Just Sleep - Bedtime Stories for Adults
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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain
4 september 2022 · 33 min
Tonight's sleep story is A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain. Published in 1889, it is the comedic story of a man from 19th century Connecticut who finds himself transported back in time to the 6th century and King Arthur's court. In this episode, the man learns that he is in the 6th century, sees the Round Table, and hears Merlin's tale of the Lady in the Lake. Lees meer
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The Doll's House by Katherine Mansfield
1 september 2022 · 38 min
Tonight's sleep stories are The Doll's House and Psychology by Katherine Mansfield. Lees meer
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Introducing Just Sleep Premium
1 september 2022 · 1 min
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More Aesop's Fables - Sleep Stories
28 augustus 2022 · 32 min
Struggling to fall asleep? Distract your mind with more stories from Aesop's Fables. Drift off to many familiar stories like the Owl and the Grasshopper and the Wolf and the Kid. Aesop, a storyteller from Ancient Greece, has been credited with fables told over several centuries after his death. Lees meer
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The entire back catalogue of the podcast, ad and intro-free (coming soon!)
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Around the World in 80 Days: In Which Fix, the Detective, Betrays a Very Natural Impatience
25 augustus 2022 · 44 min
Struggling to fall asleep? Quiet your mind with Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne. Published in 1872, this story is one of Verne's most acclaimed works. In this episode, Mr Fix, the detective is watching Phileas Fogg very closely en route to Bombay. If you like this episode, please remember to follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app like Pocket Casts! Sweet Dreams. Lees meer
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A collection of short fairy tales including Rapunzel and the Frog Prince
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The entire back catalogue of the podcast, ad and intro-free (coming soon!)
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Betrothed by Anton Chekhov
21 augustus 2022 · 50 min
Feeling stressed? Relax tonight with Betrothed by Anton Chekhov, a short story to help you fall asleep. Published in 1903, this is Chekhov's last completed story. Nadya, a young woman, is engaged to be married. Her wedding is only a few weeks away. But does she even love her fiance? Should she follow her friend Sasha's advice and go to university instead? Lees meer
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Little Lord Fauntleroy : Cedric, The Boot-Black and the Apple Woman
19 augustus 2022 · 40 min
Fall asleep tonight to the continuation of Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Published in 1886, this book was very popular and started a fashion trend in America. In this episode, Cedric finds out what an Earl is and helps his friends. Lees meer
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Sweet Dreams...
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Momotaro or The Story of the Son of a Peach. A Fairy Tale Sleep Story
14 augustus 2022 · 28 min
Tonight's bedtime story is Momotaro or The Story of the Son of a Peach. A Japanese fairy tale compiled by Yei Theodora Ozaki. In this story, an old couple finds a giant peach, and inside it, a little boy. Some years later, their son decides to fight demons on an island and meets some friends along the way to help him with his mission. Lees meer
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Far from the Madding Crowd: A Girl on Horseback by Thomas Hardy
11 augustus 2022 · 41 min
Fall asleep tonight to the continuation of Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy. Published in 1874, this was Hardy's first literary success. In this episode, Farmer Oak talks to Bathsheba Everdene and soon falls in love with her. His marriage proposal, however, might not be well received. Lees meer
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A collection of short fairy tales including Rapunzel and the Frog Prince
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Sweet Dreams...
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Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens
7 augustus 2022 · 43 min
Tonight's sleep story is Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens. Published in 1839, this long novel chronicles the life and adventures of Nicholas Nickleby and his family. In this episode, Dickens introduces the main characters of the story and gives some insight into the business dealings of Ralph Nickleby. Lees meer
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Sweet Dreams...
