The Oxford Companion to Cheese by Mateo Kehler

Murder by the Book owner McKenna Jordan noted that as the store's event coordinator, Kwiatkowski is doing the work that makes independent bookstores special: 'Every customer who comes in the door, he greets and knows and tries to recommend a book to.'īerner commented: 'Any place that sells print materials, you can find a James Patterson book. 'And it's generous for him to honor the work that booksellers and librarians are doing every day across the country.' 'It's a delightful thing for him to do,' said Berner, Blue Willow's children's specialist and event coordinator.

The Houston Chronicle showcased three city booksellers who were among the recipients: Cathy Berner at Blue Willow Bookshop, Annalia Luna at Brazos Bookstore and John Kwiatkowski at Murder by the Book. We are immensely grateful for his generosity, which provides extra financial support for 149 deserving booksellers during this holiday season.' Booksellers can really make a difference in people's lives, and I'm glad to be able to acknowledge their contributions in some way.'ĪBA CEO Oren Teicher commented: 'With his 2016 bonus program, James Patterson has again demonstrated his unwavering support for literacy and the independent booksellers who are dedicated to spreading the joy of reading. 'The attention these employees give to their customers is intrinsic to keeping them interested in reading. 'I loved hearing about the passion these grant recipients have for the work they're doing-each is committed to handselling and carefully curating book recommendations for each person that walks through their doors,' said Patterson. Bookselling This Week reported that 'nominated booksellers were praised for their contagious enthusiasm, knowledge across all genres, innovation, and, most importantly, dedication to books and reading.' Patterson personally selected the winners from booksellers who were nominated by store owners, managers, fellow booksellers, publishing professionals and shoppers.

A complete list of recipients is available at /bonus. The program, which awards individual booksellers amounts ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, is handled in conjunction with the American Booksellers Association.

As part of his Holiday Bookstore Bonus Program, James Patterson will distribute grants totaling $250,000 to 149 independent booksellers this year.

The Oxford Companion to Cheese by Mateo Kehler