Bore You To Sleep - Sleep Stories for Adults

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Sleep Story 418 – The Pleasant Street Partnership: A Neighborhood Story by Mary Finley Leonard | Calm Bedtime Story Oct 26, 2026

Show notes

Tonight’s reading comes from The Pleasant Street Partnership: A Neighborhood Story, published in 1903 and written by Mary Finley Leonard, a gentle novel about two women opening a small neighbourhood shop and the everyday lives, friendships and personalities of the people living along Pleasant Street.

BORE YOU TO SLEEP – CALM BEDTIME STORIES FOR ADULTS

Can't fall asleep? You're not alone. Bore You to Sleep is a sleep podcast featuring calm, monotone readings of classic books, public-domain literature and relaxing bedtime stories for adults. Each episode is intentionally slow and soothing, designed to help you unwind, quiet your thoughts and drift off while the story plays gently in the background.

My name is Teddy and I am here to help people everywhere get a good night's rest. The podcast is designed to play in the background while you slowly fall asleep.

IN THIS EPISODE:

Calm, monotone storytelling
A classic public-domain audiobook
A relaxing bedtime story for adults
Gentle narration designed for background listening

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Free, listener-supported sleep aid podcast
Self-produced with one short ad to keep it free for everyone
New relaxing episodes released weekly

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

Subscribe on Spotify for ad-free listening ($2.99/month)
Become a patron at BoreYouToSleep.com
Leave a rating or review to help others discover the podcast

Thank you for your messages, support, and kind words, they mean the world to me.

Your rest is my mission.

#SleepPodcast #SleepStory #BedtimeStories #BedtimeStoriesForAdults #CalmNarration

In the meantime, lie back, relax and enjoy the readings.

Sweet dreams

Teddy

Sleep Story 417 – The Green Bay Tree by Louis Bromfield | Calm Bedtime Story Oct 19, 2026

Show notes

Tonight’s reading comes from The Green Bay Tree, published in 1924, written by Louis Bromfield, and it follows the lives of the Shane family in a changing American industrial town, exploring family relationships, social expectations, personal ambitions and the everyday complexities of life in the early twentieth century.

BORE YOU TO SLEEP – CALM BEDTIME STORIES FOR ADULTS

Can’t fall asleep? You’re not alone. Bore You to Sleep is a sleep podcast featuring calm, monotone readings of classic books, public-domain literature and relaxing bedtime stories for adults. Each episode is intentionally slow and soothing, designed to help you unwind, quiet your thoughts and drift off while the story plays gently in the background.

My name is Teddy and I am here to help people everywhere get a good night’s rest. The podcast is designed to play in the background while you slowly fall asleep.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Calm, monotone storytelling
• A classic public-domain audiobook
• A relaxing bedtime story for adults
• Gentle narration designed for background listening

ABOUT THE SHOW:

• Free, listener-supported sleep aid podcast
• Self-produced with one short ad to keep it free for everyone
• New relaxing episodes released weekly

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

• Subscribe on Spotify for ad-free listening ($2.99/month)
• Become a patron at BoreYouToSleep.com
• Leave a rating or review to help others discover the podcast

Thank you for your messages, support, and kind words, they mean the world to me.

Your rest is my mission.

#SleepPodcast #SleepStory #BedtimeStories #BedtimeStoriesForAdults #CalmNarration

In the meantime, lie back, relax and enjoy the readings.

Sweet dreams

Teddy

Sleep Story 416 – The Book of the National Parks by Robert Sterling Yard | Calm Bedtime Story Oct 12, 2026

Show notes

Tonight’s reading comes from The Book of the National Parks, published in 1919, written by Robert Sterling Yard, and it explores the remarkable landscapes of America's national parks, describing their mountains, forests, valleys, geological formations and natural features, while offering a quiet journey through some of the country's most distinctive scenery.

BORE YOU TO SLEEP – CALM BEDTIME STORIES FOR ADULTS

My name is Teddy and I am here to help people everywhere get a good night’s rest. The podcast is designed to play in the background while you slowly fall asleep.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Calm, monotone storytelling
• A classic public-domain audiobook
• A relaxing bedtime story for adults
• Gentle narration designed for background listening

ABOUT THE SHOW:

• Free, listener-supported sleep aid podcast
• Self-produced with one short ad to keep it free for everyone
• New relaxing episodes released weekly

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

• Subscribe on Spotify for ad-free listening ($2.99/month)
• Become a patron at BoreYouToSleep.com
• Leave a rating or review to help others discover the podcast

Thank you for your messages, support, and kind words, they mean the world to me.

Your rest is my mission.

#SleepPodcast #SleepStory #BedtimeStories #BedtimeStoriesForAdults #CalmNarration

In the meantime, lie back, relax and enjoy the readings.

