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Grass Roots Books and Music
— 227 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis OR 97339 — 541-754-7668 |
| July 25, 2013 |
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Waldo's Last Hurrah!
Don't forget: you only have through July 31 to find Waldo in downtown Corvallis! This is your last week to join in the fun of searching for the beloved children's book character, and entering our raffle to receive fabulous prizes. Stop by Grass Roots and begin your search today!
See you in the bookstore!
Pamela. |
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| Newest Books |
The White Princess
Philippa Gregory
Henry Tudor, newly ascended to the throne of England, is now tasked with unifying a country divided by war for nearly two decades. This entails his marriage to the princess of the enemy house, Elizabeth of York – but she is still in love with his slain enemy, Richard III, and Henry is threatened by the return of a missing heir plotting to reclaim the throne. When the heir invades England, claiming to be Elizabeth’s beloved lost brother, Elizabeth must choose between the vying young man of York and Henry, the husband she is learning to love.
Hardcover, $27.99
Publisher: Touchstone Books; ISBN: 9781451626094 |
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On the Noodle Road: From Beijing to Rome, with Love and Pasta
Jen Lin-Liu
Food writer Lin-Liu, upon noting the similarities between an Italian meal and her own native delicacies of China, wondered: “Who really invented the noodle?” Traveling the Silk Road between Asia and Europe, she partook in both a moveable feast and an array of cultures to resolve her culinary question. Tracing the evolution of this dish back to the migrations along the ancient trade route, she savored not only the dumplings of Beijing, the manti of Turkey and the tortellini of Italy, but also the rich connections and histories of the women who cook them.
Hardcover, $27.95
Publisher: Riverhead Books; ISBN: 9781594487262 |
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A Dangerous Fiction: A Mystery
Barbara Rogan
“Someone in the New York publishing world is targeting literary agent Jo Donovan, the appealing, empathetic narrator of this clever mystery. . . Jo's troubles begin when an aspiring writer she calls ‘Sam Spade’. . . brazenly attempts to peddle his manuscript to her on a Manhattan sidewalk. Later, Jo's e-mail is hacked, she is defamed, and her most successful client is murdered. Plenty of other people besides Spade have reason to resent Jo. . . As she roots around for possible motives and suspects, Jo questions her past, recasting years of what she used to think of as pure happiness in a more realistic light.” – Publishers Weekly
Hardcover, $26.95
Publisher: Viking Books; ISBN: 9780670026500 |
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The Casual Vacancy
J. K. Rowling
When Barry Fairbrother dies in his early forties, the town of Pagford is left in shock. Pagford is, seemingly, an English idyll, with a cobbled market square and an ancient abbey, but what lies behind the pretty facade is a town at war. Rich at war with poor, teenagers at war with their parents, wives at war with their husbands, teachers at war with their pupils. . . Pagford is not what it first seems. And the empty seat left by Barry on the parish council soon becomes the catalyst for the biggest war the town has yet seen.
Paperback, $18.00
Publisher: Back Bay Books; ISBN: 9780316228589 |
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The Year's Best Science Fiction: Thirtieth Annual Collection
Edited by Gardner Dozois
“Hard-core SF fans or readers wishing to learn the genre but having no idea where to start should not hesitate to enter the pages of this anthology. . . As in the past, Dozois has chosen both veteran writers and new writers for a truly expansive survey of what is transpiring in the SF world. . .for example, losing humanity in the face of apocalyptic destruction, humans who leave the safety of earth on the flimsy promise of a better life somewhere else, political warfare, and cyberattacks taking place on the barren surface of the moon.” — Booklist
Paperback, $22.99
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; ISBN: 9781250029133 |
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Beyond the Blue Horizon: How the Earliest Mariners Unlocked the Secrets of the Oceans
Brian Fagan
Before Captain Cook and Columbus, there were mariners who boldly navigated the oceans in their quest to master the secrets of the world’s most mysterious terrain. Fagan explains how the voyages of ancient Polynesians plotted the course for seafarers and sailors throughout history.
“Tacking between first-person anecdotes, archeological explanations, and fictionalized scenes from the distant past, this salty work of historical imagination travels with the Micronesian outriggers that ferried moai carvers to Easter Island, the Egyptian timber barges that carried the cedars of Lebanon to the pharaohs, and the black ships that brought the Greek heroes to the gates of Troy.” – Publishers Weekly
Paperback, $18.00
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing; ISBN: 9781608194032 |
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| Featured Books for Young Readers |
Hurry Up, Houdini! (Magic Tree House #50)
Mary Pope Osborne
Merlin the magician has sent Jack and Annie on another mission, this time to find the famous stage magician Harry Houdini. The magic tree house whisks them away to Coney Island, landing them in an amusement park with plenty of time for fun—and trouble—before Houdini performs. An argument between Jack and Annie is the trouble this time, and it looks as if they won’t complete their mission for the first time ever. Will they get along in time to meet Houdini?
