Just Sleep - Bedtime Stories for Adults
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Silas Marner by George Eliot
5 september 2021 · 30 min
Fall asleep tonight to the opening chapter of Silas Marner by George Eliot. This is the third novel by George Eliot and was published in 1861. In this episode, Silas Marner is accused of stealing money from a dying deacon in his church. His faith shaken, Silas moves to the village of Raveloe. Lees meer
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The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde
2 september 2021 · 23 min
Struggling to fall asleep? Settle down with The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde. This is the first story in the collection of children's stories published in 1888. A swallow is the messenger for the Happy Prince statue that can see the poverty and suffering in his town. Lees meer
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Anne of Green Gables: Marilla Cuthbert is Surprised by Lucy Maud Montgomery
29 augustus 2021 · 40 min
Tonight's bedtime story is the continuation of Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery. You can listen to the first chapters in our episode #18 released on the 22nd April. 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, Marilla Cuthbert meets Anne and is determined to send her back to the asylum. Anne shares the sad story of her life so far with Marilla. Lees meer
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The Awakening by Kate Chopin
26 augustus 2021 · 37 min
Tonight's sleep story is The Awakening by Kate Chopin. Published in 1899, this novel is considered by many to be a landmark work of early feminism. In this episode, Edna Pontellier starts to feel uneasy about her life while on vacation. Lees meer
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Sherlock Holmes: A Scandal in Bohemia by Arthur Conan Doyle
22 augustus 2021 · 53 min
Feeling stressed? Relax tonight with the Sherlock Holmes story, A Scandal in Bohemia, by Arthur Conan Doyle. This is one of the stories in the collection of twelve stories called "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes." In this episode, Dr Watson joins Sherlock in the quest to retrieve an indiscreet photograph for the King of Bohemia. Lees meer
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Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf
19 augustus 2021 · 38 min
Tonight's bedtime story is Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf. Published in 1925, this is one of Woolf's best known novels. In this episode, Clarissa Dalloway walks to the flower shop on Bond Street while thinking of her past. Lees meer
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Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy
15 augustus 2021 · 34 min
Fall asleep tonight to the opening chapters of Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy. Published in 1874, this was Hardy's first literary success. In this episode, Farmer Gabriel Oak helps the woman with black hair and a red jacket with her toll and later sees her again, late at night while tending his sheep. Lees meer
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The Invisible Man by H.G Wells
12 augustus 2021 · 50 min
We're so happy to present our 50th episode! Drift off to sleep tonight to the opening chapters of the Invisible Man by H.G Wells. This story was published in 1897 and helped establish Wells as the "father of science fiction." There have been a number of film adaptations, most recently in 2020. In this episode, the stranger arrives at the "Coach and Horses" Inn and the villagers in Iping react to this unusual man. Lees meer
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Loki Sleep Story: The Quest Of The Hammer
8 augustus 2021 · 30 min
Tonight's sleep story, The Quest Of The Hammer by Abbie Farwell Brown, features Loki - the Norse god of mischief. This story was published in the book In the Days of Giants: A Book of Norse Tales in 1902. Thor's hammer is missing. Did Loki steal it? Lees meer
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The Million Pound Bank Note by Mark Twain
5 augustus 2021 · 49 min
Tonight's snoozy tale is the Million Pound Bank Note by Mark Twain. This short story was published in 1893. Two wealthy brothers in Victorian London spot a down on his luck American man and make a bet. If he is given a million pound bank note, can he survive an entire month without spending it? Lees meer
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Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
1 augustus 2021 · 46 min
Fall asleep tonight to the opening chapters 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, John Dashwood, their half brother, decides on how much assistance he can " reasonably afford" to give to his sisters who have recently lost their father. Then, they are forced to consider leaving Norland Park and move far from their home. Lees meer
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Walden by Henry David Thoreau
29 juli 2021 · 39 min
Tonight's sleep story is Walden by Henry David Thoreau. Walden; or, Life in the Woods was published in 1854. In this episode, we read the second chapter "Where I Lived, and What I Lived For". Part of this chapter was quoted in the film Dead Poets' Society. Lees meer
