Matthew Quick visited Downtown Books in Manteo, N.C., and spoke at Waverider's Coffee & Deli (where Downtown often holds events) about his new novel, The Reason You're Alive (HarperCollins). Quick opened with a monologue about his struggles with social anxiety and depression, and had the audience hanging on every word. Pictured: Jamie Anderson, owner, Downtown Books; Matthew Quick; Garnette Coleman, Downtown Books.
