Kiwi and the Bird: Book Nerds in Session

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 to submit your pick!)

Voting Link: https://forms.gle/miHQMAKiR9rwiEzD7

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 Catcher" by Cassandra Clare.
And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh happens.

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

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 a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh happens.

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 Rebecca Ross.

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

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 this podcast episode to be entered into the giveaway! And fear not: opportunities for bonus entries will be coming out throughout the month. 

Have a wonderful holiday season!

Much love, 

Keimi and Taylor

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.

Ready for Iron Flame's release? Listen to Kiwi and the Bird's fifteen minute NON-SPOILER rundown of "Fourth Wing" '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 "Fourth Wing" by Rebecca Yarros.

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

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 “Fourth Wing” ‘s plot, characters, setting, and more! Do Keimi and Taylor manage to fit in their ratings for Rebecca Yarros's NA 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.

Back in September, 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! Listen to each story and then use the voting link in this description to select your top pick. Best of luck, writers, and Happy Halloween!

Voting Link: https://forms.gle/SLtxn8M3PNMUgJyX6

From werewolves to zombie werewolves to red buttons and plagues, the villagers at Moonstone have endured a perilous three days. Who among them not only survived the madness but saved the town? Listen to find out.

Thank you so much to our incredible followers for being apart of Moonstone Village! We hope you know how much we treasure you. You make us smile, hope, and dream. For that, we're forever grateful!

Villagers, due to your bravery and efforts, the werewolves of Moonstone have been officially tried and captured. The town is safe; the innocents have won! . . . Or have they?

Deep in their lab, the Mad Scientist huffs over their latest experiment. With no choice, they reach over and press the BIG. RED. BUTTON.

LIGHT OF WARNING - Tragedy has struck the quaint and peaceful village of Moonstone. It's up to you to uncover who did it! Below, we've attached a link where you can vote for ONE PERSON who you think might be a werewolf. Whoever has the most votes will be eliminated! Votes will be counted until 3 p.m. (mtn time).

In the meantime, feel free to make any accusations or voice your suspicions in the group chat. 

Voting Link: https://forms.gle/BpaeMaZVrBeCZpek7

Five minutes . . . Three hundred seconds . . . That's how long Keimi and Taylor have to discuss and debate which activity is the spookiest (or most Halloween-y): a haunted house or watching a scary movie. Will they have enough time to talk about virtual reality? Perhaps. There's only one way to find out.

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

Jack Skellington, Ghostface, Michael Myers--Halloween is full of iconic characters! That's why we, in collaboration with T.M. Daliggr, challenged all of you on Instagram to try to mimic your favorite spooky season icon. Well, the results are in. Who do you think won? 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 what is the grossest candy in honor of spooky season. Will they have enough time to talk about the cough drop taste of Dots? 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 scary movie world they'd like to live in, if they had to choose. Will they have enough time to talk about the demons in Insidious? Perhaps. There's only one way to find out.

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

The Bird is briefly taking over the podcast! Today, Taylor is chatting about what inspires the giveaways and how to manage them. If you agree with or question her methods, use #BIRDBRAIN on Instagram or Twitter to let her know!

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

To celebrate being three years old, Kiwi and the Bird answer follower questions and pose challenges for the multi-level giveaway! They discuss their top 2023 read, their birthday cakes, and chat about what dog breed they'd be. 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! 

The Kiwi is briefly taking over the podcast! Today, Keimi is giving out her happy movie recommendations. 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.

Want to catch up on Camp Kiwi and the Bird? This episode includes nights 1 through 5, so you don't have to pause to see what happens next. Listen until the end of the episode to see who won the Camp Kiwi and the Bird giveaway!

THE END OF THE CAMP KIWI STORY.

FINAL DESTINATION PART 1 - Tragedy has struck Kiwi and the Bird – the past, it seems, is doomed to repeat itself. It’s up to you to discover who you think did it! We have attached a link where you can vote for FIVE people who you think are the camp killers. Whoever has the most votes will be eliminated! 

