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Our Book Bench | Kids and Adults, Reading Together

Our Book Bench is a cozy, hopeful podcast where youth and grown-ups read together and share stories.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.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

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8:16

When the Storyline Goes Off Script

Our Book Bench | Kids and Adults, Reading Together ·

2025/12/21

In this final episode of our Christmas mini-series, we finish The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, covering chapters 4–7, where the pageant finally comes together and the story takes an unexpected turn. As rehearsals unravel and expectations fall apart, something surprising happens. Hearing a familiar story in a new way changes not just the pageant, but everyone watching it. We talk about humor, perspective, and why this short, simple book has become one many families return to year after year. W...

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Meet the Herdmans: Chaos, Curiosity, and Christmas!

Our Book Bench | Kids and Adults, Reading Together ·

2025/12/14

In this episode of Our Book Bench, we dive into The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson, covering chapters 1–3. We meet the Herdmans — the kids everyone loves to hate — and watch as they bring chaos, curiosity, and a whole lot of disruption into the town’s Christmas pageant. If you’ve seen the movie, much of this will feel familiar; but reading the story together invites us to slow down and ask deeper questions. Why do the Herdmans want all the lead roles? Are they just tryin...

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Christmas Mini-Series: Introducing The Best Christmas...

Our Book Bench | Kids and Adults, Reading Together ·

2025/12/07

We’re celebrating the season with a cozy Christmas mini-series! Join Lisa and David as we kick off our special holiday read-along of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever—a funny, heartfelt classic that’s perfect for families to enjoy together. In this short introduction, we share why we chose this book, what to expect in the coming weeks, and how you can read along with us at home. Be sure to let us know—What is your favorite holiday tradition? 📚 Book: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barb...

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Teaser: Our Christmas Mini-Season Is Coming!

Our Book Bench | Kids and Adults, Reading Together ·

2025/11/23

We’re kicking off a special Christmas mini-season on December 7th! While we’re on pause between Season 1 and our next full book season in the new year, we’re reading The Best Christmas Pageant Ever—a quick, funny, and heartfelt classic the whole family can enjoy. This short teaser gives you a peek at what’s coming and why this story is the perfect cozy December read. Grab your copy from your local library or favorite bookstore and join us for a joyful, easy holiday mini-season on the bench!

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Episode 9: The Poisoned King | What We Learned and Loved

Our Book Bench | Kids and Adults, Reading Together ·

2025/11/02

We’ve come full circle! In this season-finale episode, we look back on The Poisoned King by Katherine Rundell — the dragons, the courage, the laughter, and the unforgettable moments that kept us turning pages week after week. Together, we share what surprised us most, what we learned about justice and friendship, and why Anya’s bravery and Christopher’s loyalty made this such a powerful story to finish our first season. We also talk about Rundell’s trademark humor — how even in the darkest sc...

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Bonus Halloween Episode | Zombies, Ghosts, and...

Our Book Bench | Kids and Adults, Reading Together ·

2025/10/31

🎃 This special Halloween crossover brings together Our Book Bench and Unsolved Wyoming for a spooky, laughter-filled adventure through R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps: Welcome to Dead House! In this bonus episode, David is joined by his Aunt Renee — host of the Unsolved Wyoming podcast — to talk zombies, ghosts, haunted houses, and all things creepy. Together they explore what makes scary stories so irresistible (and sometimes nightmare-worthy), what they’d do if they moved into a haunted

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Episode 8: Justice, Joy, and Incredible Journeys |...

Our Book Bench | Kids and Adults, Reading Together ·

2025/10/26

Anya and Christopher’s story reaches its breathtaking conclusion in The Poisoned King — a finale filled with dragons, justice, and one unbelievable twist. This week, we dive into Part 3: Revenge (pages 217–273), where courage and compassion collide. Together, we talk about Arach’s loyalty, Anya’s final choice, and the lessons this story offers about friendship, bravery, and doing what’s right — even when it’s hard. Plus, a listener from Nebraska shares her favorite line: “The future is not gi...

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Episode 7: Friendship & Fighting Monsters | The...

