Kiwi and the Bird: Book Nerds in Session

Five minutes . . . Three hundred seconds . . . That's how long Keimi and Taylor have to discuss and debate what they think will happen in Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. Will they have enough time to talk about brown haired love interests v blond haired love interests? Perhaps. There's only one way to find out. And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh happens.

Five minutes . . . Three hundred seconds . . . That's how long Keimi and Taylor have to discuss and debate common tropes in East Asian Media. Will they have enough time to talk about Caz Song from "This Time It's Real"? Perhaps. There's only one way to find out. And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh happens.

Still feeling some spring vibes? Join Kiwi and the Bird as they go into spoilers and details about Ann Liang's sweet and starry-eyed, YA contemporary (SPOILER ALERT). Be prepared for detailed discussions about C-Drama tropes, why our families wouldn't believe us if we told them we were dating a celebrity, and why we'd lie to the whole world about a fake relationship. And remember, like...

Want one last dose of spring? Listen to Kiwi and the Bird's fifteen minute NON-SPOILER rundown of "This Time It's Real" 's premise, characters, setting, and writing style to decide if this book 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 "This Time It&...

The Bird is taking over today's show in a potentially new episode type, where Keimi and Taylor will take turns individually hosting the podcast. Today, Taylor is chatting about the best romantic quotes from some of YA's most iconic series. If you agree with or question her opinions, use #BIRDBRAIN on Instagram or Twitter to let her know! And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bird,...

Five minutes . . . Three hundred seconds . . . That's how long Keimi and Taylor have to discuss and debate whether they're Team Peeta or Team Gale. Will they have enough time to factor in Liam Hemsworth? Perhaps. There's only one way to find out. And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh happens.

Five minutes . . . Three hundred seconds . . . That's how long Keimi and Taylor have to discuss and debate whether they believe in soul mates. Will they have enough time to talk about "manifest destiny"? Perhaps. There's only one way to find out. And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh happens.

Five minutes . . . Three hundred seconds . . . That's how long Keimi and Taylor have to discuss and debate what would be their role in a murder mystery. Will they have enough time to talk about that time in high school when they played Mafia with their English class? Perhaps. There's only one way to find out. And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh happens.

Need to vent about loving romance? Join Kiwi and the Bird as they go into spoilers and details about Lynn Painter's romantic and comedic, YA contemporary (SPOILER ALERT). Be prepared for detailed discussions about why childhood friends-to-lovers is a fabulous trope, why getting thrown up on would be the WORST, and how K&B would handle a fake dating situation. And remember, like a library,...

Can a book be better than a movie? This book most definitely is! Listen to Kiwi and the Bird's fifteen minute NON-SPOILER rundown of "Better Than the Movies" 's premise, characters, setting, and writing style to decide if this book 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...

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 “Better Than the Movie” ‘s plot, characters, setting, and more! Do Keimi and Taylor manage to fit in their ratings for Lynn Painter's YA romcom as well? Listen until the end of the episode to find ou...

This week, Kiwi and the Bird had the pleasure to speak with debut author JENNA VORIS about her YA supernova debut MADE OF STARS, which releases March 28, 2023. In this episode, Keimi and Taylor get the inside scoop with Jenna Voris about her spectacular characters, enveloping setting, and craft. Plus, they chat about Taylor Swift, Disney Channel movies, and why crime is a little bit sexy . . . And...

Five minutes . . . Three hundred seconds . . . That's how long Keimi and Taylor have to discuss and debate which movie is better out of The Notebook and The Fault in Our Stars. Will they have enough time to talk about Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams's chemistry? Perhaps. There's only one way to find out. And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh happens.

In today's special episode, Keimi and Taylor debate which Grishaverse characters are which sin out of the seven deadly sins, as well as give a key clue as to a particular amplifier's location for the giveaway! If you are participating in the scavenger hunt, remember: you only have 24 hours to find today's amplifier. The amplifier is available on both T.M. Daliggr and Kiwi and the Bird&...

In today's special episode, Keimi and Taylor take a quiz to discover which "Six of Crows" character they are, as well as give a key clue as to a particular amplifier's location for the giveaway! If you are participating in the scavenger hunt, remember: you only have 24 hours to find today's amplifier. The amplifier is available on both T.M. Daliggr and Kiwi and the Bird's social media platforms, s...

In today's special episode, Keimi and Taylor chat about which Grishaverse character they could take on in a fight, as well as give a key clue as to a particular amplifier's location for the giveaway! If you are participating in the scavenger hunt, remember: you only have 24 hours to find today's amplifier. The amplifier is available on both T.M. Daliggr and Kiwi and the Bird's social media platfor...

With it being a week since Valentine's, it's time to talk about heartbreak. Keimi and Taylor asked their followers on Instagram (@kiwiandthebird) about their worst dating stories, and they delivered! From first-date proposals to fake emergency calls, Keimi and Taylor will read these shocking stories word-for-word and give their honest reactions. Which story was the worst? It's up to you to decide....

Five minutes . . . Three hundred seconds . . . That's how long Keimi and Taylor have to discuss and debate which trope quote is best: who did this to you or I'll burn down the world for you. Will they have enough time to talk about how water makes things extra sexy? Perhaps. There's only one way to find out. And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh happens.

This week, our handsome bat-chelors wanted to ask key questions that would help them get to know their audience—and see if there’s anyone with whom they could fall in love. In this episode, Taylor (AKA the bird) will reveal the fifth and final question, as well as what stipulations to include in your answer for this ACOTAR box set giveaway. Be sure to follow @kiwiandthebird on Instagram to keep up...

This week, our handsome bat-chelors wanted to ask key questions that would help them get to know their audience—and see if there’s anyone with whom they could fall in love. In this episode, Keimi (AKA kiwi) will reveal the fourth question, as well as what stipulations to include in your answer for this ACOTAR box set giveaway. Be sure to follow @kiwiandthebird on Instagram to keep up with the Bat-...

This week, our handsome bat-chelors wanted to ask key questions that would help them get to know their audience—and see if there’s anyone with whom they could fall in love. In this episode, Taylor (AKA the bird) will reveal the third question, as well as what stipulations to include in your answer for this ACOTAR box set giveaway. Be sure to follow @kiwiandthebird on Instagram to keep up with the...

This week, our handsome bat-chelors wanted to ask key questions that would help them get to know their audience—and see if there’s anyone with whom they could fall in love. In this episode, Keimi (AKA kiwi) will reveal the second question, as well as what stipulations to include in your answer for this ACOTAR box set giveaway. Be sure to follow @kiwiandthebird on Instagram to keep up with the Bat-...

This week, our handsome bat-chelors wanted to ask key questions that would help them get to know their audience—and see if there’s anyone with whom they could fall in love. In this episode, Taylor (AKA the bird) will reveal the first question, as well as what stipulations to include in your answer for this ACOTAR box set giveaway. Be sure to follow @kiwiandthebird on Instagram to keep up with the...

Five minutes . . . Three hundred seconds . . . That's how long Keimi and Taylor have to discuss and debate the best movie kisses. Will they have enough time to talk about how water makes things extra sexy? Perhaps. There's only one way to find out. And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh happens.

Want to get one last book discussion about "This Woven Kingdom" in before the sequel comes out? Join Kiwi and the Bird as they go into spoilers and details about Tahereh Mafi's enthralling and entangling, YA fantasy (SPOILER ALERT). Be prepared for detailed discussions about shoulder-snakes, why the Devil might make this love triangle an even bigger love shape, and why Kemi wouldn't mind an arrang...