Shelf Life - Jen Pace Dickenson

March Madness

Basketball fans unite—March Madness is upon us! If your bracket is already busted, here are some basketball-themed books…

Shelf Life - Jen Pace Dickenson

Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual acknowledgment of achievements by African Americans. One way to celebrate is by…

Shelf Life - Jen Pace Dickenson

Football books for Super Bowl Sunday

If you’re a football fan, you will love these books! If you’re not, you might want to check…

Shelf Life - Jen Pace Dickenson

Favorite shows and movies of 2023 

In addition to reading, I also enjoy watching! These are my favorite television series and films that came…

Shelf Life - Jen Pace Dickenson

Favorite books of 2023

I read 99 books in 2023! I already listed some of my favorites back in July when I…

Shelf Life - Jen Pace Dickenson

‘Tis the season for reading!

Curl up with a fuzzy blanket and cup of warm cocoa while reading one of these delightful Christmas…

Shelf Life - Jen Pace Dickenson

Take part in ‘NaNoWriMo’ with these interesting reads

NaNoWriMo, or National Novel Writing Month, happens every November! Are you working on writing a novel for the…

Shelf Life - Jen Pace Dickenson

Celebrating the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos)

Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead in English, is a holiday traditionally celebrated on November…

Shelf Life - Jen Pace Dickenson

Be a friend to your library!

October 15-21 is National Friends of Libraries Week! I would like to recognize the Friends of the Polk…

Shelf Life - Jen Pace Dickenson

‘Tis the season to be spooky

My favorite season is here! October is a great month to read a thriller, mystery or horror book.…