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Matthew McCarty

Matthew McCarty enjoys reviewing books from the beautiful New River Valley of Virginia. His favorite books to review are nonfiction books, especially books about the American Civil War, however horror/dark fiction works also hold a special place in his heart. Matthew is a special education teacher with two wonderful children at home, along with two cats, Ladybug and Sprite. Interested readers can reach Matthew at thomasbuiltbuses74@gmail.com.

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How J.R.R. Tolkien Shaped the World of Fantasy

Physician Erica M. Elliott, M.D., closes her memoir trilogy with a riveting account of chemical injury, a 50/50 brain surgery and the slow, practical work of healing. From an emergency appendectomy in India to environmental‑medicine sleuthing and a spiritual reckoning, From Doctor to Healer is an intimate, hopeful narrative about…
Matthew McCarty
November 24, 2025