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The Island of the Nine Whirlpools by Edith Nesbit - A Fairy Tale Sleep Story
5 augustus 2022 · 32 min
Drift off to sleep with tonight's reading of The Island of the Nine Whirlpools by Edith Nesbit. This story is taken from the Book Of Dragons, a collection of dragon fairy tales published in 1900. In this episode, a Princess is stranded on an island surrounded by nine whirlpools by her father. Nice guy. She is waiting for a clever Prince to rescue her but a sailor turns up instead. Lees meer
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Dalyrimple Goes Wrong by F. Scott Fitzgerald
31 juli 2022 · 43 min
Tonight's sleep story is Dalyrimple Goes Wrong by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It was published in 1920 in Fitzgerald's collection of short stories, Flappers and Philosophers. Young Bryan Dalyrimple struggles to pay his bills after returning from the war. He is promised progression at work that does not materialize. What is he prepared to do to get what he wants? Lees meer
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The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald
28 juli 2022 · 31 min
Feeling stressed? Relax tonight with the opening chapters of the Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald. Published in 1872, it is a fantasy novel that inspired authors like Tolkein and G.K Chesterton. In this episode, Princess Irene meets her very old grandmother who lives alone in a room. Spinning. Very strange. Lees meer
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Persuasion by Jane Austen - Special Two Hour Episode
26 juli 2022 · 1 uur 59 min
Tonight's sleep story is a special 2 hour episode of Persuasion by Jane Austen. This was her final completed novel published in 1817 after her death. If you like this episode, please remember to follow on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. Lees meer
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A collection of short fairy tales including Rapunzel and the Frog Prince
An additional 2 episodes every month
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The chance to win readings just for you
The entire back catalogue of the podcast, ad and intro-free (coming soon!)
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A Strange Disappearance by Anna Katharine Green
22 juli 2022 · 46 min
Drift off tonight to the opening chapters of A Strange Disappearance by Anna Katherine Green. A young maid has disappeared suddenly from the household of wealthy, respected Mr. Blake. The police are reluctant to take the case seriously. Can her friend convince them to investigate? Lees meer
I am excited to announce the launch of Just Sleep Premium. The premium podcast for listeners that want more sleepy content or just want to support the show. As a Just Sleep Premium member you will receive:
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The entire audiobook of the Wizard of Oz
A collection of short fairy tales including Rapunzel and the Frog Prince
An additional 2 episodes every month
The chance to vote on the next story that you hear
The chance to win readings just for you
The entire back catalogue of the podcast, ad and intro-free (coming soon!)
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Sweet Dreams...
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Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving
17 juli 2022 · 41 min
Tonight's bedtime story is Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving. Published in 1819 in a collection of stories called "The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.", it is the story of a farmer that heads to the mountains to avoid his wife. He meets strangely dressed, odd-looking men along the way. Should he partake in the liquor in their flagon? Methinks not. Lees meer
I am excited to announce the launch of Just Sleep Premium. The premium podcast for listeners that want more sleepy content or just want to support the show. As a Just Sleep Premium member you will receive:
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The entire audiobook of the Wizard of Oz
A collection of short fairy tales including Rapunzel and the Frog Prince
An additional 2 episodes every month
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The chance to win readings just for you
The entire back catalogue of the podcast, ad and intro-free (coming soon!)
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Sweet Dreams...
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The Diary Of A Nobody by George and Weedon Grossmith
15 juli 2022 · 34 min
Can't sleep? Drift off tonight to the opening chapters of the comic novel, The Diary Of A Nobody by George and Weedon Grossmith. Published in 1892, it follows the daily life of Charles Pooter, his wife, and his son over a period of 15 months. In this episode, Charles is late for work, entertains friends, and paints his bathtub red. Lees meer
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Sweet Dreams...
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Thor Sleep Story: Thor's Fishing
10 juli 2022 · 26 min
Tonight's sleep story, Thor's Fishing by Abbie Farwell Brown, features Thor the Norse God of Thunder. This story was published in the book In the Days of Giants: A Book of Norse Tales in 1902. Thor and Tyr embark on a dangerous journey to find a kettle large enough to brew mead for all the Aesir. Lees meer
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Sweet Dreams...
