Fall asleep to classic works of fiction, adapted and narrated to help you relax. Each episode begins with a brief moment of relaxation followed by a quick summary of the prior episode. That way, you can fall asleep whenever you're ready and always stay caught up. Explore our full library of over 70 audiobooks. There is something for everyone! Support our show as a premium member and get access to bonus episodes and ad-free listening.
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Bedtime Classics Library Podcasts
Discover timeless stories told for young listeners and the young at heart. Bedtime Classics Library brings you fairy tales, fables, and children’s classics in audiobook form — the perfect companion for bedtime, quiet afternoons, or family listening. Share the joy of classic storytelling, free for kids of all ages.
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Fall asleep to quiet stories and meditations read from a cozy mountain cabin. For just $4.99/month, supporters get the weekly bedtime stories and meditations ad-free, a day earlier. Access over 400 sleepy episodes, including nature sounds and classic audiobooks like Winnie the Pooh. Join us at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/ for a better night's sleep. 💜 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Relax with our sleep stories, read in a calming voice to help you unwind at bedtime. Each episode has a story or excerpt from our library of classics. For full audiobooks and more, visit our website, AiReadToMe.com.
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Bedtime is where wonder begins. Hosted by Jodi Grace, Tales of Grace brings timeless fables, poems, and classic stories to life with soothing narration and whimsical charm. Each episode is designed to calm busy minds, spark curiosity, and create a gentle nightly routine for children and families. From beloved fairy tales and playful poems to magical adventures and forgotten gems, these short bedtime stories offer a moment of quiet connection at the end of the day. Listen free every week, or ...
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Beatrix Potter's stories have made her one of the most beloved figures in children's literature and there isn't a library in the world that doesn't have a copy of her classic Peter Rabbit. Listen to these warm cozy tales of Peter and all of his friends. Whether you're young or just young at heart, you can't deny the magic and whimsy of the Beatrix Potter world. All stories presented ad-free. Listen to select episodes for free, then subscribe to access every episode of the Fairytalez podcast ...
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Aesop’s Fables – Complete | Bedtime Classics Library
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6:17:51Aesop’s Fables is one of the most enduring collections of children’s stories in history. With simple tales that carry timeless lessons about kindness, honesty, and wisdom, these fables have been told for thousands of years to inspire and teach young listeners. Perfect for bedtime, long trips, or quiet afternoons, this complete audiobook brings the …
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Elizabeth previews "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Brontë published in 1847. Try The Sleepy Bookshelf Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepybookshelf.supercast.com/. Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on A…
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The Library in the Mist - A Foggy Coastal Village Sleep Journey
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40:15Take a leisurely walk through fog-wrapped cobblestone streets to discover an ancient seaside library where rain drums softly on windows and ocean waves create the perfect rhythm for deep sleep. Journey through lamplit rooms filled with the sound of distant foghorns and crashing waves until you find yourself beneath a glass dome where luminous mist …
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Wynken, Blynken & Nod | Tales of Grace: The Nightlight Series
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4:41Drift into dreamland with this timeless bedtime poem by Eugene Field. Wynken, Blynken & Nod is a gentle tale of three little sailors who set out on a whimsical voyage across the night sky. Read with warmth and wonder, this story invites children to close their eyes and sail into sleep. Episode 1 of Tales of Grace: The Nightlight Series — soothing s…
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Andersen’s Fairy Tales – Hans Christian Andersen | Old Time Radio Comedy Hour
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5:49:22Andersen’s Fairy Tales – Hans Christian Andersen is one of the most treasured collections in children’s literature. From “The Little Mermaid” to “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” these timeless stories blend magic, wonder, and life lessons that have captivated young listeners for generations. Perfect for bedtime, long trips, or quiet afternoons, this co…
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Peter Pan – J. M. Barrie | Bedtime Classics Library
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5:11:53Peter Pan – J. M. Barrie is one of the world’s most beloved children’s classics. From unforgettable adventures to timeless lessons, this story has inspired generations of young readers and listeners. Perfect for bedtime, long trips, or quiet afternoons, this complete audiobook brings the magic of storytelling to kids of all ages. listen on Spotify:…
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The Marvelous Land of Oz – L. Frank Baum | Bedtime Classics Library
