Matthew J. Distefano is the author of multiple books, an audio engineer, a social worker, and the Heretic Happy Hour podcast producer.
As a fan of the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, his latest, "The Wisdom of Hobbits: Unearthing Our Humanity at 3 Bagshot Row," helps readers discover their inner hobbit.
NPR host Ari Shapiro turns the tables on himself. After a career spent listening to others, he's telling his story in "The Best Strangers in the World: Stories from a Life Spent Listening."
Also, a segment of The Writer's Room featuring works by North State authors.