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Dorian Gray: Lord Henry Goes to Lunch by Oscar Wilde
7 juli 2022 · 30 min
Tonight's sleep story is the continuation of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. In this episode, Lord Henry learns about Dorian's parents and their doomed love affair. He then lunches with his Aunt, Dorian, and other members of Society. Lees meer
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Sweet Dreams...
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Sherlock Holmes: Silver Blaze by Arthur Conan Doyle
3 juli 2022 · 59 min
Feeling stressed? Relax tonight with the Sherlock Holmes story, Silver Blaze, by Arthur Conan Doyle. This is one of the stories in the collection called "The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes." In this episode, a popular racehorse has disappeared and his trainer has been murdered. With an important race looming, Sherlock must find the horse and reveal the murderer quickly. Lees meer
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Sweet Dreams...
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King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table - A Mythical Sleep Story
30 juni 2022 · 40 min
Tonight's mythical sleep story is King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table by Maude Radford. In this episode, King Arthur celebrates his wins and forms his Round Table. He also meets Guinevere and is smitten. Lees meer
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Sweet Dreams...
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The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton
26 juni 2022 · 44 min
Can't sleep? Drift off to The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton. Published in 1920, it is the story set in the "Gilded Age" of New York City. In this episode, Newland Archer has just become engaged to May Welland. However, the appearance of her scandalous cousin at the Opera threatens to upend the joyous occasion. Lees meer
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Sweet Dreams...
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The Invisible Man: A Sleep Story Mystery by G.K Chesterton
23 juni 2022 · 42 min
Drift off tonight to The Invisible Man by G.K Chesterton, a short story to help you fall asleep. This mystery is a Father Brown story taken from the Innocence of Father Brown collection by G.K Chesterton. Lees meer
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Sweet Dreams...
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The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy
19 juni 2022 · 40 min
Tonight's bedtime story is The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy. Published in 1905, the Scarlet Pimpernel is the superhero in the French Revolution. A mild mannered, wealthy Englishman in public and the daring, disguised rescuer of the French nobility in private. Lees meer
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Sweet Dreams...
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Little Annie's Dream - a Flowery Sleep Story by Louisa May Alcott
17 juni 2022 · 25 min
Struggling to fall asleep? Distract your mind with Little Annie's Dream, a flowery sleepy story by Louisa May Alcott. The Flower Fables were published in 1854. This collection of fairy stories was Alcott's first published work. In this story, Annie wants to be a good child but unkind thoughts prevail. How will a fairy help her? Lees meer
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Sweet Dreams...
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Women in Love by D.H. Lawrence
12 juni 2022 · 45 min
Tonight's sleep story is Women in Love by D.H. Lawrence. Published in 1920, it follows the Brangwen sisters and their relationships before the First World War. Lees meer
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Sweet Dreams...
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Lorna Doone by R.D Blackmore
10 juni 2022 · 33 min
Struggling to fall asleep? Distract your mind with the opening chapters of Lorna Doone by R.D Blackmore. Published in 1869 but set in the 17th century, it is the story of John Ridd and his relationship with the Doone clan (who murdered his father), particularly their daughter Lorna Doone. In this episode, John reminisces about his school days in Tiverton. Lees meer
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Sweet Dreams...
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Aesop's Fables - Sleep Stories
5 juni 2022 · 32 min
Struggling to fall asleep? Distract your mind with stories from Aesop's Fables. Drift off to many familiar stories like the Tortoise and the Hare and the Boy Who Cried Wolf. Aesop, a storyteller from Ancient Greece, has been credited with fables told over several centuries after his death. Lees meer
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Sweet Dreams...
