Congratulations to the Patterson Holiday Bookstore Bonus Recipients! Author and publishing phenomenon James Patterson continued his holiday tradition of generosity to booksellers by giving bonuses to independent booksellers around the country. Thank you to Mr. Patterson and to all the readers who nominated booksellers. These are the PNW booksellers who received bonuses this year: Ellis …
Author James Patterson continued his holiday tradition of independent bookseller appreciation this year, awarding $500 bonuses to 600 booksellers at independent bookstores around the country. Booksellers were nominated through a simple form, which included an opportunity to share why the bookseller deserves a bonus. In our opinion, every bookseller we know deserves a great holiday …
Has a special bookseller helped you discover a book you loved? Do you find yourself smiling extra-big after you visit with the staff at your local bookstore? Did someone at an independent bookstore help you find the perfect gift? When you go to your bookstore, do you enjoy sharing what you’ve been reading and hearing …
From Third Street Books, McMinnville, OR: A few weeks ago, Jeff Bezos and three other humans flew into space for a brief moment. Much was made of this event. A few days later, a report was released here that addresses Amazon’s share of the book market. It was sobering, to say the least (more on this below). …
