Archive - The Brave Bookshelf with Kim Bartosch

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

The scroll is getting suspicious

This week’s dispatch asks whether apps should have limits built in.

Jul 28

She’s Not the Problem—He Is

Book spotlight: "The Revenge Playbook" by Rimma Onoseta

Jul 26

Would you tell an adult?

A thriller question with one very complicated answer.

Jul 23

Fame, filters, and murder

Why the scroll can hurt — plus my thoughts on Drop Dead Famous.

Jul 21

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