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Thursday, December 12, 2024Staffer at The Book Cellar in Chicago gets $500 bonus from author James Patterson
CBS News Chicago / by Natalie Goldstick and Traci Maloney / December 11, 2024 Hundreds of independent bookstore workers across the country—including one in Chicago—were the recipients of a big holiday surprise Wednesday. Since 2015, bestselling author James Patterson has given out holiday bonuses to independent bookstore workers across the country. This year, a $500 bonus went to Addison Roberts—who works at The Book Cellar, at 4736 N. Lincoln Ave. in Lincoln Square. Roberts said she was surprised to
Wednesday, November 20, 2024Shop Local 2024: A Lincoln Square, North Center, Albany Park, Irving Park And Ravenswood Gift Guide
Block Club Chicago / by Alex V. Hernandez / November 15, 2024 LINCOLN SQUARE — Lincoln Square has a plethora of small, independent shops along its busy commercial corridor. The 149-year-old Merz Apothecary has gifts for those who enjoy a spa day at home while The Book Cellar has a few Chicago-centric guides to exploring the city for more adventurous family and friends. Independent shops in neighboring Ravenswood, North Center, Irving Park, Albany Park and North Park also have a wide variety of gifts for