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4:32:58The Marvelous Land of Oz – L. Frank Baum is one of the world’s most beloved children’s classics. From unforgettable adventures to timeless lessons, this story has inspired generations of young readers and listeners. Perfect for bedtime, long trips, or quiet afternoons, this complete audiobook brings the magic of storytelling to kids of all ages. 🔒 …
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2:25Thanks for being a dedicated listener of The Sleepy Bookshelf! We love it every night you join us here ❤️ Our mission is to help you get the best sleep you can. That's why we're offering a free 90-day trial of The Sleepy Bookshelf premium if you sign up during the month of October. Try premium free for 90 days, and see if the experience helps your …
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A sleep audiobook in a whisper or calm reading style, this relaxing reading from Frankenstein will help you fall asleep fast! The full title is Frankenstein or, the Modern Prometheus, by Mary Shelley, also known as Mary Wollstonecraft (Godwin) Shelley. In the shadowed halls of Ingolstadt, driven scientist Victor Frankenstein breaches the boundaries…
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A Little Princess – Frances Hodgson Burnett | Bedtime Classics Library
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7:37:06A Little Princess – Frances Hodgson Burnett is one of the world’s most beloved children’s classics. From unforgettable adventures to timeless lessons, this story has inspired generations of young readers and listeners. Perfect for bedtime, long trips, or quiet afternoons, this complete audiobook brings the magic of storytelling to kids of all ages.…
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The Secret Garden – Frances Hodgson Burnett | Bedtime Classics Library
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9:08:41The Secret Garden – Frances Hodgson Burnett is one of the world’s most beloved children’s classics. From unforgettable adventures to timeless lessons, this story has inspired generations of young readers and listeners. Perfect for bedtime, long trips, or quiet afternoons, this complete audiobook brings the magic of storytelling to kids of all ages.…
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Grimm’s Fairy Tales (part 2) | Bedtime Classics Library
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5:36:37Grimm’s Fairy Tales – Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm is one of the world’s most beloved children’s classics. From unforgettable adventures to timeless lessons, this story has inspired generations of young readers and listeners. Perfect for bedtime, long trips, or quiet afternoons, this complete audiobook brings the magic of storytelling to kids of all age…
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Grimm’s Fairy Tales (part 1) | Bedtime Classics Library
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5:31:25Grimm’s Fairy Tales – Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm is one of the world’s most beloved children’s classics. From unforgettable adventures to timeless lessons, this story has inspired generations of young readers and listeners. Perfect for bedtime, long trips, or quiet afternoons, this complete audiobook brings the magic of storytelling to kids of all age…
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The Story of the Three Little Pigs| Bedtime Classics Library
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8:57The Story of the Three Little Pigs by L. Leslie Brooke's is one of the world’s most beloved children’s classics. From unforgettable adventures to timeless lessons, this story has inspired generations of young readers and listeners. Perfect for bedtime, long trips, or quiet afternoons, this complete audiobook brings the magic of storytelling to kids…
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz – L. Frank Baum | Bedtime Classics Library
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3:45:01Step into the magical world of Oz with Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion in this timeless children’s classic. L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has inspired generations with its enchanting tale of friendship, courage, and adventure. Perfect for bedtime or quiet afternoons, this complete audiobook brings the beloved…
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Through the Looking-Glass | Bedtime Classics Library
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3:19:40Through the Looking-Glass – Lewis Carroll is one of the world’s most beloved children’s classics. From unforgettable adventures to timeless lessons, this story has inspired generations of young readers and listeners. Perfect for bedtime, long trips, or quiet afternoons, this complete audiobook brings the magic of storytelling to kids of all ages. 🔒…
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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland | Bedtime Classics Library
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2:47:26Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll is one of the world’s most beloved children’s classics. From unforgettable adventures to timeless lessons, this story has inspired generations of young readers and listeners. Perfect for bedtime, long trips, or quiet afternoons, this complete audiobook brings the magic of storytelling to kids of all…
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The Adventures of Pinocchio | Bedtime Classics Library
