Our Book Bench | Kids and Adults, Reading Together
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Podcast Overview
<p><b>Our Book Bench is a cozy, hopeful podcast where youth and grown-ups read together and share stories.</b> </p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Lisa and David, this intergenerational book club invites families, grandparents, guardians, mentors, and young readers to slow down, connect, and rediscover the joy of books in a screen-filled world.</p><p><br></p><p>Each week, we read a section of a book and gather on the bench to share favorite moments, surprising twists, and big questions. Our goal is simple: to spark imagination and meaningful conversations between young readers and the adults who care about them.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Season 1 is now complete!</b> We began our journey with The Poisoned King by Katherine Rundell, the sequel to Impossible Creatures. Whether you’ve read the first book or are joining new, our early episodes include a recap so everyone can jump right in.</p><p><br></p><p>New seasons follow a book club format, with weekly Sunday episodes featuring reflections, discussion prompts, and listener participation. Families can read along at home, in classrooms, or anywhere they find a quiet corner.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Our Book Bench is about more than reading — it’s about joy, connection, and choosing creativity over chaos.</b></p><p><br></p><p>Grab a book, find your spot, and join us on the bench.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Because stories are better when we share them.</b></p>
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9/2/2025
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Recent Episodes
June 8, 2026
A New Season: Meeting Jess, Leslie, and Terabithia
We're kicking off our summer mini season with Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson, and these first four chapters are all about discovery. We meet Jess Aarons, a boy who gets up before dawn to run because he's decided he'll be the fastest kid in school, and who keeps his love of drawing quietly to himself. Then a new girl named Leslie moves in next door and changes everything. We talk about who Jess is before anyone really sees him, why he makes the deliberate choice to let Leslie...
May 17, 2026
Summer Mini Season: Bridge to Terabithia Teaser
We're back! And this time with something a little different for the summer. This is a short teaser episode to announce our Summer Mini Season, and David has a book he's been wanting to get to. He picked it himself, he's read it once before, and he has thoughts on why we should all pick it up this summer. For now we'll just say: it's the kind of book that opens the type of conversations this show exists for. Pick up a copy of Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson at your local library or ...
March 29, 2026
Looking Back & Saying Yes
Season 2 is complete, and before we head into what's next, Lisa and David take a moment to look back at the season and what it meant to them. In this final episode, they reflect on the moments that stayed with them, the theme of loyalty that ran through Impossible Creatures from beginning to end, and what their first-ever in-person library event revealed about what Our Book Bench is becoming. They also share some exciting news about the next book in Katherine Rundell's series. This one is a l...
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- What is Our Book Bench | Kids and Adults, Reading Together?
<p><b>Our Book Bench is a cozy, hopeful podcast where youth and grown-ups read together and share stories.</b> </p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Lisa and David, this intergenerational book club invites families, grandparents, guardians, mentors, and young readers to slow down, connect, and rediscover the joy of books in a screen-filled world.</p><p><br></p><p>Each week, we read a section of a book and gather on the bench to share favorite moments, surprising twists, and big questions. Our goal is simple: to spark imagination and meaningful conversations between young readers and the adults who care about them.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Season 1 is now complete!</b> We began our journey with The Poisoned King by Katherine Rundell, the sequel to Impossible Creatures. Whether you’ve read the first book or are joining new, our early episodes include a recap so everyone can jump right in.</p><p><br></p><p>New seasons follow a book club format, with weekly Sunday episodes featuring reflections, discussion prompts, and listener participation. Families can read along at home, in classrooms, or anywhere they find a quiet corner.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Our Book Bench is about more than reading — it’s about joy, connection, and choosing creativity over chaos.</b></p><p><br></p><p>Grab a book, find your spot, and join us on the bench.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Because stories are better when we share them.</b></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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