‘Forbes’ releases list of top-earning authors; Patterson remains on top
Forbes has released its annual list of the world’s top earning authors. For a third year James Patterson remains at the top of the list, earning an estimated US$95 million...
Patterson gives grants to 73 UK indie bookstores
More than £130,000 (A$241,280) has been allocated to 73 independent bookshops in the UK and Ireland in the first round of UK grants funded by author James Patterson, reports the...
Patterson to donate £250k to UK indie booksellers
In the UK, author James Patterson has pledged £250k (A$451,363) to independent booksellers to encourage children to read, reports the Bookseller. Patterson made the announcement ahead of Independent Bookseller’s Week...
Patterson distributes US$267,000 to independent bookstores
Months after pledging to give US$1 million (A$1.11 million) to US independent bookstores, bestselling author James Patterson has begun distributing the funds. Publishers Weekly reports that Patterson has sent out...
Patterson pledges US$1 million to US indies
Bestselling author James Patterson has increased his ongoing support of the book industry by pledging US$1 million (A$1.07 million) to US independent bookstores, reports the LA Times. Patterson, who made headlines earlier this...