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Grass Roots Books and Music
— 227 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis OR 97339 — 541-754-7668 |
| May 9, 2013 |
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Hello, Friends!
Let's say you're outside enjoying the warm sunshine, and you decide to take a walk downtown. It's a little chilly when you start out, and you're grateful you decided to wear a long-sleeved shirt. As you keep going, however, you get a little warmer. Phew! If only you had worn a short-sleeved shirt instead! Fortunately Grass Roots has just received a fresh shipment of our store t-shirts. AND they're on sale this week: score! An easy solution is readily available at your favorite local bookstore!
Now what are you going to do with that long-sleeved shirt you just replaced with your new t-shirt? Carry it along in a Grass Roots tote bag. Bam! Now you're comfortable and stylish!
Through May 16, Grass Roots t-shirts are on sale for only $10 (regularly $14.95, sizes S-M-L-XL), larger sizes are on sale for only $12.50 (regularly $17.95, sizes 2XL-3XL-4XL). Pick one up while it's still hot!
See you in the bookstore!
Pamela. |
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| Newest Books |
The Last Train to Zona Verde: My Ultimate African Safari
Paul Theroux
“The dean of travel writers recoils from southern Africa's heart of darkness in this disillusioned, heartsick travelogue. . . There are fascinating vignettes of a fallen Eden: hunter-gatherer folkways of San Bushmen enchant him with their primeval authenticity until he realizes they are just pantomimes for tourists; at a luxury safari camp an elephant takes its revenge for exploitation. But the main action is Theroux's gradual descent into the urban inferno. By bus and crowded cab he gravitates from the relative cleanliness and order of Namibia into Angola. . . Theroux's prose is as vividly descriptive and atmospheric as ever. . . ” –Publishers Weekly Starred Review
Hardcover, $27.00
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; ISBN: 9780618839339 |
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The Potty Mouth at the Table
Laurie Notaro
Whether confessing that her obsession with buying fabric has reached junior hoarder status or mistaking a friend's heinous tattoo as temporary, Laurie Notaro puts her unique spin —sometimes bizarre, always entertaining —on the many perils of modern living in a mannerless society. With the sardonic, self-deprecating wit that makes us all feel a little better about ourselves for identifying with her, Laurie explores her recent misadventures and explains why it's not her who is nuts, it's them (and okay, sometimes it's her too).
Paperback, $16.00
Publisher: Gallery Books; ISBN: 9781451659399 |
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Saving Italy: The Race to Rescue a Nation's Treasures from the Nazis
Robert M. Edsel
When Hitler's armies occupied Italy in 1943, they also seized control of mankind's greatest cultural treasures. Thus began another war as two unlikely American heroes embarked from Naples in 1944 on the treasure hunt of a lifetime, to recover and preserve some of the greatest works of art in the world. Saving Italy brings readers from Milan and the near destruction of The Last Supper to the inner sanctum of the Vatican and behind closed doors with the preeminent Allied and Axis leaders: Roosevelt, Eisenhower, and Churchill; Hitler, Goring, and Himmler.
Hardcover, $28.95
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company; ISBN: 9780393082418 |
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A Guide to Being Born
Ramona Ausubel
Reminiscent of Aimee Bender and Karen Russell, Ramona Ausubel combines the otherworldly wisdom of her much-loved debut novel, No One Is Here Except All of Us, with the precision of the short-story form. A Guide to Being Born is organized around the stages of life —love, conception, gestation, birth —and the transformations that happen as people experience deeply altering life events, falling in love, becoming parents, looking toward the end of life. In each of these eleven stories Ausubel's stunning imagination and humor are moving, entertaining, and provocative, leading readers to see the familiar world in a new way.
Hardcover, $26.95
Publisher: Riverhead Books; ISBN: 9781594487958 |
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Tiny Confessions: The Secret Thoughts of Dogs, Cats and Everything
Christopher Rozzi
Have you ever been curious about what goes on in the minds of pets? Look no further than this affectionately funny collection of color portraits by artist and comedian Christopher Rozzi. Dogs and cats of all breeds and temperaments are featured, revealing their deepest thoughts including: “What you see as dancing is just me desperately scrambling to earn ham,” and “I forgot where I buried that thing that you loved.” As seen on Etsy, Flavorwire, Fab.com, and elsewhere, Tiny Confessions has charmed pet lovers, art enthusiasts, and anyone with a good sense of humor.