You have until 4 p.m. mtn time to submit your votes. Feel free to make any accusations or voice your suspicions in the group chat in the meantime! 

After 4p.m., we’ll be posting part 2 of episode 5 – the finale! 

https://forms.gle/cbc3pATKkSwg7Q6M8

NATURAL DISASTER - Tragedy has struck Kiwi and the Bird – the past, it seems, is doomed to repeat itself. It’s up to you to discover who you think did it! We have attached a link where you can vote for TWO people who you think are the camp killers. Whoever has the most votes will be eliminated! 

You have until 4 p.m. mtn time to submit your votes. Feel free to make any accusations or voice your suspicions in the group chat in the meantime! 

After 4p.m., we’ll be resending out messages to our role players, where they’ll have until 8p.m. to decide what they want to do next. Good luck, campers! 

https://forms.gle/irPxS8x88MHhHuza6

CINEMATIC MAYHEM - Tragedy has struck Kiwi and the Bird – the past, it seems, is doomed to repeat itself. It’s up to you to discover who you think did it! We have attached a link where you can vote for TWO people who you think are the camp killers. Whoever has the most votes will be eliminated! 

You have until 4 p.m. mtn time to submit your votes. Feel free to make any accusations or voice your suspicions in the group chat in the meantime! 

After 4p.m., we’ll be resending out messages to our role players, where they’ll have until 8p.m. to decide what they want to do next. Good luck, campers! 

https://forms.gle/dmHD7N2r39vhcdBu6

SWIFT ANNIHILATION - Tragedy has struck Kiwi and the Bird – the past, it seems, is doomed to repeat itself. It’s up to you to discover who you think did it! We have attached a link where you can vote for TWO people who you think are the camp killers. Whoever has the most votes will be eliminated! 

You have until 4 p.m. mtn time to submit your votes. Feel free to make any accusations or voice your suspicions in the group chat in the meantime! 

After 4p.m., we’ll be resending out messages to our role players, where they’ll have until 8p.m. to decide what they want to do next. Good luck, campers! 

https://forms.gle/HspZ7R3M2awG3ek59

Five minutes . . . Three hundred seconds . . . That's how long Keimi and Taylor have to discuss and debate which is scarier: someone whispering in your ear or a shadow standing at the foot of your bed at a summer camp. Will they have enough time to factor in mannequins and sleeping positions? Perhaps. There's only one way to find out.

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

The Bird is briefly taking over the podcast! Today, Taylor is giving out her sad book recommendations. 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, shh happens.

This week, Kiwi and the Bird had the pleasure to speak with author LILLA GLASS about her adult fantasy debut THE UNSEEN, which releases July 11, 2023. In this episode, Keimi and Taylor get the inside scoop with Lilla Glass about her fabulous characters, bejeweled setting, and craft. Plus, they chat about roasted pigs, bunniculas, and why Lilla might be on the FBI watchlist . . .

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

Follow Lilla Glass on her publishing journey!

Instagram: @lilla.glass.author

TikTok: @lilla_glass

Website: www.lillaglass.com

Five minutes . . . Three hundred seconds . . . That's how long Keimi and Taylor have to discuss and debate what they think is the best dessert for Fourth of July: cake or pie. Will they have enough time to talk about small town diner delights? 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 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 a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh happens.

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's Real" by Ann Liang.

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

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, shh happens.

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, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh happens.

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 the Bird give "Better Than the Movies" by Lynn Painter.

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

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 out!

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

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

Follow Jenna on her publishing journey!

Instagram: @jennavoris

Website: www.jennamvoris.com

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's social media platforms, so you're welcome to visit either one.

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

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, so you're welcome to visit either one. 

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

"Six of Crows" Quiz Link: https://grishaverse.com/which-six-crows-character-are-you/