Hardcover, $12.99
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers; ISBN: 9780307980458 |
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The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp
Kathi Appelt
Raccoon brothers Bingo and J’miah are official Sugar Man Swamp Scouts, entrusted with being the eyes and ears of the benevolent ruler of the swamp, who is only to be awoken from his decades-long slumber in case of an emergency. Twelve-year-old Chap loves the swamp something fierce, so that he’s ready to do anything to help protect it. Danger is headed their way in a gang of wild, feral hogs on the march, and the swamp’s owner wants to turn it into an Alligator World Wrestling Arena and Theme Park. The Scouts and Chap are ready, all they have to do is wake up the Sugar Man. . .
Hardcover, $16.99
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers; ISBN: 9781442421059 |
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| Music |
Gogol Bordello
Pura Vida Conspiracy
Genre: Pop/Folk
The collective's sixth album continues in its quest to develop a rock music without borders. Called "gypsy punk" by members, the music brings together influences from around the planet, paired with a decidedly "punk" spirit. ($11.95) |
Van Dyke Parks
Songs Cycled
Genre: Pop/Folk
“Most famously involved as a lyricist in the Beach Boys’ Smile sessions, Van Dyke Parks has collaborated widely and regularly. Randy Newman, Ry Cooder and Joanna Newsom have all worked with him to lavish, yet understated, effect." ($16.95) |
Guy Clark
My Favorite Picture of You
Genre: Pop/Folk
The legendary Texas songwriter's first original album in four years is a tribute to his late wife Susanna. Pared down to Clark's worn vocals and a couple acoustic instruments, the album features personal songs from an artist looking back at his career. ($13.95) |
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
Genre: Pop/Folk
"If you sought comparisons for Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros’ forthcoming self-titled album, you would hear the soulfulness of The Supremes' Where Did Our Love Go, the raw exuberant pop of the Beatles' Yellow Submarine and the psychedelic echoes of Jefferson Airplane's Surrealistic Pillow album." ($13.95) |
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| Events |
Saturday, July 27 at 2 p.m.
Grass Roots Books & Music
227 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis |
Poetry Reading
Mary Van Denend
Watermarks
Join us for an afternoon reading with Corvallis poet Mary Van Denend. She is launching her new chapbook Watermarks, from Finishing Line Press. Mary Van Denend writes poems and essays from her home in western Oregon. Her poems have appeared in The Asheville Review, Briar Cliff Review, Crab Orchard Review, Ruminate, Sow's Ear Poetry Review, and other fine journals. She is a regular contributor to The Art House America blog. She loves the desert Southwest, old beautiful cities, and delights in her three grandchildren. |
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July 1-31
Participating businesses throughout downtown Corvallis:
Burst's Chocolates
Cyclotopia
Cyrano's (Yesterday's Books, Today's Treasures)
Drawing Board
Five Star Sports
Footwise
Francesco's
Grass Roots Books & Music
Great Harvest
Inkwell Home Store
Kaleidoscope Studios
Many Hands Trading
Mod Pod
New Morning Bakery
Oregon Coffee & Tea
Peak Sports
Riverside Window & Door
Second Glance
Second Glance Annex
Sedlak's
Sibling Revelry
Soft Star Shoes Stash
The Alley
Toy Factory
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Find Waldo in Corvallis!
Waldo is returning to Corvallis this summer! Where is he hiding? All over downtown, and it's your challenge to find him! Grass Roots Books & Music is hosting a month-long scavenger hunt to Find Waldo through downtown Corvallis in July. The famous children's book character in the striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting twenty-five different local businesses throughout our community this July. Those who spot him can win prizes from Grass Roots and other participating businesses, including stickers, book coupons, gift certificates, books, and more.
Stop by the store to begin your search, or visit our website for a list of participating businesses and more information.
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Saturday, Aug. 3 at 4:30 p.m.
Grass Roots Books & Music
227 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis |
Find Waldo Search Party!
The search for Waldo is over! Join us in the loft at Grass Roots Books as we celebrate his return to his rightful place in the bookstore. Everyone who looked for Waldo, found Waldo, and hid Waldo is welcome to this family-friendly event in our loft. We’ll enjoy some activities and refreshments, and announce the winners of our Find Waldo Local Raffle drawing. It will also be the perfect time to share your Waldo-hunting advetnrues with us!
Don’t forget, you have through July 31 to find Waldo at 25 participating businesses in downtown Corvallis. Stop by Grass Roots to start your search today! |
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Community Events
Darkside Cinema: Movies showing July 26 to Aug. 1, showtimes daily, Darkside Cinema, Corvallis. Visit their website for showtimes.