Hardcover, $14.00
Publisher: Perigee Books; ISBN: 9780399161063 |
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Bring Up the Bodies
Hilary Mantel
Mantel’s Booker Award-winning sequel to Wolf Hall takes the reader further into the heart of Tudor history and the downfall of Anne Boleyn. Despite the seven years Henry VIII fought to marry Anne, he has become disenchanted with her and their childless marriage. With the demure Jane Seymour waiting in the wings to take Anne’s place on the throne, Thomas Cromwell spins a web of conspiracy to bring the current queen down.
“The historical facts are known: this is not about what happens, but about how. And armed with street smarts, vast experience and connections, a ferociously good memory, and a patient taste for revenge, Mantel’s Cromwell is a master of how.” –Publishers Weekly
Paperback, $16.00
Publisher: Picador USA; ISBN: 9781250024176 |
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The Dog Stars
Peter Heller
In a post-apocalyptic world filled with loss, Hig takes shelter in an abandoned airport in Eastern Colorado with the kind of neighbor you’d rather have on your side than against you, and his only comfort his beloved dog. Hig often flies the perimeter of the airfield in his Cessna, or sneaks off to the mountains to hunt or fish, pretending that things are they way they used to be. Driven by loneliness, he sets out to discover the voice on the other end of a staticky radio transmission from three years ago, seeking hope in the bleak landscape.
Paperback, $15.00
Publisher: Vintage Books; ISBN: 9780307950475 |
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Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child
Bob Spitz
Julia Child was more than just a cook on TV; she changed the attitudes, beliefs, and very culture of American society. Bob Spitz brings her larger-than-life personality to the page, providing a portrait of the beloved icon who changed the way we eat and cook with the publication of Mastering the Art of French Cooking, and her subsequent television show The French Chef.
“Spitz reminds us that Child had always possessed a tremendous amount of excess energy with no outlet for expressing it. With the publication of her cookbook and the subsequent television shows, she discovered the place where she could use her cooking skills, her force of personality, and her abundant charm.” –Publishers Weekly Starred Review
Paperback, $16.00
Publisher: Vintage Books; ISBN: 9780307473417 |
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The Passage of Power: The Years of Lyndon Johnson, Vol. IV
Robert A. Caro
The fourth volume of Caro’s monumental biography of LBJ chronicles his failed presidential campaign, unhappy vice presidency, and his first nine months as president following Kennedy’s assassination.
“As in the earlier volumes, Caro (Master of the Senate) combines a compelling narrative and insightful authorial judgments into a lengthy volume that will thrill those who care about American politics, the foundations of power, or both. Even Johnson acolytes, sometimes critical about portions of the earlier volumes, are less likely to complain about their hero's portrayal here. While documenting the progression of his subject's character flaws, Caro admires Johnson's adroit adaptability.” –Kirkus Reviews Starred Review
Paperback, $18.95
Publisher: Vintage Books; ISBN: 9780375713255 |
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Sutton
J. R. Moehringer
In the early twentieth century, Willie “The Actor” Sutton was one of America’s most successful bank robbers; he was also a beloved folk hero as he quietly victimized banks at a time when they were seen as brazen, shameless, and bloodsucking. His first accomplice—Bess Ender—was also his first love, and in this imaginative retelling of his story the unforgettable woman who inspired him. Sutton was captured and imprisoned for good in 1952 (after three successful prison breaks), and didn’t walk free until 1969 when he received a surprise pardon on Christmas Eve. Following his release, he immediately set out to find Bess.
Paperback, $15.99
Publisher: Hyperion Books; ISBN: 9781401312688 |
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The Pocket Scavenger
Keri Smith
This book sends readers on an unusual scavenger hunt: what can you find, and what can you do with it? Collect a spectrum of random objects—a wrapper, something that was planted, something you can see through—then turn the book upside down, flip to any page, and alter the item as instructed. The results: you'll be forced out of habitual ways of thinking or acting, discover new connections, and try things you might not have done on your own, creating a version of The Pocket Scavenger that is unique, dependent on time, place, experience, and you.
