# James Patterson gives holiday gifts to Massachusetts booksellers

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**Created:** [December 12, 2024, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-patterson-gives-holiday-gifts-to-massachusetts-booksellers/1011525 "2024-12-12T00:40:03Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 12, 2024, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-patterson-gives-holiday-gifts-to-massachusetts-booksellers/1011525/1 "2024-12-12T00:40:03Z")

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It’s very kind, and I wish that more famous people used their power in this sort of beneficent manner.

> **[Author James Patterson gifts holiday bonuses to dozens of bookstore workers...](https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/james-patterson-holiday-bookstore-bonuses-massachusetts-2024/)**
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> James Patterson's holiday bookstore bonus program has recognized several Massachusetts booksellers for 2024.