Kiwi and the Bird: Book Nerds in Session

Want to talk about the power of angst? Let's talk about the power of angst. Join Kiwi and the Bird as they go into spoilers and details about Stephanie Garber's hopeful and heartbreaking, YA fantasy (SPOILER ALERT). Be prepared for detailed discussions about the unexpected spiciness of forbidden kisses, how Danny Phantom helped us understand this book, and what we'd do if we had to make a deal with a Fate.

And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh happens.

In the need of some angst? Listen to Kiwi and the Bird's fifteen minute NON-SPOILER rundown of "Once Upon a Broken Heart" '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 "Once Upon a Broken Heart" by Stephanie Garber.

And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh happens.

NEW EPISODE FORMAT ALERT! 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 “Once Upon a Broken Heart” ‘s plot, characters, setting, and more! Do Keimi and Taylor manage to fit in their ratings for Stephanie Garber’s YA fantasy as well? Listen until the end of the episode 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 item they'd choose in any given scenario: a sword, a shield, or a potion. Will they have enough time to talk about "Shrek 2"? Perhaps. There's only one way to find out.

And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh happens.

Interested in the intricacies of the childhood friends to lovers trope? Join Kiwi and the Bird as they go into spoilers and details about Mindee Arnett's enchanting and noble, YA fantasy (SPOILER ALERT). Be prepared for detailed discussions about the power of horse girls, why we need a moon belt, and whether we could forgive a friend who, err, essentially exiled us.

And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh happens.

Craving some childhood friends to lovers romance? Listen to Kiwi and the Bird's fifteen minute NON-SPOILER rundown of "Onyx and Ivory" '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 "Onyx & Ivory" by Mindee Arnett.

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 take a Buzzfeed Quiz to determine what role they'd play in a teen movie. Will they have enough time to figure out who is Troy and who is Gabriella? Perhaps. There's only one way to find out.

And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh happens.

Quiz Link: https://www.buzzfeed.com/pjo180893/what-cliche-high-school-movie-role-are-you-3572e

To celebrate posting their fiftieth episode, Kiwi and the Bird chat about the twelve books they've read over the course of the summer. They discuss their top three favorite reads, who'd they would wed, bed, and behead, and announce who won their 'get to know us' question challenge! They also thank their wonderful, bookish audience for their love, support, and listens. Without their fellow bookworms, none of this would be possible. Thank you for allowing them to dream! 

Is your TBR wanting a new fairytale-like hate/love couple? Join Kiwi and the Bird as they go into spoilers and details about Gina Chen's crafty and floral, fantasy romance (SPOILER ALERT). Be prepared for detailed discussions about the differences in love versus hate versus lust, what we'd tell people if we could see the future, and why secret kisses in secret places are hot. 

And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh happens. 

Are you in the mood for a new type of fairytale? Listen to Kiwi and the Bird's fifteen minute NON-SPOILER rundown of "Violet Made of Thorns" '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 "Violet Made of Thorns" by Gina Chen.

And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh happens.