Featured in the store this week: "The Pacific" and Books for Birders

I realize, of course, that those two topics are not exactly related.  However, they are both featured displays at Grass Roots this week.

If you've been keeping up with the miniseries on HBO, the book The Pacific by Hugh Ambrose (yes, the son of noted historian Stephen Ambrose) should be of interest.  Books always read better than movies and provide detail that movies never have time for.  If the miniseries has piqued your interest, you should try reading on of the biographies about the featured soldiers.  I'm Staying with My Boys by Jim Proser details the life of Sgt. John Basilone, USMC.  Robert Leckie penned his autobiography, Helmet for my Pillow: From Parris Island to the Pacific, as did E.B. Sledge, whose autobiography is titled With the Old Breed.

The warmer weather and the coming of spring has also brought out an abundance of birds.  Before heading out on your next hike, stop by and check out our display of birding books, including Birds of the Willamette Valley Region by Harry Nehls, Tom Aversa, and Hal Opperman.  If you're more of an armchair birder, the new book Bald Coot and Screaming Loon by Niall Edworthy may be of interest.  It explores the mysterious behavior of birds more than their habitats and identifying characteristics, and looks like a good read.

There's always lots of good stuff to see at the bookstore.  We hope to see you here soon!