Less than 10 months after the day James Patterson swore a million-dollar promise, he has kept his word. The best-selling novelist announced he has donated about $437,000 to 81 independent bookstores — a gift that completes his plan to donate $1 million of his own money to support independent booksellers.
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France Wants To Protect Traditional Bookstores From Retail Giants
Online bookstores tend to be more successful than traditional ones by offering free delivery services, but France wants to level out the playing field.
France Wants To Protect Traditional Bookstores From Retail Giants
Online bookstores tend to be more successful than traditional ones by offering free delivery services, but France wants to level out the playing field.
Why You Should Donate Your Books
So many readers have a collection of all the books they have read on a bookshelf. They hang on to books that they have read, and are not likely to read again. While it may look nice to have a full bookshelf, there are more benefits to donating those books. By handing used books over to used bookstores or charity organizations, more people can have access to books at a lower price, or even for free!
