We are thrilled to virtually welcome author of “Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore,” Matthew Sullivan as part of the Everybody Reads regional program.

Join us for a presentation by Sullivan on his dark and twisty debut novel, followed by an audience Q & A on Tuesday, Nov. 2 at 12 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. streaming on Everybody Reads’ Facebook page and on Zoom. No need to register, but find all details for these events at everybody-reads.org/meet-the-author/.

Enjoy the presentation with a delicious meal from Serfes, pick up in Colfax. Call (509) 558-9066 to reserve the “Everybody Reads Special” for $12 by Monday, Nov. 1.

Sullivan is also hosting two writing workshops on Zoom on Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 4 p.m., “Here Comes Trouble: Conflict and Story Fundamentals” (geared for teens) and Friday, Nov. 5 at 1 p.m., “Building Suspense” (geared for adults), however patrons of any age are welcome to attend either workshop. Please register at everybody-reads.org/meet-the-author/.

Reviews of “Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore” by Matthew Sullivan

“Sullivan’s debut novel is a fiendishly clever mystery that will keep you guessing until the very last page, where the truth, in the end, may be stranger than fiction.” — Everybody Reads

“This quirky debut novel will have particular appeal for puzzle solvers and booklovers.” — Booklist

“An intriguingly dark, twisty story and eccentric characters make this book a standout.” — Kirkus Reviews