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Are you starting to plan your next vacation getaway?  The Book Cellar can help!  Come in and explore our diverse collection of travel guides and travel memoirs for you to explore. We will also celebrate Women’s History Month and St. Patrick’s Day/Irish Culture with special store displays throughout March. The Book Cellar will be reorganizing and moving some sections in the store in the next few weeks; follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date on the changes and all of the latest Book Cellar news! The Book Cellar, located in the lower level of the John Barton Payne Bldg., Warrenton, is open Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Read. Shop. Buy smart. Do you know how to inspect your property for hazards?  Read “How to Protect Your Home,” to learn about preventive measures such as tree trimming, gutter shields and chimney caps that can protect your home from damage in bad weather.  You’ll also find great advice about protecting your home when you are away.  Security systems with cameras inside and out will let you keep an eye on things remotely.  Find out about door locks and timed, or motion triggered lighting.  Finally, take a fresh look at your insurance coverage and get a head’s up on the kinds of questions you might want to ask your insurer.  Check out the ratings provided here for 24 insurance companies.  Is your company on the list? There’s nothing like the wonderful aroma of pasta sauce bubbling on the stove to let you know there’s a hearty meal on the way.  There are many varieties of canned sauce available from the store and you may already have a favorite, but have you compared your favorite to other brands lately?  Now might be a good time to take a look at the ratings provided in “The Best Pasta Sauce on Store Shelves” to see how your brand stacks up. Considering a new car in 2023?  Factors like mileage, cabin storage, comfort and cost are important, but it is also helpful to know what other buyers have to say about their experiences with the makes and models you are considering.  “The Cars People Love Most” gives you these insights, and it provides ratings for some popular hybrids and SUVs in the $25,000 to $40,000 range. It’s a must read before taking a trip to the dealership. Have you ever wondered if you’re getting all the necessary safety information before making a purchase?   This is especially important when you have concerns about toxicity.  Sometimes the companies manufacturing a product don’t even know what is in the materials they’re using. Many consumers have concerns about the items they will be drinking out of, eating off or or dressing their children in.  Learn about their discoveries and how to take action in “Testing for Toxins.” Other topics in this issue include: “Should You Buy Now, Pay Later?” “Showerheads With Great Pressure” “Find the Right Pickelball Paddle for You” “The Secrets to Cleaner, Healthier Teeth” “Pack These Bags for Your Next Big Trip” Consumer Reports magazine is available free in print and online to Fauquier Public Library card holders, providing access to articles, reviews and ratings on over 8,000 products and services. The library has copies of Consumer Reports dating back to 2019.

2023 continues to deliver exciting virtual author talks from New York Times bestselling and award winning authors! Each talk features the opportunity to participate in author Q&A or pre-submit questions during registration! Read on for details on how to register for these and other upcoming talks. Lana Harper, Back in a Spell Thursday, Feb 9  | 7 – 8  p.m. Tune in for a magical evening with New York Times bestselling author Lana Harper as she discusses the enchanting third installment of her immensely popular Witches of Thistle Grove series, Back in a Spell. Register here. Grace M. Cho, Tastes Like War Thursday, Feb. 16 | 4 – 5 p.m. You don’t want to miss an insightful chat with award-winning author Grace M. Cho as she discusses her memoir, Tastes Like War. Part food memoir, part sociological investigation, Tastes Like War is a hybrid text about a daughter’s search through intimate and global history for the roots of her mother’s schizophrenia. Register here. Sadeqa Johnson, The House of Eve Tuesday, Feb. 28 | 4 -5 p.m. We look forward to seeing you for an invigorating conversation with highly acclaimed author Sadeqa Johnson as she talks about her brand new novel, The House of Eve! This a fast-paced, harrowing story hinges on what it means to be a woman and a mother, and how much one is willing to sacrifice to achieve her greatest goal. Register here. Meet the Author is sponsored by Friends of the Fauquier Library and made possible through the Library Speaker’s Consortium. Two to three programs are offered each month. Register to receive log-on details. All programs are available for on-demand viewing following the event.