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Puss in Boots: A Fairytale Sleep Story
25 juli 2021 · 27 min
Drift off tonight to two tales featuring cats: Puss in Boots and Dick Whittington and His Cat. You have probably encountered the Puss in Boots character on the Shrek movie series as well as his own movie in 2011. There are a number of versions of this tale but all feature a very clever cat that uses trickery to help his master. Lees meer
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Alice in Wonderland: The Rabbit Sends in a Little Bill by Lewis Carroll
22 juli 2021 · 32 min
Tonight's story to help you sleep is the continuation of Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland also known as Alice in Wonderland. You can listen to the first chapters in our episode #6 released on the 10th March. In this episode, Alice has grown very large and is stuck in W Rabbit's house. Later, she meets the hookah smoking caterpillar. Lees meer
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The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
18 juli 2021 · 38 min
Fall asleep tonight to the opening chapters of the Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. This book was published in 1911 and is considered one of the best children's novels of the 20th century. In this episode, Mary Lennox is forgotten amid the chaos of the cholera outbreak in her home. Lees meer
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The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (Part 2) by Robert Louis Stevenson
15 juli 2021 · 36 min
Tonight's bedtime story for adults is the continuation of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson. You can find the first part published on the 18th April. This Gothic novella was first published in 1886. In this episode, Mr. Utterson learns of the death of his client Sir Danvers Carew and Mr. Hyde's involvement in the tragic affair. His friend Dr. Jekyll briefly comes out of seclusion and Utterson is surprised when he visits Dr. Lanyon. Lees meer
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The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar by Maurice Leblanc
11 juli 2021 · 33 min
Drift off to sleep tonight with The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar by Maurice Leblanc. You might have seen the series on Netflix inspired by the character Arsene Lupin. This first story, the Arrest of Arsene Lupin, was first published in 1905. The enigmatic Arsene Lupin is on a steamer heading to New York. He is travelling under the name R. Which passenger is the master of disguise? Lees meer
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The Great Gatsby Chapter 2 by F. Scott Fitzgerald
8 juli 2021 · 30 min
Tonight's sleep story is the continuation of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. You can find Chapter 1 in episode 14 of the podcast. Published in 1925, the novel depicts narrator Nick Carraway's interactions with mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and Gatsby's obsession to reunite with his former lover, Daisy Buchanan. In this episode, Nick meets Tom's mistress Myrtle for the first time and spends a hazy, drunken afternoon in their apartment. Lees meer
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Sleeping Beauty - Charles Perrault
4 juli 2021 · 25 min
Tonight's snoozy tale is the fairytale Sleeping Beauty by Charles Perrault also known as The Sleeping Beauty in the Woods. There are a number of versions of this tale dating back to the 1300s. This version might be a little different from the one that you remember from your childhood. Lees meer
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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button by F. Scott Fitzgerald
1 juli 2021 · 1 uur 6 min
Tonight's sleep story is the Curious Case of Benjamin Button by F. Scott Fitzgerald. This short story was published in 1922. You may have watched the 2008 movie adaptation with Brad Pitt! The story starts with Roger Button rushing to the hospital to discover, shockingly, that his newborn son has the appearance and speech of a 70 year old man. Lees meer
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The Railway Children by Edith Nesbit
27 juni 2021 · 28 min
Drift off to sleep with tonight's reading of the classic children's story, The Railway Children by Edith Nesbit. First published in book form in 1906, this story has been adapted for radio, tv, and the stage numerous times. In this first chapter, Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis are surprised when their perfect life is shattered when their father is taken away at night under mysterious circumstances. Then, they leave their home and move to Yorkshire to live near a railway station. Lees meer
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Sherlock Holmes: A Study in Scarlet Chapters 3 and 4 by Arthur Conan Doyle
24 juni 2021 · 43 min
Tonight's bedtime story is a continuation of A Study in Scarlet: a Sherlock Holmes tale by Arthur Conan Doyle. Published in 1887, this novel is the first appearance of the detective duo Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson. In this episode, Watson and Sherlock visit and inspect the scene of the crime at Lauriston Gardens. The mystery has begun! Lees meer
You can find the first two chapters of the story in episode 13 of the podcast.
