Jen Pace Dickenson, Author at The Tryon Daily Bulletin

Opinion

My favorite books from 2021

What a year! For the past two years, I have read over 100 books each year. Which means I always have lots of options for ... Read more

by Jen Pace Dickenson, Tuesday, January 4, 2022 6:21 pm

Columnists

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

As we approach the holidays and embrace the cooler weather, what better way to be cozy at home and get away from it all than ... Read more

by Jen Pace Dickenson, Tuesday, December 14, 2021 2:28 pm

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I’m thankful for Thanksgiving movies

Looking for something to watch over the long Thanksgiving weekend? Pick up one of these festive DVDs at the library and settle in at home ... Read more

by Jen Pace Dickenson, Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:30 pm

Columnists

What to watch from your local library

Shelf Life Everyone knows we have lots of books at the library, but what about when you want some screen time? While there are ... Read more

by Jen Pace Dickenson, Wednesday, September 15, 2021 11:03 am

digital library

Digital library resources

Shelf Life by Jen Pace Dickenson To support community health, Polk County Public Libraries buildings are closed to the public until further notice. But that ... Read more

by Jen Pace Dickenson, Wednesday, April 15, 2020 1:51 pm

Columnists

Books that make you go “meh”

I love to talk about books I enjoy, but I also like to discuss those I don’t! This past weekend, I caused quite a ruckus ... Read more

by Jen Pace Dickenson, Tuesday, April 2, 2019 9:56 pm

Columnists

An appetite for books

One of my favorite adult programs at the library is Cookbook Club, which meets on the third Thursday of the month at noon. The idea ... Read more

by Jen Pace Dickenson, Tuesday, March 5, 2019 10:51 pm

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Join the club

One of my 2019 resolutions is to read more outside of my comfort zone. (Which, as most of you know, means fewer psychological thrillers!) A ... Read more

by Jen Pace Dickenson, Monday, February 4, 2019 11:28 pm

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Shelf Life: New Year, new organized you

Have you watched “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo” on Netflix yet? In the show, the decluttering diva shares her “KonMari Method,” where you hold each ... Read more

by Jen Pace Dickenson, Wednesday, January 16, 2019 8:00 am

Columnists

Shelf Life: My favorite reads of 2018

In my last column, I gave you a list of all the great books I missed out on in 2018. Now, it’s time for what ... Read more