See the book in action in this video.
Paperback, $15.00
Publisher: Perigee Books; ISBN: 9780399160233 |
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| Featured Books for Young Readers |
Loki's Wolves (Blackwell Pages #1)
K. L. Armstrong and M. A. Marr
Ages 8 to 12
The epic Blackwell Pages series begins in a small town in South Dakota where residents of a small town are not what they seem, including thirteen-year-old Matt, a descendent of the Norse god Thor. As apocalypse approaches, trolls, monstrous wolves, and giant serpents are released upon the world, Matt discovers that he may be the hero destined to save it. Along with his classmates Fen and Laurie, who share trickster god Loki’s lineage, he must race to find Thor’s hammer and shield and realize his true power. Putting a modern-day twist on ancient mythology, Loki’s Wolves is packed with action and adventure.
Hardcover, $17.00
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; ISBN: 9780316204965 |
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The Serpent's Shadow (Kane Chronicles #3)
Rick Riordan
Ages 10 to 14
In the thrilling conclusion to the Kane Chronicles, Carter and Sade face the impossible task of destroying Apophis, the chaos snake, once and for all. With their allies at war with each other, the siblings stand alone against their nemesis, their only hope an ancient spell that has been lost for millennia. They must rely on the murderous ghost of a powerful magician to lead them to the answer they seek . . . or he might lead them to their deaths in the underworld.
Paperback, $9.99
Publisher: Disney Press; ISBN: 9781423142027 |
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First Comes Love
Katie Kacvinsky
Young Adult
Like his name, Gray is dark and stormy. Dylan, a girl always searching for what's next, seemingly unable to settle down, is the exact opposite: full of light and life. On the outside, they seem like an unlikely couple. But looks can be deceiving and besides, opposites attract. What starts as friendship, turns into admiration, respect and caring, until finally these two lone souls find they are truly in love with each other. But staying in love is not as easy as falling in love. If Dylan and Gray want their love to last, they're going to have to work at it. And learn that sometimes love means having to say you're sorry.
Meet the author this Saturday, May 11, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Katie will be meeting her fans and signing books with fellow young adult author Lisa Burstein.
Paperback, $8.99
Publisher: Graphia Books; ISBN: 9780544022164 |
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Code Name Verity
Elizabeth Wein
Young Adult
“Alternately dubbed Queenie, Eva, Katharina, Verity, or Julie depending on which double-agent operation she's involved in, she pens her tale as a confession while strapped to a chair and recovering from the latest round of Gestapo torture. The Nazis want the codes that Julie memorized as a wireless operator before crash-landing in France, and she supplies them, but along the way also tells of her fierce friendship with Maddie, a British pilot whose quiet gumption was every bit as impressive as Julie's brash fearlessness. . . Both crushingly sad and hugely inspirational, this plausible, unsentimental novel will thoroughly move even the most cynical of readers.” – Booklist Starred Review
Paperback, $9.99
Publisher: Disney Press; ISBN: 9781423152880 |
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| Music |
Austin Lounge Lizards
Home and Deranged
Genre: Pop/Folk
As heard on NPR:"For decades, the Austin Lounge Lizards have been trying to keep their Texas hometown weird. Armed with an alt-country sound and precise harmonies, the members have been spoofing politics, religion and romance for as long as most Austinites can remember." ($14.95) |
Patty Griffin
American Kid
Genre: Pop/Folk
Based largely on the story of her own father, American Kid is the Americana songstress' first album of original compositions in six years. Joining her on her new songs are Robert Plant, North Mississippi All Stars, producer Craig Ross, and more. ($15.95) |
Natalie Maines
Mother
Genre: Pop/Folk
The former member of The Dixie Chicks releases her debut solo album. Far from her group's country style, Mother is produced by Ben Harper, and features covers and originals from an adult rock standpoint. ($11.95) |
Ruth Moody
These Wilder Things
Genre: Pop/Folk
A founding member of The Wailin' Jennys releases her second solo album. Guests on her Americana-tinged folk album include Jerry Douglas, Mark Knopfler, Aoife O'Donovan, and more. ($17.95) |
Paper Bird
Rooms
Genre: Pop/Folk
From Colorado, Paper Bird plays a brand of contemporary folk music characterized by impeccable harmonies. Fronted by a trio of female singer-songwriters, the band also features horns, improvised percussion, banjo, and more. ($9.95) |
She & Him
Volume 3
Genre: Pop/Folk
Volume 3 actually marks M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel's fourth album as She & Him (counting their holiday offering). Once again, Ward writes the music and arrangements for Deschanel's retro pop songs. ($14.95) |
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| Events |
Saturday, May 11,
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Grass Roots Books & Music
227 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis |
Author Meet & Greet
Katie Kacvinsky and Lisa Burstein
Two young adult novelists join us for a “Meet & Greet” event at Grass Roots. Corvallis author Katie Kacvinsky returns to the store to meet her fans and sign copies of First Comes Love, newly released in paperback. Lisa Burstein, of Portland, will be in Corvallis to sign copies of the second book in her trilogy, Dear Cassie.