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Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K Jerome
20 juni 2021 · 37 min
Tonight's story to help you sleep is Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K Jerome. Published in 1889, it is a humorous account of a two week boating trip on the Thames. In this episode, the narrator, his two friends, and his dog decide to embark on the holiday because they are so "overworked". Lees meer
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The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins
17 juni 2021 · 56 min
Tonight's bedtime story is the Woman in White by Wilkie Collins. Published in 1859, it is a mystery novel often considered one of the 100 greatest novels of all time. In this episode, Walter Hartright tells how he comes to be employed by the Fairlies of Limmeridge House. Later, he meets the woman in white. Lees meer
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Jack and the Beanstalk
13 juni 2021 · 29 min
Fall into a deep sleep tonight with the old English fairy tale, Jack and the Beanstalk. There a number of versions of this tale. This version was retold by Flora Annie Steel and published in 1918. Lees meer
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North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell
10 juni 2021 · 49 min
Drift off tonight to the opening chapters of North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell. This social novel was published in 1854. In this episode, Margaret spends the last few days in London preparing for the wedding of her cousin Edith. She then returns home to Helstone and struggles a little with her new home life. Lees meer
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Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
6 juni 2021 · 38 min
Tonight's sleepy tale is Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë. Wuthering Heights is Emily's only book, published in 1847 under the pseudonym Ellis Bell. In this episode, Mr Lockwood, the new tenant of Thrushcross Grange, visits Heathcliff during a snowstorm and meets the "amiable" inhabitants. Lees meer
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Black Beauty by Anna Sewell
3 juni 2021 · 39 min
Tonight's snoozy tale is Black Beauty by Anna Sewell. Published in 1877, this book was her only published work. It is one of the first English novels to be written from the perspective of an animal. In this episode, Black Beauty recounts his early days on a farm with his mother, his breaking in and, his first new home. Lees meer
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Peter Rabbit and other tales by Beatrix Potter
30 mei 2021 · 30 min
Drift off to sleep tonight with The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies and, The Tale of the Two Bad Mice, all from the Great Big Treasury of Beatrix Potter. Lees meer
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Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift
27 mei 2021 · 40 min
Tonight's sleep story is Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift. Published in 1726, it is the story of Lemuel Gulliver, "First a Surgeon, and then a Captain of Several Ships". In this episode, Gulliver recounts the early years of his life and what happened when he was shipwrecked and washed ashore in Lilliput, a land of tiny people. Lees meer
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Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton
23 mei 2021 · 49 min
Tonight's story to help you fall asleep is Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton. This American classic was published in 1911. Set in a fictitious town in Massachusetts, it reveals the past of the "most striking figure in Starkfield", Ethan Frome. Lees meer
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The Ugly Duckling: A Fairytale Sleep Story
21 mei 2021 · 37 min
Tonight's bedtime story (or stories!) are the Ugly Duckling and the Emperor's New Clothes, both fairy tales by Hans Christian Anderson. Lees meer
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The Wind in the Willows Chapter 2 by Kenneth Grahame
16 mei 2021 · 29 min
Tonight's story to help you fall asleep is Chapter 2 of The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. This classic children's book was published in 1908. It follows the adventures of Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger. In this episode, Mole meets Toad and they all go on an adventure in a canary coloured cart. Lees meer
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Persuasion by Jane Austen
13 mei 2021 · 33 min
Tonight's bedtime tale is Persuasion by Jane Austen. This was her final completed novel published in 1817 after her death. In this episode, we are introduced to the Elliots and learn about their financial troubles. Lees meer
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The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams
9 mei 2021 · 26 min
Tonight's snoozy tale is The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams. This book was first published in 1922. It follows the tale of a stuffed rabbit and his desire to become real. Sweet Dreams.... Lees meer
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The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells
6 mei 2021 · 41 min
Tonight's sleepy story is the War of the Worlds by H.G Wells. This science fiction classic was first published in 1897. In this episode, the narrator witnesses the explosions on the surface of Mars, and then, the Thing lands on Horsell Common. Lees meer
