Archive - The Brave Bookshelf with Kim Bartosch

A Stunning Story About Finally Choosing Yourself

Review “The Secret to Belonging” by Megan E. Freeman

Aug 22

Would you play the viral challenge?

One viral challenge. Four choices. Zero common sense.

Aug 20

Book Update: The Naturals (The Naturals #1) by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

The Naturals is the first book in Jennifer Lynn Barnes’ popular The Naturals series.

Aug 19

Magic, Mystery, and Dark Academia Secrets

Review of Dreamweaving by O.O. Sangoyomi

Aug 17

Don't leave the trail

Would you survive the school field trip?

Aug 13

The Brave Bookshelf Dispatch

Books, brave conversations, author news, and one internet thing I’m probably overthinking.

Aug 11

Would You Join the Secret Club?

Secret meetings, matching hoodies, and absolutely no good choices.

Aug 6

Picture Book Roundup 2026

Collection of books from Simon & Schuster

Aug 5

7:05

Would you trust an AI friend?

AI companions, teen loneliness, and why this feels like a thriller plot.

Aug 4

Manifesting Trouble

Book Review "Such a Lucky Girl" by Wendy Heard

Aug 2

July 2026

Would You Check the Weird Notification?

Your phone buzzes at midnight. Obviously, this is bad.

Jul 30

Everyone Is Lying

A Deliciously Twisty Review of "Killing Sadie" by Rachel Peterson

Jul 29

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