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Check out recent book columns by FVRLibraries staff, including the weekly "Check it Out" column that first appears in The Columbian and the monthly "Book Beat" column that first appears in The Messenger.

Check it Out: The Great British Bake Off

B. Wood
Our librarian columnist hooks us up with cookbooks and a variety of material connected to the Great British Baking Show.

Check it Out: September is Healthy Aging Month

B. Wood
Our selector librarian provides a selection of titles to guide us into a healthy future.

Book Beat: New England

J. Alder
Our columnist falls into autumn a tiny bit early with titles set in New England.

Check it Out: Back to School Already?

B. Wood
Our librarian columnist provides some favorite titles to read as kids head back to school.

Check it Out: History Like You've Never Read it Before

B. Wood
Our librarian columnist takes us back through time in graphic style.

Check it Out: Robots and Cyborgs and Lairs for AI

B. Wood
Our librarian columnist delves into the evolution of robots and the like in literature.

Book Beat: Our Best Friends

J. Alder
Our columnist celebrates National Dog Month with a big hairy list of titles.

Check it Out: Fun Facts, Trivia and Record Books

B. Wood
Our librarian columnist gives us the cold, hard facts in a lighthearted way.

Check it Out: Enemies to Lovers in Fiction

B. Wood
Our librarian columnist guides us through one of the most satisfying tropes in fiction.

Check it Out: Movies in the Park - Or Your House

B. Wood
Our librarian columnist shares your viewing options in the library collection.

Check it Out: Through the Lens of History

B. Wood
Our librarian columnist takes us back in time--through fictional stories.

Check It Out: Answers to Life's Questions

B. Wood
Our columnist takes a look at the newest in self-help titles.

Book Beat: Wildlife

J. Alder
Our columnist shows a little love for wild creatures with titles celebrating National Wildlife Month.

Check it Out: Virtual Road Trip

B. Wood
Our columnist takes a trip around the world with titles from five continents.

Check it Out: Train Your Brain

B. Wood
Our librarian columnist shares titles to help stimulate your brain, in observance of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month.

Check it Out: Just Along for the Thrill Ride

B. Wood
Our librarian columnist takes us on a wild ride through the thriller genre.

Check it out: Whatcha Got Cookin'?

B. Wood
Our librarian columnist brings out the cookbooks that make for good reading in addition to providing recipes.

Check it Out: Open the Doorway into Your Next Good Book

B. Wood
Our librarian columnist offers a selection of titles based on doorways to reading enjoyment. Can you identify your doorway?

Check it Out: Get out! No, seriously, go outdoors

S. Teas
Our librarian columnist provides a selection of outdoor adventure guides for people of all physical abilities and age levels.

Check it Out: Mark Twain's Legacy

B. Wood
In honor of the anniversary of his demise, our librarian columnist delves into the work and influence of Mark Twain.