Jack and Sandy, the founders of Grass Roots, are retiring. As of Monday, February 2nd, the ownership has changed to employees of the store: Jay and Brandon Enghauser. We are so honored to take on the legacy of Grass Roots, and hope to earn the love and support that you all have shown Jack and Sandy over the …
Grass Roots Books of Corvallis, OR hosted a triumphant parade and celebration from the previous location at 227 SW 2nd St. to the store’s new home, 251 SW Madison Avenue on March 9, 2024. A bagpiper led the way (see the photo acknowledgements below!) and some of the community carried bookish and bookstore-loving signs. Once …
Since I have longed for many years to be farmer-grower, and I am also a fan of Wendell Berry’s writing, I really enjoyed Jessica Gigot’s memoir. I was inspired after hearing her read at the store earlier this year and I gained a lot of insights about the reality of small farming. Longing to farm is …
It’s 1910 – do you know where the comet is and what it is going to do? Richard Goodrich presents a fascinating look at a time and event that eerily foreshadows today’s rampant mix of uncontrolled social media and “fake news”. In the absence of solid science, the media created an absolute frenzy over the …
From Grass Roots Books & Music in Corvallis, OR: Many thanks to all who shopped at Grass Roots last Wednesday, March 16th, to support Ukraine! We are pleased to announce that, as a result of your support, we were able to present a check for $1504.00 to the Uzhhorod Refugee Fund, in support of Corvallis’ sister city …
“If we lose one another, wait for me on the steps. Just here, by the door.” Champion is a 217-year-old dog who has sat in the same spot for a century, waiting for Valentyne to return…but waiting is hard. Adventures ensue as the dog searches 1600-1800s Europe for Valentyne. He traverses battlefields, meets alchemists, sniffs …
