Beyond the Bookshelf
After navigating oceans for 24 years in the Navy, I now chart courses through literature and life. Here we explore beyond the bookshelf to discover how the written word shapes who we are and who we're becoming.
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“Matthew brings a unique perspective to literature after a career in the military. You'll be in good hands with his careful reading and research.”
Joshua Doležal, The Recovering Academic
“Matt Long is building a community drawn together through a love of books and a curiosity about how they influence our lives. 'Beyond the Bookshelf' is a gentle invitation to read intentionally, paced by quality not quantity.”
Feasts and Fables, Encourage Meant
“Beyond the Bookshelf is a wonderful community of readers interested in exploring how reading experiences resonate with and impact their lives. Matthew's reading and comments on individual books and authors make this a stimulating Substack!”
Jeffrey Streeter, English Republic of Letters