James Patterson, a bestselling novelist, is giving $500 holiday bonuses to 600 booksellers across various independent bookstores in the U.S. This initiative, which started in 2015, recognizes the hard work of booksellers. Patterson stated, "Booksellers save lives. Period," highlighting their importance in the literary community. The recipients were nominated by co-workers and customers, and Patterson has also contributed millions to schools and literacy programs. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)