- Much Ado about Nothing –PG-13: Lighthearted to a fault, Much Ado about Nothing's giddy energy and intimate charm make for an entertaining romantic comedy — and a Shakespearean adaptation that's hard to resist.
- 20 Feet from Stardom –PG-13: Rich, insightful, and occasionally heartbreaking, 20 Feet From Stardom is an energetic tribute to the passion, talent, and hard work of backup singers.
- Fill the Void –PG (Subtitled Hebrew): A woman's right is to choose her spouse, and what a weighty, giddy, confusing, clarifying and, ultimately, sacred choice that is. “A fascinating peek into the lives of Israel's ultra-Orthodox Jews.”
- Kings of Summer –R: Deserves recognition for its light, often hilarious depiction of summertime boyhood and the impatience to become an adult. Nick Offerman.
Opportunities:
- Benton County Youth Poetry Contest: Ages: Preschool–Grade 12. Deadline: August 3, 2013 RECEIVED (TAC is closed on Sundays so please plan your delivery/mailing accordingly!) Click Here for a Complete Brochure with Registration Checklist.
- Call for Submissions: Wild in the Willamette is now seeking unpaid contributions of outdoor writing to create this field guide for everyone wanting to explore wild places within the eight major watersheds of the mid-Willamette Valley — by foot, by kayak or canoe, and by bicycle. For more details, please see the WITW website.
- 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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August 7, 8, & 9
OSU Conference Center
875 SW 26th St., Corvallis |
Oregon Master Gardeners Mini-College
Mini-College is the annual conference of the Oregon Master Gardener Association and the OSU Extension Master Gardener Program. The event includes three days of gardening seminars, networking opportunities and celebration of accomplishments. For more information and to register, please visit the OMGA website.
Books will be available to purchase Aug. 8 & 9 from Grass Roots Books & Music. |
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Featured in the Store
Early Readers: The long, lazy days of summer is a great time to launch a love of reading. If you know a child who is just learning to read, Grass Roots has a wonderful new display full of Early Readers. With a wonderful range of levels, topics, and characters—including classics like Frog and Toad, new favorites like Pete the Cat, and even nonfiction titles from National Geographic—every developing reader is sure to find something to drive them to a lifetime love of books! |
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Tuesday, Aug. 6, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving
Jonathan Evison
Pamela leads August’s literary road trip with The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving by Jonathan Evison, winner of the 2013 Pacific Northwest Booksellers Award.
Following a family tragedy, Benjamin Benjamin is left with little in the world, so he enrolls in a class called the Fundamentals of Caregiving to prepare himself for a new profession. He quickly learns that the class provided little that is actually helpful when he is assigned to Trevor, a 19-year-old in the advanced stages of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The job gives Benjamin a renewed sense of purpose to his life, and the unlikely pair soon set off on a cross country road trip to see Trev’s estranged father, visiting can’t-miss roadside attractions, picking up hitchhikers, and being pursued by a mysterious Buick Skylark. |
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Publisher: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
ISBN: 9781616203153
Paperback
Regular price: $14.95
On sale for $12.71 until Aug. 6.
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On Our Nightstands |
 Neé
A Year with Marmalade
Alison Reynolds, Illustrated by Heath McKenzie
This uplifting and enriching children’s books is perfect for teaching any little one that sometimes change (even the unexpected kind) can be both good and exciting. Beyond its beautiful message the overall design of this book cannot be raved about enough. It is whimsical with great use of color and space. The fluid nature of the text and its position on the page mimics the actions of the story and brings it to life. The art is delightful and amusing; it literally makes you smile as you turn each page and see a new adorable illustration and message!
Paperback, $15.99
Publisher: Little Simon; ISBN: 9781442481053 |
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Tami
One True Vine
Mavis Staples
Who is Mavis Staples? She is a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner, National Heritage Fellowship Award recipient, VH1’s 100 Greatest Women of Rock and Roll, and Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Singers of All Time. This is her latest album. She says it’s what she’s always sung “about the world today—poverty, jobs, welfare, all of that—and making it feel better through these songs.” One of my favorite albums is We’ll Never Turn Back. You can learn more about her at her website, or she also has a Facebook page.
CD, $17.95
UPC: 045778720620 |
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Tiffany
Help, Thanks, Wow: The Three Essential Prayers
Anne LaMott
Short enough to read in an afternoon, but deep enough to ponder for a lifetime, Help, Thanks, Wow is an inspiring book for anyone interested in spirituality. I say “inspiring” rather than “inspirational” because Lamott’s book prompts action rather than just emotion. In thoughtful, moving, and sometimes very funny anecdotes, Anne Lamott distills prayer to its simplest elements: asking for help from a greater power (whatever you believe that power to be), being grateful, and appreciating the wonder around us. How easy is that?
Hardcover, $17.95
Publisher: Riverhead Books; ISBN: 9781594631290 |
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