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Celebrating Independent Bookstores: James Patterson's Holiday Bonuses
As the holiday season approaches, local booksellers in Iowa are feeling the warmth of festive generosity, thanks to acclaimed author James Patterson. For the past nine years, Patterson has been honoring the hard work of independent bookstore employees by awarding them holiday bonuses, providing a significant boost to their year-end earnings.
A Noteworthy Tradition
This year, Patterson released a list of 600 winners for the year 2024, with an impressive eleven winners hailing from Iowa alone. This initiative not only rewards individual effort but also shines a light on the vital role that independent bookstores play within their communities.