First Comes Love is the story of Gray and Dylan. Gray is dark and stormy, and Dylan is the exact opposite: full of light and life. On the outside, they seem like an unlikely couple. But looks can be deceiving, and besides, opposites attract. What starts as friendship turns into admiration, respect, and caring, until finally these two lone souls find that they are truly in love with each other. But staying in love is never as easy as falling in love. If Dylan and Gray want their love to last, they're going to have to work at it . . .
Dear Cassie is the second book in a trilogy that began with Pretty Amy. It follows the story of Cassie, after the disastrous prom night that landed her a night in jail with her best friends Amy and Lila. Sent to Turning Pines Wilderness Camp for a month-long rehabilitation “retreat”, Cassie’s expectations for the summer are low, but finds that the last place she should fall in love is the first place that she does. Re-living her experiences in a mandated journal, she begins to ask herself: What if the moment you’ve closed yourself off is the moment you start to break open? |
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Monday, May 13 at 7 p.m.
Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis
Learn more about the book:
View the trailer.
Visit the Learning Website. |
Book Release Event
Judith Li & M.L. Herring
Ellie's Log: Exploring the Forest Where the Great Tree Fell
This free event is sponsored by Grass Roots Books & Music, OSU Press, the H. J. Andrews Experimental Forest, and the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library.
Join us for an evening of discovery as we celebrate the release of Ellie’s Log: Exploring the Forest Where the Great Tree Fell written by Judith Li, and illustrated by M.L. Herring, both from the OSU community.
The book follows the explorations of ten-year-old Ellie and her new friend, Ricky, after a huge tree crashes to the ground during a winter storm. Together, they learn how trees provide habitat for plants and animals high in the forest canopy, down among mossy old logs, and deep in the pools of a stream. The plants, insects, birds, and mammals they discover come to life in colored pen-and-ink drawings.
The forest and animals described in Ellie's Log are based on those found at the H. J. Andrews Experimental Forest in the Oregon Cascades, where researchers have been learning about forests and streams for decades. During the event, Li and Herring will discuss the Andrews, and the creation of their book. |
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Wednesday, May 15 at 7 p.m.
Grass Roots Books & Music
227 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis |
Slide Show Presentation: William L. Sullivan
New Hikes in the Central Oregon Cascades
Author and hiking guru William L. Sullivan takes us on a dozen new trails he discovered in the area between Salem and Bend while researching the recently updated fourth edition of his guidebook, 100 Hikes in the Central Oregon Cascades. Included are paths to a warm springs near Oakridge, a lake with a reflection of South Sister, and a wildflower meadow at Mt. Jefferson. Along the way, expect anecdotes about local history, wildflowers, and outdoor lore. |
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Wednesday, May 22 at 7 p.m.
