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Looking for summer fun, Readers?
Downtown Corvallis is the place to be!
Starting tomorrow all weekend long, pick up your summer reads ON SALE at this year's Crazy Days! A great selection of bargain books will be marked down from their already low prices during this sidewalk sale.
Also on sale: puzzles, CDs, and handcrafted imported gifts including bookends!
Where's Waldo this month? Kids and adults alike can pick up a passport in the store and find Waldo at participating downtown businesses to score raffle tickets. See Store News for details.
New this week: acclaimed novels in paperback, a beautiful bilingual picture book for kids, and a travel-sized Harry Potter coloring book. And as our staff grows, so do our booksellers' favorites shelves! Ask us about our latest recommendations.
Happy reading,
~Marissa
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New Hardcovers
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by Bill Broun
[Fiction]
"The year is 2052 and Earth, not surprisingly, has gone to hell. Humans have become a weird concoction of biology and technology, personal freedom is but a vague memory, and resources are stretched beyond the breaking point. . .[and] all animals that remain are the inhabitants of the London Zoo. Their survival is dependent upon a 90-year-old substance abuser named Cuthbert Handley, whose signature skill is understanding animal language. . .Imaginative, fast-paced, [and] thoughtful. . .debut novelist Broun's phantasmagorical fable vibrantly blends myth and satire to paint both a cautionary warning about present behavior and a futuristic vision of what the unbridled abuse of nature might unveil. . ." - Booklist, Starred Review
Hardcover; $26.99
Publisher: Ecco Press; ISBN: 9780062400796
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by Megan Miranda
[Fiction]
It's been 10 years since Nicolette Farrell left her rural hometown after her best friend, Corinne, disappeared from Cooley Ridge without a trace. Back again to tie up loose ends and care for her ailing father, Nic is soon plunged into a shocking drama that reawakens Corinne's case and breaks open old wounds long since stitched. Within days of her return, Nic's younger neighbor Annaleise goes missing.
Told backwards -- Day 15 to Day 1-- from the time Annaleise goes missing, Nic works to unravel the truth, revealing shocking truths about her friends, her family, and what "really" happened to Corinne that night 10 years ago.
Hardcover; $25.00
Publisher: Simon & Schuster; ISBN: 9781501107962
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New Paperbacks
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by Gardner Dozois
[Fiction]
In the new millennium, what secrets lay beyond the far reaches of the universe? What mysteries belie the truths we once held to be self evident? The world of science fiction has long been a porthole into the realities of tomorrow, blurring the line between life and art. Now, the very best SF authors explore ideas of a new world. This venerable collection brings together award-winning authors and masters of the field. With an extensive recommended reading guide and a summation of the year in science fiction, this annual compilation of short stories has become the definitive must-read anthology for all science fiction fans and readers interested in breaking into the genre.
Paperback; $22.99
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; ISBN: 9781250080844
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by Isabel Allende
[Fiction]
In 1939, as Poland falls under the shadow of the Nazis, young Alma Belasco's parents send her away to live in safety with an aunt and uncle in their opulent mansion in San Francisco. There she encounters Ichimei Fukuda, the quiet and gentle son of the family's Japanese gardener. Unnoticed by those around them, a tender love affair begins to blossom. Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the two are cruelly pulled apart as Ichimei and his family like thousands of other Japanese Americans are declared enemies and forcibly relocated to internment camps run by the United States government. . .
Paperback; $16.00
Publisher: Atria Books; ISBN: 9781501116995
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by Homer Hickam
[Fiction]
In this long-awaited prequel to the bestselling memoir Rocket Boys, Elsie Lavender and Homer Hickam Sr. were high school classmates in the West Virginia coalfields, graduating just as the Great Depression began. Although Elsie sparked with dancing actor Buddy Ebsen, she eventually found herself back in the coalfields, married to Homer. Unfulfilled as a miner's wife, Elsie was reminded of Buddy because of his unusual wedding gift: an alligator named Albert who lived in the only bathroom in their little house. Eventually Homer gave Elsie an ultimatum: "Me or the alligator!" Elsie concluded there was only one thing to do: carry Albert home.