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4:35:52The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi is one of the world’s most beloved children’s classics. From unforgettable adventures to timeless lessons, this story has inspired generations of young readers and listeners. Perfect for bedtime, long trips, or quiet afternoons, this complete audiobook brings the magic of storytelling to kids of all ages…
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The Tales of Mother Goose | Bedtime Classics Library
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1:57:47The Tales of Mother Goose by Charles Perrault is one of the world’s most beloved children’s classics. From unforgettable adventures to timeless lessons, this story has inspired generations of young readers and listeners. Perfect for bedtime, long trips, or quiet afternoons, this complete audiobook brings the magic of storytelling to kids of all age…
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Elizabeth recaps the end of "My Man Jeeves" by P.G. Wodehouse. Try The Sleepy Bookshelf Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepybookshelf.supercast.com/. Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on Apple Podcas…
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Preview: Season 80, The Fairytales of Charles Perrault
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3:53Elizabeth previews a selection of stories from The Fairytales from Charles Perrault, first published in 1628. This season is a premium exclusive. Thank you for supporting our show. Try The Sleepy Bookshelf Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepybookshelf.supercast.com/. Are you l…
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The Last Song of the Cranes - A Sleepy Flight Toward an Ancient Song
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40:12A sleepy tale about a young girl who hears an ancient song and discovers what it means to carry both sorrow and joy, and to return home with a heart made new. It’s a gentle story of wings and wind, of silence and song, and of how even the stillness of winter holds a promise. Try my new course, The Gentle Trail to Sleep. It’s unlike any other sleep …
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Tonight, Elizabeth reads part two of "The Aunt and the Sluggard" from "My Man Jeeves" by P.G. Wodehouse published in 1919. Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts and Spo…
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Tonight, Elizabeth reads "The Aunt and the Sluggard" from "My Man Jeeves" by P.G. Wodehouse published in 1919. Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify…
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Read in a whisper or calm reading style, this relaxing reading of Metamorphosis offers a surreal and quietly haunting bedtime listen. In this strange and dreamlike story by Franz Kafka, Gregor Samsa wakes one morning to find himself transformed into a giant insect. As his family grapples with this shocking change, the tale unfolds with eerie calm, …
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Tonight, Elizabeth reads "Doing Clarence a Bit of Good" from "My Man Jeeves" by P.G. Wodehouse published in 1919. Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify…
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Sofie of the Alps: Two Worlds, One Heart — An Autumn Tale of Weaving Solitude and Connection
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42:11In the quiet of the Alps, a young girl discovers the gifts of two different grandmothers. Their lessons show her how mountain stillness and village warmth can weave together in peace. Try my new course, The Gentle Trail to Sleep. It’s unlike any other sleep course you’ve tried. To join, visit https://academy.awakenyourmyth.com/the-gentle-trail-to-s…
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Tonight, Elizabeth reads "Rallying Around Old George" from "My Man Jeeves" by P.G. Wodehouse published in 1919. Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify…
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Tonight, Elizabeth reads "Helping Freddie" from "My Man Jeeves" by P.G. Wodehouse published in 1919. Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify…
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Tonight, Elizabeth reads "Absent Treatment" from "My Man Jeeves" by P.G. Wodehouse published in 1919. Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify…
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The Whale of the Silent Fjord – A Gentle Norse Bedtime Story
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55:12Drift into the hush of a Norse fjord where Thor and Loki ride upon a great whale into the heart of silence itself. This mythic sleep story blends ancient imagery with soothing narration to help you rest, release, and dream deeply. Try my new course, The Gentle Trail to Sleep. It’s unlike any other sleep course you’ve tried. To join, visit https://a…
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Tonight, Elizabeth reads Part 2 of "Jeeves and the Hard Boiled Egg" from "My Man Jeeves" by P.G. Wodehouse published in 1919. Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts and …
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Tonight, Elizabeth reads Part 1 of "Jeeves and the Hard Boiled Egg" from "My Man Jeeves" by P.G. Wodehouse published in 1919. Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts and …
