Author James Patterson poses for a portrait in New York on Aug. 30, 2016. (Photo by Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP, File) NEW YORK (AP) — Melanie Moore, who runs the Ohio-based Cincy Book Bus, is one of hundreds of booksellers who received a pleasant surprise for the holidays: a check for $500 from author James Patterson. “I’ve never taken a salary.
Main Idea: James Patterson gave holiday bonus checks to hundreds of booksellers as a way to thank them for their work.
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No clear negative impact identified.
James Patterson’s holiday checks can help independent booksellers cover costs and keep small stores open, which supports local jobs and access to books.
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The Ohio-based bookstore run by Melanie Moore and identified as a bonus recipient.
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