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Sense and Sensibility: Barton Park by Jane Austen
3 juni 2022 · 45 min
Fall asleep tonight to the continuation of Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen. This book was published in 1811. It follows the romance and heartbreak of Elinor and Marianne Dashwood in the late 1700s. In this episode, the Dashwoods move to and settle in at Barton Park. Edward does not visit and Marianne has a romantic first encounter with Mr Willoughby. Lees meer
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Goodnight and Sweet Dreams....
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The Miraculous Pitcher - A Greek Myth Sleep Story
29 mei 2022 · 44 min
Tonight's sleep story is The Miraculous Pitcher - an adaptation of a Greek myth by Nathaniel Hawthorne. It was first published in 1851 in his collection of stories called "A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys". It is the retelling of the tale of Baucis and Philemon being kind to two strangers when the villagers chose to throw mud at them and set dogs on them. Lees meer
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Sweet Dreams...
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The Door in the Wall by H.G. Wells
27 mei 2022 · 46 min
Drift off tonight to The Door in the Wall by H.G. Wells, a short story to help you fall asleep. Published in 1906, it is narrated by Redmond who recounts his friend Wallace telling him of his encounters with a long white wall and a green door throughout his life. Lees meer
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Sweet Dreams...
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The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
22 mei 2022 · 40 min
Feeling stressed? Relax tonight with The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, a short story to help you fall asleep. Published in 1892, it is considered an early piece of American feminist literature. The narrator and her husband rent an ancestral home for three months so she can relax and recover from her "nervous" condition. But the yellow wallpaper in their bedroom starts to trouble her... Lees meer
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Anne of Green Gables: Mrs Rachel Lynde is Properly Horrified
19 mei 2022 · 32 min
Tonight's bedtime story is the continuation of a listeners' favourite, Anne of Green Gables. This classic Canadian novel was published in 1908. It follows the adventures of Anne Shirley, a red-haired orphan girl, mistakenly sent to the Cuthberts on Prince Edward Island. In this episode, Mrs Rachel Lynde comes to Green Gables to inspect Anne. Harsh words are exchanged. Will Anne apologize? Lees meer
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The Bamboo Cutter and the Moon Child - A Fairy Tale Sleep Story
15 mei 2022 · 36 min
Tonight's bedtime story is The Bamboo Cutter and the Moon Child. A Japanese fairy tale compiled by Yei Theodora Ozaki. If you like this episode, please remember to follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app. In this story, an old bamboo cutter finds a bright being amongst his bamboo one day. She grows up to be beautiful and pursued by many suitors. Where is she from? Will she find love? Lees meer
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Sweet Dreams...
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Oliver Twist: Relates How Oliver Twist Was Very Near Getting a Place by Charles Dickens
12 mei 2022 · 37 min
Tonight's sleep story is the continuation of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. Published in 1837, this social novel explores the themes of poverty, class, and injustice in 19th century England. In this episode, a chimney sweep is interested in taking Oliver on as an apprentice. After all, he needs money for his rent! Lees meer
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Bartleby, the Scrivener by Herman Melville
8 mei 2022 · 47 min
Can't fall asleep? Drift off tonight to Bartleby the Scrivener by Herman Melville. If you like this episode, please remember to follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app. Lees meer
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A Cup of Tea by Katherine Mansfield
5 mei 2022 · 22 min
Tonight's sleep story is A Cup of Tea by Katherine Mansfield. If you like this episode, please remember to follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app. Lees meer
Published in May 1922, (a hundred years ago!), it is a poignant tale about greed, hypocrisy, and insecurity.
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Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett
1 mei 2022 · 43 min
Fall asleep tonight to the opening chapters of Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett. If you like this episode, please remember to follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app. Sweet Dreams. Lees meer
Published in 1886, this book was very popular and started a fashion trend in America.In this episode, Cedric finds out that he is the heir to a vast fortune in England.