Paperback; $15.99
Publisher: William Morrow & Company; ISBN: 9780062325907
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by Kent Haruf
[Fiction]
"The latest novel by the highly regarded author of. . . Benediction is also, sadly, his last novel; Haruf died in November 2014. . .Addie Moore has lost her husband, and one day she boldly invites a neighbor, widower Louis, whom she does not know well, to come spend the night sleeping with her. . .just so that she may have someone to talk to and confide in during those particularly lonely early-morning hours. Meanwhile, Addie's grown son is in a troubled marriage, and because of that, he dumps his son on her. . .[forming] a new family unit from the spare parts surrounding them. . ." - Booklist, Starred Review
Paperback; $15.00
Publisher: Vintage; ISBN: 9781101911921
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by David Mitchell
[Fiction]
". . .Literary-fiction stalwart Mitchell offers his most accessible book yet -- a haunted-house story. . .Written as five distinct chapters, each set on the last Saturday in October, spaced nine years apart, the novel follows the nefarious exploits of the Grayer twins, who inhabit the eponymous home, hidden in a narrow alley behind a pub. Each chapter is told through the point of view of the poor soul who has been unknowingly summoned to the home as a sacrifice to the twins. Readers will appreciate how, over the 36-year span, characters and story threads overlap to craft a unified psychological tale. . .a Halloween staple for years to come." - Booklist
Paperback; $16.00
Publisher: Random House Trade; ISBN: 9780812988079
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New For Young Readers
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by Yuyi Morales
[Fiction]
Ages 3 to 7
As the long day comes to an end, Mother Sky fills a tub with falling stars and calls, "Bath time for Little Night!" Little Night answers from afar, "Can't come. I am hiding and you have to find me, Mama. Find me now!" Where could Little Night be? Down a rabbit hole? In a blueberry field? Among the stripes of bees? Exquisitely painted and as gentle as Little Night's dress crocheted from clouds, this is a story to treasure. With a bilingual text in both English and Spanish, Little Night Nochecita by Yuyi Morales is a sweet story every child can enjoy.
Paperback; $7.99
Publisher: Square Fish; 9781250073242
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by Scholastic, Inc.
[Fiction]
Ages 8 to Adult
House-elves and merpeople, Cornish pixies and dragons -- the wizarding world is populated by an unforgettable cast of magical beings and extraordinary beasts. Filled with detailed illustrations inspired by the Harry Potter films, these twenty postcards feature the magical creatures of the Forbidden Forest, the Great Lake, and much more.
Paperback; $9.99
Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.; 9781338054590
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by Kiersten White
[Fiction]
Young Adult
"What if Vlad Tepes, the historical inspiration for Dracula, had actually been a fearsome and brilliant teenage girl? That's the question raised in this alternate history, first in a trilogy. Set in the mid-15th century, first in Wallachia and then in the Ottoman Empire, the narrative focuses on Ladislav 'Lada' Dragwyla and her younger brother, Radu. . .who are sent by their father to act as royal hostages in the Ottoman Court of Sultan Murad. There, the ambitious Lada chafes at the limited options available to women, Radu converts to Islam, and both fall for the charismatic prince Mehmed. . ." - Publishers Weekly
Hardcover; $18.99
Publisher: Delacorte Press; 9780553522310
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New Bargain Books
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Crazy Days SALE
What's better than a bargain book? A bargain book on sale!
Half off two or more select bargain books during this downtown sidewalk sale, to be exact. Grab deals on large format art and photography books, gift books, and gift items.
These deep discounts are only good through the weekend, so don't miss out. And look out for another huge order of bargain books coming next week!
Browse our shelves for the green "B" for plenty of bargains on cookbooks, children's hardcovers, arts and crafts books, and more.
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New Music
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Sara Watkins
Young In All the Wrong Ways
Pop/Folk
Watkins began her career years ago as a preteen fiddle player and vocalist for Nickel Creek. Her third solo album explores a variety of sounds, from folk and Americana to indie rock and Celtic.
($14.98)
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Events at Grass Roots
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Maximilian Uriarte
Monday, July 18 at 7:00 p.m.
Grass Roots Books & Music
227 SW 2nd St.
Corvallis, OR
The White Donkey is the first graphic novel about the war in Iraq written and illustrated by a veteran. Originally funded by a Kickstarter campaign that received major national news coverage and went viral on social media, Uriarte's first printing of 3,000 paperback copies sold out in 36 hours and has been unavailable since then. Little, Brown and Company has now re-released the book in a new, hardcover edition. A vivid and moving look at war and PTSD, The White Donkey follows young Marines as they experience the ugly, pedestrian, and often meaningless side of military service in rural Iraq.
Maximilian Uriarte enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 2006 at the age of nineteen and served for four years. In 2010 Uriarte created the popular comic strip Terminal Lance while still on active duty. Uriarte has a bachelor's degree from California College of the Arts. The author will be reading and signing books at this event.
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Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche
Tuesday, July 19 at 7:00 p.m. 
Grass Roots Books & Music
227 SW 2nd St.
Corvallis, OR
In Our Pristine Mind, a Tibetan Buddhist master shows us how to go beyond mindfulness with meditation and journey deep into ultimate happiness, transforming every area of our lives. Orgyen Chowang empowers us to gradually experience our mind as pure awareness -- free from the feelings, thoughts, and other mental events that obscure its true nature. Using simple language, he provides precise, experiential instructions that make this life-transforming realization attainable for all, whether we are just seeking a happier life or are pursuing the spiritual journey all the way to enlightenment.
Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche, a meditation master in the Nyingma lineage of the Buddhist tradition, has a passion for presenting teachings in a practical and experiential way for modern audiences. His primary teacher was Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche, one of the greatest Dzogchen masters of the last century. The author will be reading and signing books at this event.
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David Baker
Wednesday, July 20 at 7:00 p.m. 
Grass Roots Books & Music
227 SW 2nd St.
Corvallis, OR
Join us for an entertaining evening with Corvallis author David Baker celebrating the paperback release of Vintage, his humorous and evocative debut novel. Vintage follows a food journalist's desperate attempt to save his career -- and possibly, his marriage -- by tracking an extremely valuable bottle of wine stolen by the Nazis over half a century ago.
Author David Baker is no stranger to the winemaking process. He has spent time working in commercial vineyards and has been known to make a passable pinot noir in his garage. In addition to sharing readings from the book, he will be talking about the changing wine industry on a global and local scale, as well as his research and writing process for Vintage. The author will be reading and signing books at this event.
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Susan Moon
Tuesday, July 26 at 7:00 p.m. 
Grass Roots Books & Music
227 SW 2nd St.
Corvallis, OR
The Hidden Lamp: Stories from Twenty-five Centuries of Awakened Women brings together one hundred stories of awakened Buddhist women from the time of the Buddha until the present -- nuns, housewives, prostitutes, peasants, tea shop ladies -- and each story has a commentary by a different contemporary woman Buddhist teacher. In these pages, 100 wise women of the past meet with 100 wise women of the present. What does it mean to wake up as we really are in this world?
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Ellen Jackson & Trudy Toliver
Wednesday, July 27 at 7:00 p.m. 
Grass Roots Books & Music
227 SW 2nd St.
Corvallis, OR
Portland Farmers Market operates seven vibrant farmers markets in Portland, Oregon, including a year-round farmers market consistently named among North America's Top 10. This cookbook is a tribute to the farmers, chefs, and shoppers who embrace their world-class markets like no other. With 100 seasonally organized recipes for every meal of the day, stories of the market's farmers and producers, shopping and cooking tips, and glorious color photography, the Portland Farmers Market Cookbook is a celebration of a place and its people, who are proud to share their bounty with the Portland community and beyond.
Trudy Toliver is a lifelong Oregonian, environmentalist, and leader. She worked in roles focused on sustainability before joining Portland Farmers Market as executive director. Trudy believes that eating healthy food changes peoples' lives.
This event is co-sponsored by Grass Roots Books and the Corvallis Farmers Market. The authors will be reading and signing books at this event.
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Community Events
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Darkside Show Times for 7/8-7/14
-Dheepan -R A Sri Lankan Tamil soldier poses as the husband and father of two other refugees in order to escape their ravaged homeland. The makeshift "family" sets about establishing a new life --only to find themselves once again embroiled in violence on the mean streets of Paris.
-Genius -PG-13
Max Perkins's time as the book editor at Scribner, where he oversaw works by Thomas Wolfe, Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald and others. Colin Firth, Jude Law, Nichole Kidman, Laura Linney.
-Sing Street -PG-13
Sing Street is a feel-good musical set in 1980s Dublin with huge heart and irresistible optimism, and charming cast and hummable tunes. 97% on RT!
- Buddymoon -R
When a former child actor is dumped by his fiancé days before the wedding, his excitable German best man takes him on the honeymoon instead: a backcountry trek in the remote mountains of Oregon.
-The Lobster -R In a dystopian society, single people must find a matewithin 45 days or be transformed into an animal of their choice. The odd kind of movie you love us for. Colin Farrell, John C. Riley, Rachel Weisz.
Arts/Literary Events
Corvallis Folklore Society: Bruce Marbin Memorial Celebration and Contra Dance
Saturday, July 9, at 5:30 to 10:00 p.m. First Congregational Church
4515 W Hills Rd.
Corvallis, OR
With Callers Stacy Rose and Karen Olsen, and the Bruce Marbin MegaBand (BMMB)! Bring memories and stories about Bruce, and a potluck dish to share. No alcohol allowed. $10-$20 suggested fundraiser donation for honoring Bruce with a Corvallis park xylophone installation -- accessible to all children & adults. For more information, visit Corvallis Folklore Society.
 Willamette Writers on the River: Monthly Meeting
with C. Lill Ahrens
"Exclusive: The Secret Powers of Chronology Revealed!"
Monday, July 18, at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church, Allison Room
114 SW 8th St.
Corvallis, OR
Lill's entertaining presentation will help you use the tool of chronology to propel readers through your story to the very end. She will discuss all the ways you might be writing backwards, plus a handy "Checklist for Chronology" to help you turn "backward writing" around. Bring writing supplies and a double-spaced excerpt of your work -- a favorite scene with some action -- to test your own chronological powers.