Grass Roots Books & Music
227 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis |
Robert Meikyo Rosenbaum
Walking the Way: 81 Zen Encounters with the Tao Te Ching
Walking the Way affirms that, like yin and yang, the flowing spontaneity of Tao and the precise simplicity of Zen find perfect balance with one another. Robert Meikyo Rosenbaum brings the two traditions together in a unique presentation that elicits Zen insights from his fresh interpretation of verses from the perennial Taoist classic, the Tao Te Ching. Personal anecdotes from Rosenbaum's life illustrate the dynamic potential of his approach, skillfully revealing Zen within the Tao and the Tao of Zen.
Robert Rosenbaum, Ph.D. is a clinical neuropsychologist and psychotherapist in the San Francisco Bay area, a Zen practice leader and senior teacher of Dayan Qigong, and a mountaineer. He brings a lifetime of practice to the moment-by-moment harmonization of body, mind, and spirit. |
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Thursday, May 23 at 7 p.m.
Grass Roots Books & Music
227 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis |
Paperback Release Event
George Estreich, The Shape of the Eye: A Memoir
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Aria Minu-Sepehr, We Heard the Heavens Then: A Memoir of Iran
Tonight we celebrate the paperback releases of two memoirs by Corvallis authors, George Estreich and Aria Minu-Sepehr. George
Estreich is the author of The Shape of the Eye, a memoir detailing all that comes after the life-altering diagnosis that his daughter Laura had Down syndrome. A poet and stay-at-home dad, George Estreich, relays both his daughter’s story and his struggle to accept and understand the meaning of ‘different.’ He is a winner of the 2012 Oregon Book Award for Creative Nonfiction.
Aria Minu-Sepehr is the author of We Heard the Heavens Then, a memoir of his boyhood in revolutionary Iran. Seen through the eyes of a ten year old with unusual access to the two poles of his society— modern and traditional—the tale recounts the rising tension, collision, and eventual fallout of the split. |
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| Community Events |
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Community Events
Darkside Cinema: Movies showing May 10 to 16, showtimes daily, Darkside Cinema, Corvallis. Visit their website for showtimes.
- FROM UP ON POPPY HILL –PG: A group of Yokohama teens look to save their school's clubhouse from the wrecking ball in preparations for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. An animated, Japanese family drama. “This is a gentle film, hand-drawn with irresistible colors, that exudes nostalgia in a lovely way.” (Subtitled Japanese.
- AFTERSHOCK –R: In Chile, a group of travelers who are in an underground nightclub when a massive earthquake hits quickly learn that reaching the surface is just the beginning of their nightmare. “Recommended to fans who've been thirsty for Roth's brand of blood.”
- THE COMPANY YOU KEEP –R: A former Weather Underground activist goes on the run from a journalist who has discovered his identity. With Stanley Tucci, Robert Redford, Susan Sarandon, Nick Nolte, Chris Cooper, Julie Christie, Terrence Howard.
- TO THE WONDER –R: Ben Affleck stars in Terrence Melick’s latest. After visiting Mont Saint-Michel, Marina and Neil come to Oklahoma, where problems arise. Marina meets a priest and fellow exile, who is struggling with his vocation, while Neil renews his ties with a childhood friend, Jane.
Literary Events: Visit our Community Calendar for details on these events and others in the area.
- OSU MFA Reading Series, featuring Heather Brown, Adam Michaud, and Jenny Christie: Thursday, May 9, 7:30 p.m., New Morning Bakery, Corvallis.
- OSU Visiting Writers Series presents Antonya Nelson (Bound) and Robert Boswell (The Heyday of the Insensitive Bastards): Friday, May 10, 7:30 p.m., The Valley Library Rotunda, OSU, Corvallis.
Opportunities:
- Airlie Press: This is the last month of Airlie Press's open reading period for new books. As advisory board member Dorianne Laux puts it, Airlie is "a tribe of poets who ferret out new voices to add to the choir of sustaining voices we long to hear." To be considered for publication in fall 2015, send full-length poetry manuscripts (65-80 pages) to Airlie Press. Full guidelines can be downloaded on the Airlie Press website where you can also read about our selection process and what it means to be part of a collective press. anuscripts should be submitted electronically to airliepress@yahoo.com between March 1 and May 31. Manuscripts received outside this time frame will not be read.
