Kiwi and the Bird: Book Nerds in Session

School's out . . . or is it? Listen to Kiwi and the Bird's fifteen minute NON-SPOILER rundown of "The Love Hypothesis" '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 Love Hypothesis" by Ali Hazelwood.&nb...

Want to talk about some supernatural hotties? Join Kiwi and the Bird as they go into spoilers and details about Tracy Wolff's romantic and angsty, young adult fantasy (SPOILER ALERT). Be prepared for detailed discussions about a potential love square, why we think dragons are superior, and how we'd win a snowball fight at Katmere Academy. And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh hap...

Is this book love at first bite? Listen to Kiwi and the Bird's fifteen minute NON-SPOILER rundown of "Crave" '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 "Crave" by Tracy Wolff.  And remember, like a l...

Five minutes . . . Three hundred seconds . . . That's how long Keimi and Taylor have to discuss and debate which character type is sexier: bookkeepers or storytellers. Will they have enough time to talk about glasses and jawlines? 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 is better: hot dogs or hamburgers. Will they have enough time to talk about the vertical and horizontal axises of both sandwiches? Perhaps. There's only one way to find out. And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh happens.

Do you love C-Dramas? Join Kiwi and the Bird as they go into spoilers and details about Judy I. Lin's lively and tasteful, young adult fantasy (SPOILER ALERT). Be prepared for detailed discussions about the key to tea, how we'd spy on our intended love interests, and what we think will happen in the sequel to "A Magic Steeped in Poison".  And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, sh...

You want the tea? We got the tea! Listen to Kiwi and the Bird's fifteen minute NON-SPOILER rundown of "A Magic Steeped in Poison" '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 "A Magic Steeped in Poison" by...

Five minutes . . . Three hundred seconds . . . That's how long Keimi and Taylor have to discuss and debate today's topic: the (nearly) seven deadly book care sins. Will they have enough time to talk about the importance of not spoiling an ending? Perhaps. There's only one way to find out. And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh happens.

We like big books and we cannot lie. At Kiwi and the Bird: Book Nerds in Session, hosts Taylor "the Bird" Denali and Keimi "Kiwi" Okamura will introduce readers to a myriad of books and authors. Their glowing reviews and recommendations are filled with humor, existential crises, and indistinguishable sounds effects. And, 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 today's topic: which platform has the best Easter emojis (Apple, Google, or Samsung). Will they have enough time to talk about childhood rabbit traumas? Perhaps. There's only one way to find out.  And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh happens.

Want to go back in time to when love triangles were everything? Join Kiwi and the Bird as they go into spoilers and details about Vanessa Len's fast-paced and time-bending, young adult contemporary fantasy (SPOILER ALERT). Be prepared for detailed discussions about self-righteous heroes, why pretentiousness is hot, and what we would do if we had to slay the person we loved. If you make it to the e...

Desperate for a fabulous YA debut? Listen to Kiwi and the Bird's fifteen minute NON-SPOILER rundown of "Only a Monster" '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 "Only a Monster" by Vanessa Len.  An...

Five minutes . . . Three hundred seconds . . . That's how long Keimi and Taylor have to discuss and debate which physical trait they like more: open chestedness or a good back. Will they have enough time to reference "Pride & Prejudice"? 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 archetype is best: a simp, a daddy, or a baddie. Will they have enough time to advocate for 3AM ice cream runs? 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 react to YOUR ideas about the best hypothetical proposal. Will they have enough time to talk about the beauty in Oogway's death from "Kung Fu Panda"? 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 react to YOUR thoughts about the sexiest personality traits. Will they have enough time to talk about the importance of punctuality? 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 react to YOUR thoughts about the worst foods to eat on a date, where an end-of-night kiss is likely to occur. Will they have enough time to talk about how pizza and ice cream trump romance? 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 react to YOUR thoughts about the best YA book tropes. Will they have enough time to get through all the adoration for enemies-to-lovers romances? Perhaps. There's only one way to find out. And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh happens.

Are you wanting a plot twist that makes you go YOWZA? Join Kiwi and the Bird as they go into spoilers and details about Brigid Kemmerer's rebellious and romantic, young adult fantasy (SPOILER ALERT). Be prepared for detailed discussions about secret identities, the tea on Moonflower, and how we'd start a rebellion. If you make it to the end of the episode, get ready for a bunch o' bloopers. ...

Looking for some rebellious romance? Listen to Kiwi and the Bird's fifteen minute NON-SPOILER rundown of "Defy the Night" '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 "Defy the Night" by Brigid Kemmerer. An...

Five minutes . . . Three hundred seconds . . . That's how long Keimi and Taylor have to discuss and debate how'd they'd escape an insane asylum--based off this week's giveaway question. Will they have enough time to get through their fire and pee strategies? 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 character type is sexier: a runaway heir or a disgraced knight. Will they have enough time to get through their "Aladdin" 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 today's topic: biggest fears. Will they have enough time to get through their worries about drowning in a bathtub? Perhaps. There's only one way to find out. And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh happens.

Need some leftover Christmas cheer for the new year? Join Kiwi and the Bird as they go into spoilers and details about Brittney Ryan's nostalgic and festive, children's fairytale (SPOILER ALERT). Be prepared for detailed discussions about rude reindeer, precious penguins, and why Keimi and Taylor would be okay with being isolated in a wintry castle.  And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and...

It's holiday season, readers! Listen to Kiwi and the Bird's fifteen minute NON-SPOILER rundown of "The Legend of Holly Claus" 's premise, characters, setting, and writing style to decide if this Christmas 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 Legend of Holly Clau...