bit crowded! As I mentioned recently, I’m switching to sending Australian orders straight from the printer. When I make a decision, I like to go all-in, and now that I’ve decided to reclaim my space, I want it back now. To help…

There’s something special about the beginning of the year. Quieter days, longer evenings, and the perfect excuse to linger over good books. These Living Book Press selections are especially fitting for the winter season, offering comfort, reflection, and inspiration as you ease into a new year. 1. Parables from Nature These gentle, thought-provoking stories invite…

A huge thank you to everyone who left a book review over the last few months. December was the final month to win a $50 gift voucher. The winner is Mary Jane S. who reviewed The Railway Children. She said “This is a touching story about three children whose courage, kindness, and resilience shine through…

Get immersed in the magical world of Geoffrey Chaucer, where chivalry, love, and redemption come to life in vivid detail.  Chaucer for Children: A Golden Key is a delightful adaptation of Geoffrey Chaucer’s timeless works, masterfully retold for a younger audience. This enchanting collection introduces children to the whimsical characters, engaging narratives, and moral lessons…

I can’t believe it’s already the end of another year. 2025 was a big year at Living Book Press. Thanks to my amazing team, we released a large number of new titles, and thanks to feedback from the wider book community, we made a number of adjustments to make life even easier for our readers….

At Living Book Press, our mission is simple: to make homeschooling with great living books as easy and joyful as possible. How do we do that? One key way is by making it effortless to browse the books used in your favorite curricula. Today, we’re putting the spotlight on one of those key programs: Moravia…

At Living Book Press, our mission is simple: to make homeschooling with great living books as easy and joyful as possible. How do we do that? One key way is by making it effortless to browse the books used in your favorite curricula. Today, we’re putting the spotlight on one of those key programs: Sabbath…

At Living Book Press, our mission is simple: to make homeschooling with great living books as easy and joyful as possible. How do we do that? One key way is by making it effortless to browse the books used in your favorite curricula. Today, we’re putting the spotlight on one of those key programs: A…

At Living Book Press, our mission is simple: to make homeschooling with great living books as easy and joyful as possible. How do we do that? One key way is by making it effortless to browse the books used in your favorite curricula. Today, we’re putting the spotlight on one of those key programs: The…

As many of you know, I’m based in Australia. At this time of year a lot of people here complain about the “Americanisation” of our culture, with some neighbourhoods celebrating Halloween and trick-or-treating. Another American holiday we don’t have is Thanksgiving. Several years ago we became friends with someone from the US who had moved…