by Philip Eliot | Jul 27, 2025 | Bestsellers & Book Club Favorites |
An instant #1 national bestseller—soon to be a major motion picture. #BookTok phenomenon and award-winning author Alex Aster delivers readers a masterfully written, utterly gripping YA fantasy novel Welcome to the Centennial. Every 100 years, the island of Lightlark appears to host the Centennial, a deadly game that only the rulers of six realms are invited to play. The invitation is a summons—a call to embrace victory and ruin, baubles and blood. The Centennial offers the six rulers one final chance to break the curses that have plagued their realms for centuries. Each ruler has something to hide. Each realm’s curse is uniquely wicked. To destroy the curses, one ruler must die. Isla Crown is the young ruler of Wildling—a realm of temptresses cursed to kill anyone they fall in love with. They are feared and despised, and are counting on Isla to end their suffering by succeeding at the Centennial. To survive, Isla must lie, cheat, and betray…even as love complicates everything.Filled with secrets, deception, romance, and twists worthy of the darkest thrillers, Lightlark is a must-read for fans of legendary fantasy writers Marie Lu, Marissa Meyer, and Leigh Bardugo.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 27, 2025 | Parenting & Family |
“Overwhelmed is encouraging and inspiring! Amanda helps moms understand that homeschooling success starts with mindset and perspective. She provides real-life examples and immediately applicable advice in each chapter. I’m walking into homeschool next year with a vision, a plan, and confidence thanks to Amanda.” – Camella
“The Moana reference had me ??????” – Kristen
“This isn’t just about homeschooling—it’s about emotional regulation, brain science, and connection. It’s everything I didn’t know I needed.” – Roma
You’re doing your best to homeschool… but most days, it feels like you’re barely holding it together.
Between the endless lesson plans, emotional outbursts (yours and theirs), and the guilt that whispers “you’re not enough,” you’re exhausted. You’ve tried homeschool planners, podcasts, and switching up the curriculum—but nothing sticks.
Overwhelmed: A Homeschool Mom’s Rescue Plan for Peaceful Routines offers the lifeline you’ve been searching for.
Written by Amanda Schenkenberger—a second-generation homeschooler, mom of four, and mental health practitioner—this book helps you get unstuck, stop second-guessing yourself, and build routines that bring peace to your home and heart.
In these pages, you’ll learn how to:
Create a daily homeschool routine that supports your sanity
Understand your emotional triggers—and stop the spiral
Use science-backed and faith-rooted tools to calm the chaos
Build a time management rhythm that works—so you can stop feeling guilty and start feeling connected
Let go of perfectionism and recover from homeschool burnout
This is more than a homeschool planning guide—it’s a mindset shift and a heart reset.
Whether you’re brand new or years in and ready to quit, this book will meet you with grace and give you a plan.
Because you don’t need to overhaul your whole life.
You just need a rescue plan—and that’s exactly what this is.
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by Philip Eliot | Jul 27, 2025 | Parenting & Family |
You don’t have to parent alone. God is with you, and He’s inviting you to partner with Him.
In Parenting With His Presence: How to Partner with God to Raise Kingdom Kids, Melinda Meyer offers Spirit-led wisdom and practical encouragement to help you raise children who know God, love truth, and walk boldly in their Kingdom purpose. This book is for moms and dads who long to go beyond behavior management and raise sons and daughters anchored in Christ, even in a chaotic world.
Drawing from Scripture, personal stories, and decades of parenting experience, Melinda shows you how to:
Cultivate a home atmosphere where God’s presence is real
Address discipline and emotional growth with grace and wisdom
Develop a long-term vision rooted in eternity, not just today’s challenges
Grow in your own faith while leading your kids toward spiritual maturity
If you’re tired of parenting on autopilot and ready to invite the Holy Spirit into your everyday moments, this book will help you walk hand-in-hand with the Father as you raise His children, for His glory.
Remember, parenting isn’t just about raising good kids. It’s about raising Kingdom kids, with God by your side.
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by Philip Eliot | Jul 26, 2025 | Womens Fiction |
Beautifully written’ Reader review ?????’Mary Stewart does it again!’ Reader review ?????’Vivid, enthralling, absolutely first class’ Daily MailSummer, 1947. Kate Herrick, widowed in the war, returns to Rose Cottage, her childhood home, to retrieve a few family papers before the house is sold. But Rose Cottage is not the idyllic paradise she remembers from her childhood. The papers themselves are missing, and neighbours tell stories of night-time prowlers. Kate discovers that the long shadow of an old secret lies over the house, and in bringing Rose Cottage into the light she will finally be forced to confront the truth of her own past… Rose Cottage is the last novel from the Queen of Suspense Mary Stewart, and is a classic of her writing. Combining romance, mystery, and a sparky heroine, Rose Cottage is a must-read for all classic literature fans.Praise for Mary Stewart: ‘This zestful romantic adventure grips, amuses, frightens and delights’ Sunday Telegraph ‘Always a good read’ Reader review ????? ‘Mary Stewart is magic’ New York Times ‘I have read Mary Stewart books over and over again always for pleasure and I am never disappointed’ Reader review ????? ‘I’d rather read her than most other authors’ Harriet Evans ‘One of the great British storytellers of the 20th century’ Independent ‘Captivating and entertaining’ Reader review ????? ‘She set the benchmark for pace, suspense and romance – with a great dollop of escapism as the icing’ Elizabeth Buchan
by Philip Eliot | Jul 26, 2025 | Christian Fiction |
One dangerous moment changes everything. Now she’s hiding out with a cowboy she barely knows… and falling fast.Jessica never thought she’d have to run for her life. But when she witnesses a violent crime at the diner where she works, she becomes the next target.Ian Baker has watched her from afar for months, knowing she deserves so much more than the lowlife she’s with. When danger strikes, he doesn’t hesitate—he gets her out of there and brings her to his family’s ranch.Now they’re trapped together, and the sparks between them are impossible to ignore. But the men hunting her won’t stop… and Jessica fears staying might put his family at risk.He’s willing to risk everything for her. She’s not sure she deserves it.Don’t miss the heartfelt, suspenseful start to the Baker Brothers of Copper Creek series—where protective cowboys and sweet small-town love steal your heart.
