Charting December
Navigating the passages between books and being
Dear friends,
Trying something a little different today. Hope you enjoy.
Here’s to the books that take us beyond the shelf and into deeper waters,
Matthew Long is a writer and retired sailor living in rural western Tennessee.
Beyond the Bookshelf is a reader-supported voyage. If these literary explorations have enriched your journey, I’d be grateful for any support you can offer. Whether it’s the price of a coffee or a book, your contribution keeps wind in our sails and ensures these navigations through literature remain free for all readers. Thank you for being part of this crew.
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I love this idea, Matt. I think people are craving more connection, especially as we integrate AI into our daily lives. The occasional video is great!
-Jenks
I feel like we're on the same wavelength, Matthew! I was thinking of doing videos, too, for the same reasons as you stated. Even though I'm terrified of being on video lol. But yes, AI has made it so important to show our human selves..