Kiwi and the Bird: Book Nerds in Session

In 2024, we celebrated the new additions to the romantasy space, the fun in sprayed edges, and the increased popularity of books! Now, we're looking into our bookish crystal ball for 2025 . . . What do we think will happen in the book world? Listen to this episode to find out! Are you a book lover? We are too! Join Kiwi and the Bird as we discuss and debate YA and NA's hottest releases. This podca...

It's time to get SPOILERY! No holes are barred in today's episode. We're getting into the nitty gritty with Alex Aster's LIGHTLARK. Dare to listen? Are you a book lover? We are too! Join Kiwi and the Bird as we discuss and debate YA and NA's hottest releases. This podcast is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros, Holly Black, Marissa Meyer, Leigh Bardugo, and more. Curious about us? Ke...

On a unique scale from 1 - 7, how much did Keimi and Taylor love LIGHTLARK by Alex Aster? Find out in this 15 minute book recommendation! (NON SPOILER) Are you a book lover? We are too! Join Kiwi and the Bird as we discuss and debate YA and NA's hottest releases. This podcast is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros, Holly Black, Marissa Meyer, Leigh Bardugo, and more. Curious about us...

HURRY! We only have 300 seconds to talk about Alex Aster's LIGHTLARK. Do you think we can fit in all of our thoughts and feelings for this YA Fantasy in just 5 minutes? Listen to find out! (NON-SPOILER) Are you a book lover? We are too! Join Kiwi and the Bird as we discuss and debate YA and NA's hottest releases. This podcast is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros, Holly Black, Maris...

It's time to get SPOILERY! No holes are barred in today's episode. We're getting into the nitty gritty with Carissa Broadbent's THE SERPENT AND THE WINGS OF NIGHT. Dare to listen? Are you a book lover? We are too! Join Kiwi and the Bird as we discuss and debate YA and NA's hottest releases. This podcast is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros, Holly Black, Marissa Meyer, Leigh Bardugo...

On a unique scale from 1 - 7, how much did Keimi and Taylor love THE SERPENT AND THE WINGS OF NIGHT by Carissa Broadbent? Find out in this 15 minute book recommendation! (NON SPOILER) Are you a book lover? We are too! Join Kiwi and the Bird as we discuss and debate YA and NA's hottest releases. This podcast is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros, Holly Black, Marissa Meyer, Leigh Bar...

HURRY! We only have 300 seconds to talk about Carissa Broadbent's THE SERPENT AND THE WINGS OF NIGHT. Do you think we can fit in all of our thoughts and feelings for this adult romantasy in just 5 minutes? Listen to find out! (NON-SPOILER) Are you a book lover? We are too! Join Kiwi and the Bird as we discuss and debate YA and NA's hottest releases. This podcast is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maa...

HURRY! We only have 300 seconds to talk about Sangu Mandanna's THE VERY SECRET SOCIETY OF IRREGULAR WITCHES. Do you think we can fit in all of our thoughts and feelings for this adult magical realism story in just 5 minutes? Listen to find out! (NON-SPOILER) Are you a book lover? We are too! Join Kiwi and the Bird as we discuss and debate YA and NA's hottest releases. This podcast is perfect for f...

It's time to get SPOILERY! No holes are barred in today's episode. We're getting into the nitty gritty with Sangu Mandanna's THE VERY SECRET SOCIETY OF IRREGULAR WITCHES. Dare to listen? Are you a book lover? We are too! Join Kiwi and the Bird as we discuss and debate YA and NA's hottest releases. This podcast is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros, Holly Black, Marissa Meyer, Leigh...

On a unique scale from 1 - 7, how much did Keimi and Taylor love THE VERY SECRET SOCIETY OF IRREGULAR WITCHES by Sangu Mandanna? Find out in this 15 minute book recommendation! (NON SPOILER) Are you a book lover? We are too! Join Kiwi and the Bird as we discuss and debate YA and NA's hottest releases. This podcast is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros, Holly Black, Marissa Meyer, Le...

Back in early October, Kiwi and the Bird challenged their followers to write the best. scary. story. In today's episode, Kiwi and the Bird have selected their top three favorites and now need your help to choose the winner (because the author with the most votes will win $100)! GASP! Listen to each story and then use the voting link in this description to select your top pick. Best of luck, writer...

What went into creating MORE THAN LIFE, a YA historical fantasy that's perfect for fans of Pirates of the Caribbean and All the Stars and Teeth? Recently, we had the wonderful opportunity to chat with Bethanie Finger, the host of Prince Kai Fan Pod. Get caught up with all the facts and secrets behind this sweet and adventurous debut! (NON SPOILER) Are you a book lover? We are too! Join Kiwi an...