Over the past ten years -- as an editor for Calyx Journal, the contest director for Oregon Writers Colony, a creative writing teacher, and editorial consultant -- Lill has read thousands of unpublished stories and debated finalists with her fellow editors and judges. This presentation is taken from Lill's current project, a how-to-write book, Creating a Movie in Your Reader's Mind.
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Community Events with Grass Roots
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Dr. Jean Moule
Thursday, July 14, at 7:00 p.m.
Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center
128 SW 9th St.
Corvallis, OR
Nurturing Grandchildren: Black, White & In-Between, is Dr. Jean Moule's poignant, cautionary, and heart-warming collection of short essays and magazine columns discussing racial identity, expectations, and relationships within interracial families. The book is a valuable resource that helps adults encourage and support multicultural children to play a positive role in the complicated racial relations in our nation. It also explores racial identity issues that we face during childhood and beyond via the author's personal experiences and academic discussion. Moule's book aims to help the nation's children, including her multi-ethnic grandchildren, live in culturally competent communities and families.
Jean Moule is an emerita faculty member at OSU, whose most popular class is "Racial and Cultural Harmony in the K-12 Classroom." At OSU, she created a unique immersion program for preparing educators to teach in bilingual and highly diverse settings. She and her husband Robbie raised three biracial children in rural Oregon. Grass Roots will be selling books at this event.
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Store News
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Find Waldo Local 2016
 Where's Waldo? In Corvallis, of course! The famous children's book character in the striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting 20 different local businesses throughout our community this July. Those who spot him can win prizes, including stickers, book coupons, gift certificates, and more. From American Dream Pizza to Tried & True Coffee, from The Inkwell Home Store to Grass Roots Books & Music, Waldo figures will be well hidden in local business establishments. Find Waldo is a great summer vacation activity, and a wonderful way for residents to support local business and the Buy Local First movement. The search for Waldo will be from July 1st -31st (all month long). To participate, pick up a "Find Waldo Local in Corvallis!" passport at Grass Roots with the names of all the participating businesses, and then get your passport stamped or signed for each Waldo you spot. The first 100 Waldo seekers to get their passports stamped or signed at 10 or more sites can bring their passports back to Grass Roots to collect prizes. For 18 or more stamps, you'll be entered into a grand prize drawing on August 1, at Grass Roots at 1:30 p.m. This year, participants can also #ColorWaldoAndWin: when you share a completed coloring sheet of Waldo on Instagram, you'll be entered into a drawing to be one of five lucky winners of a deluxe prize pack. Full list of participating businesses:
American Dream Pizza
Animal Crackers
Burst's Chocolates
Fingerboard Extension
Footwise
Francesco's
Gracewinds Music
Grass Roots Books & Music
The Inkwell Home Store
Irene's Boutique
Kaleidoscope Studios (Day Dreamers)
Many Hands Trading
Mod Pod Decor
New Morning Bakery
Northern Star
Peak Sports
Second Glance
Second Glance: The Annex
Second Glance: The Alley
Sedlak's Shoes
Sibling Revelry
The Toy Factory
Tried & True Coffee
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Jigsaw
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Reading Group Selection
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Tuesday, August 2, at 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Join our newest bookseller Donovan as she leads our August reading group with The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt, winner of the Pulitzer Prize. Please note that due to the length of the book, we will take an extra month to read!
Theo Decker, a 13-year-old New Yorker, miraculously survives an accident that kills his mother. Abandoned by his father, Theo is taken in by the family of a wealthy friend. Bewildered by his strange new home on Park Avenue, disturbed by schoolmates who don't know how to talk to him, and tormented above all by his longing for his mother, he clings to the one thing that reminds him of her: a small, mysteriously captivating painting that ultimately draws Theo into the underworld of art. As an adult, Theo moves silkily between the drawing rooms of the rich and the dusty labyrinth of an antiques store where he works. He is alienated and in love -- and at the center of a narrowing, ever more dangerous circle.
Regular Price: $20.00
On sale for: $17.00
Until Tuesday, August 2
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
ISBN: 9780316055444
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Night Stands
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Mary
by Fredrik Backman
[Fiction]
Britt-Marie starts out this book as an intensely unlikable woman, but perhaps that's because she was so unhappy herself. She is rigid and ordered in her approach to everything, including people. But after she leaves her philandering husband of 40 years and starts out for a new life, she slowly learns that you can like people even if they don't put their cutlery drawer in the correct order; and that they will like her if she would just let them. This is a sweet and heartwarming story about a 63-year-old woman who goes through a major life change and reluctantly stumbles into a journey of self-discovery.
Hardcover; $26.00
Publisher: Atria Books; ISBN: 9781501142536
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