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The Kiss by Anton Chekhov
28 april 2022 · 50 min
Feeling stressed? Relax tonight with The KIss by Anton Chekhov, a short story to help you fall asleep. First published in 1887, it is the story of a loner soldier that has a small adventure that might change his outlook on life. Lees meer
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This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald
24 april 2022 · 31 min
Feeling stressed? Relax tonight with This Side of Paradise by F Scott Fitzgerald. Published in 1920, it is Fitzgerald's first book. Lees meer
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The Reluctant Dragon by Kenneth Grahame
21 april 2022 · 1 uur 2 min
Tonight's story to help you sleep is The Reluctant Dragon by Kenneth Grahame. Published in 1898, it is the story of a dragon that would much rather relax and enjoy his cave instead of fighting. It is one of Kenneth Grahame's most popular stories. Lees meer
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The Story of the Amulet by Edith Nesbit
17 april 2022 · 31 min
Drift off to sleep with tonight's reading of The Story of the Amulet by Edith Nesbit. Published in 1906, it is part of a series of books following the adventures of siblings Anthea, Jane, Cyril, Robert, and the Lamb. In this episode, the children encounter the Psammead in a pet shop. Lees meer
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Little Women: The Laurence Boy by Louisa May Alcott
14 april 2022 · 52 min
Struggling to fall asleep? Quiet your mind with the continuation of Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. Published first in 1868, it follows the lives of four sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy. In this episode, Meg and Jo attend a party, and Jo spends some time with the "Laurence Boy". Lees meer
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Sherlock Holmes: The Man with the Twisted Lip by Arthur Conan Doyle
10 april 2022 · 56 min
Feeling stressed? Relax tonight with the Sherlock Holmes story, The Man with the Twisted Lip, by Arthur Conan Doyle. This is one of the stories in the collection of twelve stories called "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" and is considered one of the finest works of detective fiction. In this episode, Dr Watson joins Sherlock for one of his most confusing cases. Where is Neville St Clair? Lees meer
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The Three Bears & The Fisherman and His Wife - Fairy Tale Sleep Stories
7 april 2022 · 29 min
Tonight, I read two stories - The Three Bears & The Fisherman and His Wife. Both collected in the Green Fairy Book by Andrew Lang. The Story of the Three Bears is very similar to Goldilocks and the Three Bears but missing one key character! The Fisherman and His Wife is a simple story about greed. Lees meer
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Bleak House by Charles Dickens
3 april 2022 · 40 min
Tonight's story to help you sleep is Bleak House by Charles Dickens. Published in 1853, it is the story of the fictional legal case Jarndyce vs Jarndyce and the numerous people involved in the case. It features Dickens's only female narrator Esther Summerson. Lees meer
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The Golden Touch - A Greek Myth Sleep Story adapted by Nathaniel Hawthorne
31 maart 2022 · 40 min
Tonight's sleep story is Nathaniel Hawthorne's retelling of the Greek Myth, King Midas. It is a wonderful story about greed and appreciating what really matters in life. Lees meer
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Sanditon by Jane Austen
27 maart 2022 · 38 min
Drift off tonight to Sanditon by Jane Austen. If you like this episode, please remember to follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app. Sweet Dreams... Lees meer
This is an unfinished work by Jane Austen. She completed 11 chapters before stopping due to illness. There have been numerous continuations and adaptations of the novel. You might have seen the recent TV show based on this book! In this episode, Mr Parker and his wife have an accident and meet Mr Heywood.
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Journey to the Center of the Earth: Famine, Then Victory, Followed by Dismay
25 maart 2022 · 43 min
Tonight's bedtime story is the continuation of Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne. This novel was first published in 1864 in French and then in 1871 in English. In this episode, starving Axel shares the key with his Uncle and argues against the journey. Lees meer
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The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain
20 maart 2022 · 40 min
Tonight's snoozy tale is the Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain. Published in 1881, it is the story of two boys, born on the same day, identical in appearance, and from very different backgrounds. In this episode, Tom Canty, the pauper, meets the Prince for the first time. Lees meer
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