Grass Roots Books & Music

Grass Roots Books & Music has been the cultural crossroads of Corvallis since 1974, combining bookselling with a music shop in a downtown space that perfectly serves this eclectic, environmentally conscious college town. Oregon State University's strong science and forestry programs infuse the environmental science section with titles on ecology, climate, and forest management that are as useful to researchers as they are enlightening to general readers. The sustainability collection reflects Corvallis's deep commitment to green living, covering topics from renewable energy to organic farming to the philosophy of environmental ethics. The vinyl section draws music lovers from across the Willamette Valley, and the combination of browsing records and books in the same space creates an experience that captures the analog pleasures of physical media. The academic books section serves OSU students across disciplines, while the literary fiction shelves are curated with the discernment of a store that has been matching readers with books for half a century. Used books keep prices student-friendly, and the store's bike-rack-lined entrance tells you everything you need to know about the community it serves.