Kiwi and the Bird: Book Nerds in Session

Want to jump into Tahereh Mafi's new series before the sequel comes out? Listen to Kiwi and the Bird's fifteen minute NON-SPOILER rundown of "This Woven Kingdom" '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...

Kiwis and birds, can you escape the asylum to unlock a secret giveaway? Here's your chance! On Instagram, we've posted a mysterious maze that has three different pathways that lead to three different exits. Your goal is discover which path, and thus exit, is the right one by listening to some fun facts about Keimi and Taylor. Once you think you know the answer, DM us on Instagram @kiwiandthebird....

Dying to talk about Soak or Oakren? (We're working on ship names.) Join Kiwi and the Bird as they go into spoilers and details about Holly Black's treacherous and captivating, YA fantasy (SPOILER ALERT). Be prepared for detailed discussions about hooves, why the childhood friends-to-lovers trope should be the new thing, and what would be our otherworldly fae traits. And remember, like a library, a...

Ready to journey back to the elusive and cunning land of Elfhame? Listen to Kiwi and the Bird's fifteen minute NON-SPOILER rundown of "The Stolen Heir" '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 "The Stol...

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 “The Stolen Heir” ‘s plot, characters, setting, and more! Do Keimi and Taylor manage to fit in their ratings for Holly Black's YA fantasy as well? Listen until the end of the episode to find out! And rem...

2023 IS ALMOST HERE, which means it's time to update the TBR list! In this special episode, Kiwi and the Bird go over their favorite reads from 2022, what books they're excited to buy come 2023, and what trends they think will take over the book world from here on out. Be sure to follow them on Instagram and Twitter (@kiwiandthebird) to keep up with podcast updates, giveaways, and more!  And...

The Bird is taking over today's show in this new episode type, where Keimi and Taylor will take turns individually hosting the podcast. Today, Taylor is telling the prequel to the How to Win a Snowball Fight story. If you agree with or question her methods, use #BIRDBRAIN on Instagram or Twitter to let her know! Happy Holidays! And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh happens.

The Kiwi is taking over today's show in this new episode type, where Keimi and Taylor will take turns individually hosting the podcast. Today, Keimi is chatting about why burritos are perfect. If you agree with or question her methods, use #KIWIPOWER on Instagram or Twitter to let her know! Happy Holidays! And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh happens.

The Bird is taking over today's show in this new episode type, where Keimi and Taylor will take turns individually hosting the podcast. Today, Taylor is chatting about what's it's like to run the giveaway games. If you agree with or question her methods, use #BIRDBRAIN on Instagram or Twitter to let her know! Happy Holidays! And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh happens.

The Kiwi is taking over today's show in this new episode type, where Keimi and Taylor will take turns individually hosting the podcast. Today, Keimi is chatting about where she'd go in time if she had a time machine. If you agree with or question her methods, use #KIWIPOWER on Instagram or Twitter to let her know! Happy Holidays! And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh happens.

The Bird is taking over today's show in this new episode type, where Keimi and Taylor will take turns individually hosting the podcast. Today, Taylor is chatting about her favorite (and least favorite) holiday cookies. If you agree with or question her methods, use #BIRDBRAIN on Instagram or Twitter to let her know! Happy Holidays! And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh happens.

The Kiwi is taking over today's show in a potentially new episode type, where Keimi and Taylor will take turns individually hosting the podcast. Today, Keimi is chatting about what she thinks her superpower is based off her life experiences. If you agree with or question her methods, use #KIWIPOWER on Instagram or Twitter to let her know! Happy Holidays! And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and t...

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 way to win a snowball fight based on personal experience. If you agree with or question her methods, use #BIRDBRAIN on Instagram or Twitter to let her know! Happy Holidays! And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and...

Five minutes . . . Three hundred seconds . . . That's how long Keimi and Taylor have to discuss and debate which holiday treats are the WORST. Will they have enough time to blame Great Britain for some of these desserts? Perhaps. There's only one way to find out. And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh happens.

Want to squeeze in a quick book discussion before Thanksgiving? Join Kiwi and the Bird as they go into spoilers and details about Rati Mehrotra's duplicitous and mystical, YA fantasy (SPOILER ALERT). Be prepared for detailed discussions about vows of silence, how we'd handle ourselves in medieval court, and why long distance relationships back then are near impossible to have. And remember, like a...

Longing for a story inspired by Indian mythology? Listen to Kiwi and the Bird's fifteen minute NON-SPOILER rundown of "Night of the Raven, Dawn of the Dove" '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 "Nig...

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 “Night of the Raven, Dawn of the Dove” ‘s plot, characters, setting, and more! Do Keimi and Taylor manage to fit in their ratings for Rati Mehrotra’s YA fantasy as well? Listen until the end of the episo...

Five minutes . . . Three hundred seconds . . . That's how long Keimi and Taylor have to discuss and debate which Marissa Meyer book cover is the most beautiful (impossible, right?). Will they have enough time to include Jest as evidence? 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 which sound is scarier: a children's toy turning on in the middle of the night or footsteps right outside your door. Will they have enough time to reminisce over Taylor's dreaded encounter with a sorting hat? Perhaps. There's only one way to find out. And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and...

Interested in chatting about all things spooky for Halloween? Join Kiwi and the Bird as they go into spoilers and details about Adalyn Grace's poisonous and lethal, YA gothic fantasy (SPOILER ALERT). Be prepared for detailed discussions about the draining aspects of a ghostly social life, what we'd say to Death, and how we'd solve a murder mystery. And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bir...

Wishing for a spooky read for this Halloween season? Listen to Kiwi and the Bird's fifteen minute NON-SPOILER rundown of "Belladonna" '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 "Belladonna" by Adalyn Grac...

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 “Belladonna” ‘s plot, characters, setting, and more! Do Keimi and Taylor manage to fit in their ratings for Adalyn Grace’s YA gothic fantasy as well? Listen until the end of the episode to find out! And...

Five minutes . . . Three hundred seconds . . . That's how long Keimi and Taylor have to discuss and debate which is sexier: your date protecting you in a haunted house or a kiss in the moonlight. Will they have enough time to talk about other Taylor? Perhaps. There's only one way to find out. And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh happens.

Raspy, whispered, growly, and rude--having the perfect scary voice is essential for Halloween! That's why we challenged all of you on Instagram to say "Happy Halloween, 2022!" in your spookiest voice. Well, the results are in. Who do you think won? Was it Pennywise or the harmonica? A cackling witch or what we call a 'werewolf baby'? . . . Listen until the end of the episode to find out! And remem...

Kiwis and birds, can you crack our bookish code to unlock a secret giveaway? Here's your chance! There's two ways to complete this challenge: either 50 people correctly answer this auditory puzzle or 100 people listen to this episode. Once you think you know the answer, DM us on Instagram @kiwiandthebird.  BUT BE WARNED: you only get one guess, and we will not be giving out any clues or hints...