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| Rachel Bolton, Wicked Good Books | |
In yesterday's issue, we highlighted several of this year's James Patterson Holiday Bookstore Bonus Program recipients. More indie bookstores have since checked in on social media to congratulate their staff recipients and express appreciation, including:
Wicked Good Books, Salem, Mass.: "Congratulations to our own WICKED Good manager, Rachel Bolton, who earned a bonus through the James Patterson Bookseller Bonus Program! We couldn't be prouder of this boss lady, who writes, who reads, and who leads our little crew."
Rudolph Girls Books, Westminster, Md.: "Thank you! I have no idea who nominated me, but I won one of this year's James Patterson Holiday Bonus Awards that he gives to independent booksellers across the country each year through the American Booksellers Association. Absolutely floored to be on a list with some amazing booksellers I admire so much. Our space and our community are so important to me. Thank you!"
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| Ana Guimil, Odyssey Bookshop | |
Odyssey Bookshop, South Hadley, Mass.: "Big congratulations to our own Ana Guimil for winning a James Patterson bonus! This is a much deserved honor for a great bookseller."
Big Red Books, Nyack, N.Y.: "We're so honored and thankful to have been the recipient of a James Patterson Bookstore Bonus Grant. We already know how we're going to spend the money. Big surprises in the new year!"
Park Books, Severna Park, Md.: "Congratulations to Park Books SP Manager and Bookish Gal Extraordinaire, Beth! She has been awarded the James Patterson holiday bonus and we couldn't agree more that she truly deserves a little something extra this season. Beth absolutely keeps our store in tip-top shape and treats every reader who enters the store with such kindness! I speak for the whole team when I say... we simply wouldn't be who we are today without Beth at the helm holding this crazy ship together! Congrats, Beth--well deserved! And, thank you to the readers of PBSP for nominating her!"
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| Delanie Dochelli, About Time Bookstore | |
About Time Bookstore, Libertyville, Ill.: "I'm so grateful to have been one of the recipients of James Holiday Bookstore Bonus alongside so many other amazing stores and booksellers around the country. This town has welcomed me with open arms and I'm so excited for what's ahead!"
Read It and Eat Bookshop, Buffalo, N.Y.: "Thank YOU again friends of Buffalo! Kim was awarded a $500 holiday bonus from James Patterson! After the holidays she's taking the team out for a well deserved holiday staff meal. Thank you James Patterson & the American Booksellers Association!"
Obodo Serendipity Books, Stratford, Conn.: "Thank you, #jamespatterson for granting us at Obodo Serendipity Books a Holiday Bonus. As independent bookstore owners, we rely on our customers to join us as fellow readers and believers in our bookish communities--allowing our doors to stay open, to continue to share the stories of authors. Thank you for your commitment to booksellers, bookstores, and for helping us to continue to build our stories in the communities where we call home."