It is with much pride and joy that I announce a new feature to Jenn’s Bookshelves, Tales of A (Formerly) Reluctant Reader. This feature will be run soley by John-John, my ten-year-old son. As fans of Jenn’s Bookshelves know, John was a former reluctant reader. That is, until he found several books that got him excited about reading! The point of this feature will be to showcase those books!
John will also be doing a “Challenge the Reluctant Reader” spin on his feature. If you would like to see if your book would in fact engage a reluctant reader, let us know! John will read and review the book. His review will list specific parts of the book that did, or did not engage him. And of course, since he is my son, all reviews will be done in good taste!
If you have a book that you think would interest a reluctant reader, please submit a review request by filling out my Review Request Form. If you would like to “Challenge the Reluctant Reader” please mention that in your form. Or, if you are a reader and have book suggestions, please comment below. Please note that John will do his best to follow-through with all challenge requests.
Please check back tomorrow when John reviews The Snow Day from the Black Lagoon 
Twitter: skrishna
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This is such a great feature! I’m so glad that John has become a reader and am looking forward to seeing his thoughts on books! Thanks John!
Twitter: mawbooks
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I can’t wait to read all of your reviews John!
Twitter: Wordlily
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Looking forward to it!
Way to go John! Reading is the most important skill you can learn, you will use it no matter what path you decide to take in life. And by the looks of things, you’re going to be an entrepreneur in no time! Keep up the great work, looking forward to the first review.
This is exciting!
I am so excited about this feature! What a fantastic idea and a great way to entice and engage reluctant readers! I love how John loves to read now and wants to share that love with other kids! I can’t wait to see what John has to say!
Hi John-John….I just KNOW that this new feature is going to be one of the FIRST things I read when I start my blog reading in the morning!!
Way to go!! What a super fellow you are to start such a adventure and I look forward to reading your posts!!
Twitter: nicoleboniagmail.com
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I can’t wait to see what John-John has in store for us. After he has some experience he might have to come on the show and tell us about it.
I can’t wait to see what motivated John-John to become a reader! John-John, I can’t wait to read your reviews!
Very awesome! I will definitely be checking back to read the very first review! Welcome to the world of books and blogging John!
Twitter: The1stdaughter
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I can’t wait! What an amazing feature to start. It’s definitely on my must read list! Thanks John! And Jenn…
I always enjoy John’s reviews, so I’m very excited about this feature.
This is super cool!!! I have added you to my google reader John, so I can keep up with your reading! I have small children that I’m sure you can inspire! Way to go Jenn!!!
How cool! I’m looking forward to this feature!
Sounds like a great idea. If a “formerly reluctant reader” gets swept up by a story, it must be good!
Fantastic new Feature. Way to go John…. Good job Jenn. I can see many being inspired by this feature.