Read. Shop. Buy smart. Are you getting a good night’s sleep?  A Consumer Reports (CR) survey shows that many people struggle to fall asleep and stay asleep.  Medications can help, but CR suggests taking a closer look at the bedroom itself.  Some sleep problems can be resolved by making changes to the bedroom environment, or finding the right mattress, pillows or blankets.  In this issue you will find information about equipment to help with air temperature, noise and airborne allergens, as well as furnishings to help make your room a desirable place to retire each night.  Ratings for more than 20 different inner spring and foam mattresses are also included. Chocolate lovers will want to read CR’s chocolate test results.  You might be surprised to learn that many brands of dark chocolate have high levels of lead and cadmium.  With regular consumption, chocolates containing these heavy metals can be bad for your health.  The good news is that there are some brands with much safer levels.  Read up to make the healthiest possible chocolate purchase for your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day. Clipping coupons can be a great way to save cash at the store, but do you know how to take advantage of all the savings you can get through coupons?  This article details three versions of the coupon clipping process based on the amount of time you have.  Choose the one that fits best with your weekly schedule, and then follow their advice to see results in your next shopping cart.  If you haven’t heard of coupon “stacking” be sure to check out how this works.  It can really save you lots of money on products you buy regularly. Better fitness is often a top item on a New Year’s resolution list.  As a result we find ourselves in the market for exercise equipment.  This equipment can be bought for use at home or accessed through a gym membership.  Either way, it is important to know which equipment to use to meet your particular goals.  Checkout the ratings and rankings for treadmills, ellipticals, exercise bikes and rowing machines to find the best machine for you. Other topics in this issue include: “Optimize Your TV Settings” “Pro-Style Ranges” “Try These Better Butters” “Protect Your Phone From Damage” “New Car Features We Love (and Some We Don’t)” Consumer Reports magazine is available free in print and online to Fauquier Public Library card holders, providing access to articles, reviews and ratings on over 8,000 products and services. The library has copies of Consumer Reports dating back to 2019.

The Book Cellar is celebrating Black History Month, Valentine’s Day and Presidents Day with special store displays throughout February.  We’ll also be holding a Buy One, Get One (BOGO) Free sale on children’s books. Follow us on Facebook for sale details and the latest Book Cellar news. Thinking about making a donation? Donations can be dropped off during regular store hours. Specific donation guidelines are always pinned at the top of our Facebook page for your information. Shop the Book Cellar—where the inventory is always changing and the prices can’t be beat! Fridays & Saturdays | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. John Barton Payne Bldg., Warrenton

Start the New Year with a new lineup of amazing and exciting virtual author talks from New York Times Best Selling and award winning authors and thought leaders! Read on for details. Remember, each talk features the opportunity to participate in author Q&A or pre-submit questions during registration! Namina Forna, The Merciless Ones Saturday, Jan. 7 | 2 – 3 p.m. Join us for an action-packed conversation with New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Ones series in a discussion about her second installment in the series, The Merciless Ones. The Merciless Ones reunites readers with 16-year-okd Deka six months after the conclusion of The Gilded Ones.  There is a dark force growing in Otera that Deka and her army must stop. You don’t want to miss this exciting hour online, register now! Dana K. White Organizing for the Rest of Us and Decluttering at the Speed of Life Tuesday, Jan. 17 | 2 – 3 p.m. Start your new year calm and collected by learning to become better organized and clutter-free with Dana K. White, creator of popular podcast and blog, A Slob Comes Clean, as she imparts tips from her books Organizing for the Rest of Us and Decluttering at the Speed of Life. Register here. Randall Munroe, What If? 2: Additional SeriousScientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions Tuesday, Jan. 31 | 2 – 3 p.m. You’re invited to an online conversation filled with bonkers science, boundless curiosity, and the answers to the weirdest questions you never thought to ask. Join author Randall Munroe as he talks about his newest book What If? 2: Additional Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions! The millions of people around the world who read and loved What If? still have questions, and those questions are getting stranger. Thank goodness webcomic xkcd creator Randall Munroe is here to help. Register for the fun. Meet the Author is sponsored by Friends of the Fauquier Library and made possible through the Library Speaker’s Consortium. Two to three programs are offered each month. Register to receive log-on details. All programs are available for on-demand viewing following the event.