It's time to get SPOILERY! No holes are barred in today's episode. We're getting into the nitty gritty with Veronica Roth's WHEN AMONG CROWS. Dare to listen? Are you a book lover? We are too! Join Kiwi and the Bird as we discuss and debate YA and NA's hottest releases. This podcast is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros, Holly Black, Marissa Meyer, Leigh Bardugo,...

On a unique scale from 1 - 7, how much did Keimi and Taylor love WHEN AMONG CROWS by Veronica Roth? Find out in this 15 minute book recommendation! (NON SPOILER) Are you a book lover? We are too! Join Kiwi and the Bird as we discuss and debate YA and NA's hottest releases. This podcast is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros, Holly Black, Marissa Meyer, Leigh Bardugo, and more.  C...

HURRY! We only have 300 seconds to talk about Veronica Roth's latest release, WHEN AMONG CROWS. Do you think we can fit in all of our thoughts and feelings for this adult fantasy in just 5 minutes? Listen to find out! (NON-SPOILER) Are you a book lover? We are too! Join Kiwi and the Bird as we discuss and debate YA and NA's hottest releases. This podcast is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maa...

Happy Valentine’s Day, book lovers! And welcome to A Date with Destiny. This week, we asked our followers to create their own characters who they think could steal our audiences’ hearts. Now, we need you all to vote for who deserves to win a box set for their creation!  Listen to this episode and pick which single took your breath away. (You can either use the voting link below or the Spotify Q/A...

Ready for the first book discussion of 2024? Join Kiwi and the Bird as they go into spoilers and details about Cassandra Clare's lionhearted adult fantasy (SPOILER ALERT). Be prepared for detailed discussions about loyal playboys, what we thought would happen, and the political move of the century. And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh happens.

Want to fit in one last read before 2024? Listen to Kiwi and the Bird's fifteen minute NON-SPOILER rundown of "Sword Catcher" 's premise, characters, setting, and writing style to decide if this series is the one for you. Curious about what Keimi and Taylor think, too? Keep on listening until the end of the episode to hear what unique rating Kiwi and the Bird give "Sword Cat...

Want a quick, non-spoiler book recommendation that you can listen to while driving to work or doing your chores? Then this is the episode for you! In just 300 seconds, Kiwi and the Bird chat about “Sword Catcher” ‘s plot, characters, setting, and more! Do Keimi and Taylor manage to fit in their ratings for Cassandra Clare's adult fantasy as well? Listen until the end of the episode to find out...

The Kiwi is briefly taking over the podcast! Today, Keimi is going through a Christmas Icon bracket and determining which character she thinks would win in a fight. If you agree with or question her opinions, use #KIWIPOWER on Instagram or Twitter to let her know! And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh happens.

The Kiwi is briefly taking over the podcast! Today, Keimi is giving out her thoughts about chocolate oranges--and her solution. If you agree with or question her opinions, use #KIWIPOWER on Instagram or Twitter to let her know! And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh happens.

Desperate to talk about "Divine Rivals" before the sequel comes out? Join Kiwi and the Bird as they go into spoilers and details about Rebecca Ross's transcendent and war torn, YA fantasy (SPOILER ALERT). Be prepared for detailed discussions about what it means to be a simp, who's celestial team we'd be on, and what we think will happen in the second book. And remember, like...

Ready for Ruthless Vows? Listen to Kiwi and the Bird's fifteen minute NON-SPOILER rundown of "Divine Rivals" 's premise, characters, setting, and writing style to decide if this series is the one for you. Curious about what Keimi and Taylor think, too? Keep on listening until the end of the episode to hear what unique rating Kiwi and the Bird give "Divine Rivals" by Reb...

Happy December, book lovers! We’re celebrating giving season with a special Holiday Booksta Advent Calendar giveaway. From December 4th to December 22nd, we will be unveiling a new bookish prize on our instagram feed (@kiwiandthebird). On December 22nd, we will then be selecting over 20 winners from a raffle, who will be taking home these fabulous goodies.  Be sure to answer the question asked in...

Want to chat about all things dragons? Join Kiwi and the Bird as they go into spoilers and details about Rebecca Yarros's sexy and thrilling, NA fantasy (SPOILER ALERT). Be prepared for detailed discussions about the power of angst, how Taylor can't correctly say "parapet," and what color of dragon we'd want. And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh happens.