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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: 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.

Check it Out: The Climes, They are A-Changin'

B. Wood
Our librarian columnist delves into climate change titles as we observe Earth Day this year.

Check it Out: Hoppin' Down the Bunny Trail

B. Wood
Our librarian columnist reminds us that bunnies are a big commitment and if you're up for it, be sure to consider adoption.

Book Beat: The Buzz on Bee Books

J. Alder
Our Book Beat columnist explores pollinators of the yellow and black variety through books.

Check it Out: National Library Week: Drawn to the Library

B. Wood
Our librarian columnist pays homage to the library as its portrayed in fiction for all ages.

Check it Out: A Day in the Life

B. Wood
Our librarian columnist talks true life--as perceived by the authors of biographies, autobiographies and memoirs.

Book Beat: Keeping it Local

J. Alder
Our Book Beat Columnist features books set in Clark County in celebration of FVRLibraries' 75th anniversary.

Check it Out: The Shape of Thing(s) that Bite

B. Wood
Our librarian columnist explores the concept of shapeshifters through literature and cinema.

Check it Out: Visiting the Emerald Isle

B. Wood
Our librarian columnist takes us across the pond to Ireland through books by Irish authors or about the Emerald Isle.

Check it Out: History That Won't Bore You Senseless

B. Wood
Our librarian columnist explores history without dropping us into any dry tomes.

Book Beat: The Luck o' the Irish

J. Alder
Our Book Beat columnist takes us on a trip to the Emerald Isle in honor of St. Patrick's Day in the USA.

Check it Out: Bloom Where You're Planted (hopefully)

B. Wood
Our librarian columnist digs into the many titles and resources for gardeners, would-be gardeners, and garden admirers.