- Youth Poetry Contest: Each year the The Arts Center partners with the Corvallis Fall Festival and Marys Peak Poets to hold the Youth Poetry Contest. Ages: Preschool–Grade 12. Deadline: June 2, 2013. Click here for a complete brochure and to register.
- Summer in Words Conference: Three days of events, talks, and workshops taught by a stellar cast of authors and writing instructors will help you learn more about story and craft and invite you to move forward. June 20-23, Hallmark Inn & Resort, Cannon Beach, OR. For more information and to register, visit the Conference website.
- Summer Fishtrap: The 26th annual Summer Fishtrap Gathering of Writers at Wallowa Lake runs July 8-14, 2013. For more details on workshops at Summer Fishtrap and to register please visit fishtrap.org.
- 2013 Lois Cranston Memorial Poetry Prize: March 1-May 31, 2013, postmarked. Please submit up to three unpublished poems (six pages maximum). Simultaneous submissions are discouraged. The CALYX editorial collective reads all manuscripts first, then selects 10-20 finalists to send to the final judge. See the CALYX submissions page for more information.
- Call for Submissions: For the summer 2013 issue of Oregon Humanities magazine, we want ideas, arguments, theories, and stories about "skin," as in: The one you're in. You have two chances to contribute to this discussion. Shorter responses (400 words) for our Posts section are due May 13. Visit their website to read the full call Posts submissions.
- Inklings, an open critique group, is seeking new members. The group meets on 1st & 3rd Sundays from 11 am to 1 pm in the upstairs meeting room at Market of Choice on 9th Street and Circle Boulevard in Corvallis. Please contact Dinaz Rogers at drogersor@msn.com or 541-967-1911 if you have any questions.
Ticket Sales: Grass Roots sells tickets for local music events. Check our Community Calendar for upcoming events that we have available. |
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Thursday, May 9,
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis |
Keepers of the Earth: Native American Stories and Music
Joseph Bruchac, Storyteller & Writer
For over thirty years Joseph Bruchac has been creating poetry, short stories, novels and music that reflect his Abenaki Indian heritage and Native American traditions. He will combine storytelling, music, and discussion in this free one-hour event for adults, teens, and school-age children. This program is Co-sponsored by The Spring Creek Project & The Friends of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library.
Books will be available to purchase from Grass Roots Books & Music. |
Photo by Michael Greenlar |
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Wednesday, May 15 at 7 p.m.
Construction & Engineering Room, LaSells Stewart Center
875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis |
She's Not There: Reading & Open Talk with Jennifer Boylan
She's Not There: A Life in Two Genders
Jennifer Finney Boylan, author of the Best Selling memoir She's Not There, will provide a reading and open talk to the OSU and Corvallis Community. Free to the public. Join us in understanding transgender awareness as a Component of an Inclusive Community. This event is sponsored by Oregon State University.
Books will be available to purchase from Grass Roots Books & Music. |
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Thursday, May 16 at 6 p.m.
Memorial Union Lounge
OSU Memorial Union, Corvallis |
Healthy Masculinity Conference
Keynote Address: Carlos Andres Gomez
The Healthy Masculinity Conference will provide an opportunity for the OSU and Corvallis community to begin engaging in dialogue about healthy masculinities and how healthy representations of masculinity make our campus and community safer and more habitable. The Keynote, Carlos Andres Gomez, is a well-known actor, spoken-word artist, and poet who recently wrote a book, Man Up: Cracking the Code of Modern Manhood and will discuss masculinity in various different ways and address the ways that multiple identities intersect with masculinity in the U.S.
