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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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In a world that often feels noisy, divided, and full of screens, Our Book Bench is a place to slow down, share stories, and rediscover wonder.

📚 About the Podcast

Our Book Bench is a youth + adult book club podcast designed to spark imagination, connection, and joy. Born from a mother and son’s shared love of reading, Our Book Bench began as a simple way to bring more joy into the world.

Each episode invites kids and the grown-ups who care about them — parents, grandparents, godparents, mentors, neighbors, and friends — to read together, wonder together, and grow together.

In a time when it’s easy to feel scattered, disconnected, or caught in the news cycle, reading together is an act of hope — a small, joyful way to create connection and beauty in our everyday lives.

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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 favorite moments, surprising twists, and big questions — inviting you to read along with us and carry the conversation beyond the book.

Grab your favorite blanket, your young person (or your grown-up), and join us on the bench — where stories remind us that the world is still full of goodness and imagination.

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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 The Poisoned King — Katherine Rundell’s brand-new sequel to Impossible Creatures.

And here's the great thing about Our Book Bench: You can start anytime! Listen to our first episodes for a quick recap, then dive into the story together. New episodes are released every Sunday.

➡️ 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 4-9: The Poisoned King (September 28-October 26)

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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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