Congratulations to Anderson’s Bookshop, Publishers Weekly 2011 Bookstore of the Year!

Sourcebooks is proud to have been one part of the Anderson’s success story and we made a few calls to noted authors and other booksellers to gather their thoughts too. The response was simply overwhelming-below we share just part of what they had to say-, as well as for pictures from the event:

“When I’m in Naperville, you can find me at Anderson’s Bookshop.” – Nikki Giovanni, Hip Hop Speaks to Children

“I want to thank Anderson’s for everything you’ve done for me…I really think I wouldn’t have a career without you.” –Melanie Benjamin, Alice I Have Been

“Congratulations Becky and team at Andersons on a well-deserved award…Andersons stands out as a jewel above the rest.” – Gary W. Moore, Playing with the Enemy

“Thank you so much for giving authors like me the gift of an opportunity to reach readers…I’m grateful.” – Harlan Cohen, The Naked Roommate

“You’re an inspiration for all of us here at McLean & Eakin.” -Matthew Norcross, McLean & Eakin Booksellers

“Now you are the best place to purchase open doors to set the spirit free – but we already knew that. Congratulations!” -Katherine Hannigan, Emmaline and the Bunny

“The booklovers of Naperville and this author have known for years that Anderson’s Bookshop is the best place to buy books in the country.” – Gary Paulsen, Paintings from the Cave

“Sure I patronize a neighborhood shop or two, but it’s Anderson’s I think of as the nation’s bookstore…Thank you, Becky and everyone… for proving that you don’t have to be a chain to make a difference.” – Jerry Spinelli, There’s a Girl in my Hammerlock

On behalf of the entire Sourcebooks family, congratulations to Anderson’s Bookshop for the recognition of Best Bookstore of 2011!