Books will be available to purchase from Grass Roots Books & Music. |
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Book Awards
Agathas: The winners of the 2012 Agatha Awards were announced last weekend, honoring “traditional [mysteries] best typified by the works of Agatha Christie.” This year’s winners include:
James Beard Awards: The 2013 James Beard Foundation Awards were presented last week in New York City. The awards are presented each Spring and cover all aspects of the food industry, from publishing to restaurants and more. The Beard Awards are the highest honor for food and beverage professionals working in North America. This year’s cookbook winners include:
The Edgars: The Mystery Writers of America announced the winners of the 2013 Edgar Allan Poe Awards at their annual gala last weekend. Among the winners —honoring the best in mystery fiction, non-fiction and television published or produced in 2012—were:
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Mother’s Day
Don’t forget Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 12! Do you still need to pick up the perfect gift? There’s still time and plenty of ideas at Grass Roots! We still have a selection of Mother’s Day cards available, as well as a beautiful array of blank cards, and cards by local artists. If Mom has a sweet tooth, we also have a fresh stock of chocolates from Bursts—one stop shopping at Grass Roots! Books, music, magazines, small gifts: find it all right here. |
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T-Shirts & Totes
Show your independent with pride, and let everyone know about your favorite bookstore. A fresh shipment of Grass Roots T-Shirts* have arrived and we have a range of sizes available. (It makes a great gift for Mom, Dad, or a graduate who wants a little page from Corvallis with them!) Grass Roots Tote Bags are also available, and you know you can never have too many tote bags! Made of recycled materials, it’s the perfect size for filling with a great stack of books. Put it all together for the best present!
*The T-shirts are on sale! Only $10 for sizes S-M-L-XL, and $12.50 for sizes 2XL-3XL-4XL. |
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| Reading Group Selection |
Tuesday, June 4, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements
Sam Kean
Charneé (our resident “Science Person”) leads the discussion of The Disappearing Spoon.
The periodic table is a crowning scientific achievement, but it's also a treasure trove of adventure, betrayal, and obsession. These fascinating tales follow every element on the table as they play out their parts in human history, and in the lives of the (frequently) mad scientists who discovered them.
“The Disappearing Spoon is a marvelous collection of stories about the elements of the periodic table. You may think this is an arcane undertaking —how much do we really remember (or want to remember) of that chart hanging on the classroom wall? . . . Most people recall the table with fear and loathing, but Kean is enthralled by the table, and the tales of obsession, quirkiness and mystery that surround the elements.” –Shelf Awareness |
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Publisher: Back Bay Books
ISBN: 9780316051637
Paperback
Regular price: $14.99
On sale for $12.75 until June 4.
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On Our Nightstands |
 Linda
Gifts of the Crow: How Perception, Emotion, and Thought Allow Smart Birds to Behave Like Humans
John Marzluff and Tony Angell
Wonderful and true stories of human encounters with crows and ravens weave this fascinating book together. And, accompanying these treasures are Angell's delicate illustrations of each amazing moment. This informative and entertaining book captured my full attention as I read of wind surfing ravens (really; and on surf boards!), and the special gift left by a crow fed often in a man's backyard; a candy heart with one very meaningful word on it. I loved getting a glimpse of the world of these birds.
Paperback, $15.00
Publisher: Atria Books; ISBN: 9781439198742 |
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Pamela
Ellie's Log: Exploring the Forest Where the Great Tree Fell
Judith L. Li, Illustrated by M. L. Herring
Wondering what to do with the kids this summer? Explore the woods! Ellie’s Log is a wonderful book to inspire discovery in nature, written by a retired OSU professor, with beautiful drawings by a local illustrator. Following the explorations of 10-year-old Ellie and her new friend Ricky, the book teaches science in a way that appeals even to non-science people like myself. Including pages from Ellie’s field notebook, suggestions for further reading, and online resources for readers and teachers, it’s a children’s book that’s not just for children. Nature lovers of all ages will be charmed!
Don’t miss the Book Release Event Monday, May 13 at 7 p.m. at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library.
Paperback, $16.95
Publisher: Oregon State University Press; ISBN: 9780870716966 |
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Marissa
Daily Rituals: How Artists Work
Mason Currey
Ever wondered how authors like Stephen King or Joyce Carol Oates manage to be so prolific? Or what it took for Charles Schultz to draw each strip of the classic comic Peanuts? This revealing glimpse into the unique creative processes of great thinkers, artists and writers fascinated me. Collected here are some of the most quirky habits of their private lives, from one who lived like a monk, drank daily "a half-dozen bottles of wine," stuck to a strict systematic schedule for 40 years, or kept unusual pets – all in order to get the job done. To each his or her own!
Hardcover, $24.95
Publisher: Knopf Publishing Group; ISBN: 9780307273604 |
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