Our Book Bench | Kids and Adults, Reading Together ·

2025/10/19

This week in our reading of The Poisoned King by Katherine Rundell, Christopher and Anya discover a hidden library, meet a harpy librarian and her mouse assistant, and face some truly dangerous creatures—a manticore and a chimaera. There’s humor, heartbreak, and a big moment of disagreement between our heroes, all as they figure out the antidote for the dragons and attempt to solve the clue to the Loquillan. Along the way, we talk about courage, curiosity, and what friendship looks...

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Episode 6 | Courage, Justice, and a Clown-Fart...

Our Book Bench | Kids and Adults, Reading Together ·

2025/10/12

Episode 6 | Courage, Justice, and a Clown-Fart Soufflé | The Poisoned King Christopher and Anya arrive at the Island of Glimt with their friends Niravala, Gallia, and Jacques—only to soon after uncover a heartbreaking discovery that will change everything. As they meet Irian and Nighthand and hear the story of how Glimt became a sanctuary for magical creatures, they also face new questions about courage, justice, and what it really means to do the right thing. This episode mixes humor (yes, t...

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Episode 5: A Room, A Riddle, and A Run | The Poisoned...

Our Book Bench | Kids and Adults, Reading Together ·

2025/10/05

In this week’s discussion of The Poisoned King (pages 53–108, chapters Rage → Freshwater Spring), Anya faces impossible choices after her father is taken away for allegedly poisoning the King. With the castle doctor raising questions, her uncle tightening his grip, and the gagana birds whispering warnings, Anya’s courage is tested as she dares to enter her grandfather’s room, uncover startling secrets, and flee for her life. We talk about the difference between courage and desperation, justic...

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Episode 4: A Dragon, a Girl, and a Ball | Diving into...

Our Book Bench | Kids and Adults, Reading Together ·

2025/09/28

We’re back on the bench for our very first reading episode of The Poisoned King! This week we cover pages 1–52, where Christopher returns to the Archipelago, we meet a new character Anya (and her very special birds), and the story leaves us on a cliffhanger at the royal ball. We talk about how Christopher has changed since Impossible Creatures, what life might feel like for Anya moving from the forest to the castle, and who might really be behind the poisoning of her grandfather. We also shar...

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Episode 3: The Poisoned King | Predictions and Sneak...

Our Book Bench | Kids and Adults, Reading Together ·

2025/09/21

We’re kicking off with The Poisoned King! Don’t worry if you don’t have your copy yet; this episode is all about anticipation, predictions, and wild guesses. Lisa and David talk about what the title might mean, whether favorite characters (like Mal) could return, and what new dangers might be waiting. Plus, David admits he couldn’t resist sneaking the book off the shelf early—but promises no spoilers! We also share three listener responses from last week and invite you to join the bench by se...

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Impossible Creatures: Our Recap & Favorite Moments

Our Book Bench | Kids and Adults, Reading Together ·

2025/09/14

Whether you've read Impossible Creatures or not, this episode is for you! If you have, this refresher will get you ready for the sequel, The Poisoned King. And if you haven't read the first book, that's okay. Today's episode will give you enough background to dive in next week when we kick off with the new release. (But we do think you should go back and read it; it's fantastic!) In this recap, we share what surprised us, our favorite characters and creatures, and what this story sparked for ...

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10:37

Episode 1: Welcome to Our Book Bench

Our Book Bench | Kids and Adults, Reading Together ·

2025/09/07

Pull up a seat at Our Book Bench! In our very first episode, we introduce why we started this podcast and what you can expect each week. You’ll hear how reading together as a parent and child has shaped our family life; from silly moments to big conversations. This week we talk about the books we’ve enjoyed reading, why we believe reading together matters, and how you can join the conversation. We’re recording right from our home, so you may hear a bouncing ball or everyday life in the backgr...

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Teaser | Our Book Bench

Our Book Bench | Kids and Adults, Reading Together ·

2025/09/02

Welcome to Our Book Bench! A cozy book club for youth + adults. Our kickoff book is The Poisoned King by Katherine Rundell, and we're launching September 7.

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