<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 <em>The Poisoned King</em> by Katherine Rundell, the sequel to <em>Impossible Creatures.</em> 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 ref