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The Remarkable Rocket and the Selfish Giant
2 mei 2021 · 38 min
Drift off to sleep with tonight's reading of two short stories by Oscar Wilde - The Remarkable Rocket and the Selfish Giant. These stories come from a collection first published in 1888. Lees meer
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Thumbelina: A Fairy Tale Sleep Story
29 april 2021 · 29 min
Drift off to sleep with tonight's reading of the classic fairy tale, Thumbelina, from Hans Christian Andersen's fairytale collection. This story was first published in 1835 in Denmark. Follow the tiny girl's encounters with toads, beetles, and a mole. Lees meer
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The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
25 april 2021 · 30 min
Tonight's story to help you fall asleep is The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. This classic children's book was published in 1908. It follows the adventures of Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger. In this episode, Mole meets Rat for the first time and has his first excursion in a boat. Lees meer
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Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery
22 april 2021 · 47 min
Tonight's bedtime story for adults is Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery. 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, Rachel Lynde, the Cuthberts' nosey neighbour, finds out that they are adopting a boy from an orphanage. Later, Matthew Cuthbert meets Anne and drives back with her to Green Gables. Lees meer
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The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
18 april 2021 · 41 min
Tonight's bedtime story for adults is The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson. This Gothic novella was first published in 1886. In this episode, Mr. Utterson learns unsettling information about Mr. Hyde from his friend Mr. Enfield. He then begins his investigation. Lees meer
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The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë
15 april 2021 · 41 min
Tonight's story to help you sleep is the Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë. This second and last novel by Anne Brontë was published in 1848 under the pseudonym Acton Bell. In this episode, Gilbert Markham writes to his friend about his first hearing about and meeting the enigmatic Mrs Graham. Lees meer
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Beauty and the Beast
11 april 2021 · 45 min
Tonight's sleep story is the well-known fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast. There are so many versions of this bedtime story. This version is taken from the Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang, published in 1889. Lees meer
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The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
8 april 2021 · 39 min
Tonight's sleep story is The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Published in 1925, the novel depicts narrator Nick Carraway's interactions with mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and Gatsby's obsession to reunite with his former lover, Daisy Buchanan. In this episode, Nick joins Daisy and Tom for dinner and meets the aloof Jordan Baker. Lees meer
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Sherlock Holmes: A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle
3 april 2021 · 43 min
Tonight's bedtime story is A Study in Scarlet: a Sherlock Holmes tale by Arthur Conan Doyle. Published in 1887, this novel is the first appearance of the detective duo Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson. In this episode, Watson meets Sherlock for the first time and, later, learns about his powers of deduction. Lees meer
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Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
31 maart 2021 · 37 min
Tonight's sleep story is Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. Published in 1837, this social novel explores the themes of poverty, class and injustice in 19th century England. Lees meer
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Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
27 maart 2021 · 36 min
Tonight's sleep story is Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. Published in 1847, it was one of the most famous romance novels of all time. Lees meer
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Hansel & Gretel and Cinderella
24 maart 2021 · 35 min
Two stories to help you sleep. Hansel & Gretel and Cinderella. Fairytales from the Brothers Grimm. Lees meer
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The Time Machine by H.G Wells - Bedtime Stories for Adults
20 maart 2021 · 41 min
Tonight's bedtime story is The Time Machine by H.G Wells. Drift off to the first two chapters of the story. Lees meer
The Time Machine is a science fiction novella published in 1895.
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Pride and Prejudice (Chapters 6-8) by Jane Austen
17 maart 2021 · 44 min
Tonight, drift off to sleep with the continuation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Listen to chapters 6, 7, and 8 of this much loved story. Lees meer
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