Whether you are in Albany or Corvallis, summer means it's a great time to catch up on the latest book releases. Our real estate agents have some ideas on where you can pick up your next favorite read!

The area has long been known for its small, independent bookstores, which have stayed strong throughout all the changes in the industry. 

During the summer, beautiful weather in the Mid-Willamette Valley means more people are stopping by their local bookshop to pick up a few reads before heading out to the campground or the ocean. Let's look at just a few of your many options for local bookstores near Albany:

• The Book Bin – 215 Southwest 4th Street, Corvallis, OR 97333
  The Book Bin is known for its expansive collection of recent releases, including bestsellers, Spanish-language, young adult titles, and popular manga. You can visit the website for suggestions from each bookseller or drop by on Saturday or Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 in the evening.
  
  
• Grass Roots Books and Music – 227 Southwest 2nd Street, Corvallis, OR 97333
  Grass Roots Books and Music boasts an amazing selection of books, but that's only the beginning. It is also the foremost place in Corvallis for jigsaw puzzles, regularly receiving new releases from companies worldwide. 300 and 500-piece jigsaw puzzles are available. There are also stationery, journals, and gardening collections.
  
  
• Browsers' Bookstore – 1425 Pacific Boulevard Southeast, Albany, OR 97321
  Browsers' Bookstore bucks the trend in a world where so many businesses don't want you to take the time to browse. This is one of the best places in the Mid-Willamette Valley for vintage books that are hard or impossible to find elsewhere. There are also plenty of historical curiosities, like cards and photos.
  
  
• Beauty's Bountiful Books – 696 South Main Street, Lebanon, OR 97355
  Beauty's Bountiful Books has earned 5 stars from excited patrons after its recent re-opening. Books, decorative objects, patches, buttons, tarot cards, and more are on offer. Now is an amazing time to drop in; the store is still in flux, and astonishing finds are appearing on the reading room floor every single day.
  
  
• The Book Garden – 2437 South Santiam Highway, Lebanon, OR 97355
  You won't hear about The Book Garden anywhere else online. It's one of the only local bookstores in Oregon with no website, Facebook page, or any other kind of social media – and that's how they like it! It is a cute, popular spot beloved by the locals. See what the buzz is about when you stop by this Lebanon shop. 

If you love your local bookstore, you should also consider getting a local library card. Public libraries here in the Mid-Willamette Valley are some of the best in the region. They make a wonderful complement to your favorite small bookshop because they can provide access to digital resources around the clock.

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