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Our Book Bench

Kids and Adults, Reading Together

Each week we gather for an intergenerational book club — sharing favorite moments, surprising twists, and big questions.

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📚 About the Podcast

Our Book Bench is an adult + youth book club podcast designed to spark imagination and connection. We believe reading together helps youth and the adults who care about them to slow down, share joy, and create lasting memories.

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Books stacked on top of each other outside.

☕ A cozy place for youth and adults to read together

Each week we share a story, favorite moments, and big questions — inviting you to read along with us.

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a group of books on the grass

✨ Kickoff Book

📘 The Poisoned King by Katherine Rundell

We’re starting our journey with Katherine Rundell’s brand-new release, The Poisoned King — the sequel to Impossible Creatures. Whether you read the first book or not, you can jump right in. Our first episode includes a quick recap to catch you up, then we’ll dive into the new story together.

➡️ Episode 1: Welcome to Our Book Bench (September 7)

➡️ Episode 2: Impossible Creatures Recap (September 14)

➡️ Episode 3: Introducing The Poisoned King (September 21)

➡️ Episodes 4+: TBD once we get our hands on the new book! 😊

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Open book lies near a blue door.
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A wonderful experience! My kids love reading along with the podcast episodes.

Emily R.

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A cozy bookstore with wooden bookshelves filled with colorful books lining the walls. A woman and a child sit on the floor in a corner reading a book, accompanied by a fluffy white dog. The setting has an exposed brick wall and wooden ceiling beams, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

This podcast has brought our family closer through the joy of reading together.

Mark T.

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A person with glasses and headphones is sitting in front of a microphone, appearing to be engaged in a recording or podcast session. Behind them is a bookshelf filled with various books, and a cactus plant is placed on top of it. The setting is indoors, giving a cozy and professional vibe.
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