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Read in a whisper or calm reading style, this relaxing reading of The Art of Money Getting will help you fall asleep with clever money tips from one of history’s most famous showmen. Written by P.T. Barnum, this short and practical guide offers simple advice on building wealth through honesty, frugality, and common sense. Whether you're curious or …
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Tonight, Elizabeth reads Part 2 of "Jeeves and the Unbidden Guest" from "My Man Jeeves" by P.G. Wodehouse published in 1919. Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts and S…
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Budi, Rudi, and the Cat at the Gate - A Cozy Bedtime Story About Friendship
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47:10Drift off with this gentle bedtime story about a girl, her dog, and the cat they meet one quiet evening. Together, they discover how friendship grows when we open our hearts to those who are different. Try my new course, The Gentle Trail to Sleep. It’s unlike any other sleep course you’ve tried. To join, visit https://academy.awakenyourmyth.com/the…
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Tonight, Elizabeth reads Part 1 of "Jeeves and the Unbidden Guest" from "My Man Jeeves" by P.G. Wodehouse published in 1919. Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts and S…
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Tonight, Elizabeth reads Part 2 of "Leave it to Jeeves" from "My Man Jeeves" by P.G. Wodehouse published in 1919. Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify…
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Read in a whisper or calm reading style, this relaxing reading from The Lost World will help you fall asleep fast. Drift off to thoughts of misty jungles, ancient cliffs, and creatures from a forgotten time. In this adventurous tale by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Professor Challenger leads a daring expedition to a hidden plateau deep in South America—o…
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Tonight, Elizabeth reads Part 1 of "Leave it to Jeeves" from "My Man Jeeves" by P.G. Wodehouse published in 1919. Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify…
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Elizabeth previews "My Man Jeeves" by P.G. Wodehouse published in 1919. Try The Sleepy Bookshelf Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepybookshelf.supercast.com/. Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on App…
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One Quiet Song - A Bedtime Journey Into Stillness and Starlight
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42:38Step inside a hidden observatory high in the mountains and drift among the stars on a quiet summer night. A gentle, immersive journey to help you let go and fall asleep. Try my new course, The Gentle Trail to Sleep. It’s unlike any other sleep course you’ve tried. To join, visit https://academy.awakenyourmyth.com/the-gentle-trail-to-sleep/ Your sup…
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Read in a whisper or calm reading style, this relaxing reading of The House of Mirth will help you drift off to sleep with its quiet reflections on beauty, society, and the longing for true connection. In Edith Wharton’s poignant novel, Lily Bart is a charming young woman navigating the glittering but unforgiving world of New York high society. As …
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Preview: Season 78, P.G. Wodehouse Short Stories
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3:27Elizabeth previews a selection of short stories by P.G. Wodehouse from The Man Upstairs and Other Stories published in 1914. This season is a premium exclusive. Thank you for supporting our show. Try The Sleepy Bookshelf Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepybookshelf.supercast.com/…
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Elizabeth recaps the end of "Jill" by E.A Dillwyn. Try The Sleepy Bookshelf Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepybookshelf.supercast.com/. Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on Apple Podcasts…
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Tonight, Elizabeth reads "Jill" Volume 2 Chapters 14 by E.A Dillwyn published in 1884. Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Vote on upco…
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A Quiet Glow - A Bedtime Story for the Hush Between Seasons
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44:35A quiet possum wanders through the late-summer forest and discovers a kind of light that can’t be seen, only felt. This gentle bedtime story is filled with the hush of dusk, the warmth of small moments, and the quiet magic of belonging. Try my new course, The Gentle Trail to Sleep. It’s unlike any other sleep course you’ve tried. To join, visit htt…
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Tonight, Elizabeth reads "Jill" Volume 2 Chapters 13 by E.A Dillwyn published in 1884. Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Vote on upco…
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Read in a whisper or calm reading style, this relaxing reading from Heidi will help you fall asleep quickly. Imagine fresh mountain air, soft goats' bells, and the gentle hush of alpine meadows. In this beloved children’s classic by Johanna Spyri, young Heidi is sent to live with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps, where she quickly grows to love th…
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Tonight, Elizabeth reads "Jill" Volume 2 Chapters 12 by E.A Dillwyn published in 1884. Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Vote on upco…
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