Sweet dreams

Teddy

Sleep Story 415 – Being a Boy by Charles Dudley Warner | Calm Bedtime Story Oct 04, 2026

Show notes

Tonight’s reading comes from *Being a Boy*, published in 1877, written by Charles Dudley Warner, and it looks back on boyhood in rural New England, exploring farm life, everyday chores, the countryside, and the simple routines and experiences of growing up in an earlier time.BORE YOU TO SLEEP – CALM BEDTIME STORIES FOR ADULTSCan’t fall asleep? You’re not alone. Bore You to Sleep is a sleep podcast featuring calm, monotone readings of classic books, public-domain literature and relaxing bedtime stories for adults. Each episode is intentionally slow and soothing, designed to help you unwind, quiet your thoughts and drift off while the story plays gently in the background.My name is Teddy and I am here to help people everywhere get a good night’s rest. The podcast is designed to play in the background while you slowly fall asleep.IN THIS EPISODE:• Calm, monotone storytelling • A classic public-domain audiobook • A relaxing bedtime story for adults • Gentle narration designed for background listeningABOUT THE SHOW:• Free, listener-supported sleep aid podcast • Self-produced with one short ad to keep it free for everyone • New relaxing episodes released weeklySUPPORT THE PODCAST:• Subscribe on Spotify for ad-free listening ($2.99/month) • Become a patron at BoreYouToSleep.com • Leave a rating or review to help others discover the podcastThank you for your messages, support, and kind words, they mean the world to me.Your rest is my mission.#SleepPodcast #SleepStory #BedtimeStories #BedtimeStoriesForAdults #CalmNarrationIn the meantime, lie back, relax and enjoy the readings.Sweet dreamsTeddy

Sleep Story 414 – Presidential Powers in Times of Crisis | Calm Bedtime Story Sep 28, 2026

Show notes

Tonight’s reading looks at presidential powers during periods of national crisis, exploring the constitutional role of the presidency, the authority available to a president during extraordinary circumstances, and how those powers have developed and been understood over time.BORE YOU TO SLEEP – CALM BEDTIME STORIES FOR ADULTSCan’t fall asleep? You’re not alone. Bore You to Sleep is a sleep podcast featuring calm, monotone readings of classic books, public-domain literature and relaxing bedtime stories for adults. Each episode is intentionally slow and soothing, designed to help you unwind, quiet your thoughts and drift off while the story plays gently in the background.My name is Teddy and I am here to help people everywhere get a good night’s rest. The podcast is designed to play in the background while you slowly fall asleep.IN THIS EPISODE:• Calm, monotone storytelling • A historical exploration of presidential powers • A relaxing bedtime story for adults • Gentle narration designed for background listeningABOUT THE SHOW:• Free, listener-supported sleep aid podcast • Self-produced with one short ad to keep it free for everyone • New relaxing episodes released weeklySUPPORT THE PODCAST:• Subscribe on Spotify for ad-free listening ($2.99/month) • Become a patron at BoreYouToSleep.com • Leave a rating or review to help others discover the podcastThank you for your messages, support, and kind words, they mean the world to me.Your rest is my mission.#SleepPodcast #SleepStory #BedtimeStories #BedtimeStoriesForAdults #CalmNarrationIn the meantime, lie back, relax and enjoy the readings.Sweet dreamsTeddy

Sleep Story 413 – The Plums of New York by U. P. Hedrick | Calm Bedtime Story Sep 21, 2026

Show notes

Tonight’s reading comes from The Plums of New York, published in 1911, written by U. P. Hedrick, and it explores the history, cultivation and many varieties of plums grown in New York, describing their characteristics, origins and place in early twentieth-century horticulture.BORE YOU TO SLEEP – CALM BEDTIME STORIES FOR ADULTSCan’t fall asleep? You’re not alone. Bore You to Sleep is a sleep podcast featuring calm, monotone readings of classic books, public-domain literature and relaxing bedtime stories for adults. Each episode is intentionally slow and soothing, designed to help you unwind, quiet your thoughts and drift off while the story plays gently in the background.My name is Teddy and I am here to help people everywhere get a good night’s rest. The podcast is designed to play in the background while you slowly fall asleep.IN THIS EPISODE:• Calm, monotone storytelling• A classic public-domain audiobook• A relaxing bedtime story for adults• Gentle narration designed for background listeningABOUT THE SHOW:• Free, listener-supported sleep aid podcast• Self-produced with one short ad to keep it free for everyone• New relaxing episodes released weeklySUPPORT THE PODCAST:• Subscribe on Spotify for ad-free listening ($2.99/month)• Become a patron at BoreYouToSleep.com• Leave a rating or review to help others discover the podcastThank you for your messages, support, and kind words, they mean the world to me.Your rest is my mission.#SleepPodcast #SleepStory #BedtimeStories #BedtimeStoriesForAdults #CalmNarrationIn the meantime, lie back, relax and enjoy the readings.Sweet dreamsTeddy

Sleep Story 412 – An Unsentimental Journey through Cornwall by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik | Calm Bedtime Story Sep 14, 2026

Show notes

Tonight’s reading comes from An Unsentimental Journey through Cornwall, published in 1884, written by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik, and it follows a leisurely journey through Cornwall, taking in its quiet villages, country roads, coastline, local people and changing scenery along the way.

BORE YOU TO SLEEP – CALM BEDTIME STORIES FOR ADULTS

My name is Teddy and I am here to help people everywhere get a good night’s rest. The podcast is designed to play in the background while you slowly fall asleep.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Calm, monotone storytelling
• A classic public-domain audiobook
• A relaxing bedtime story for adults
• Gentle narration designed for background listening

ABOUT THE SHOW:

• Free, listener-supported sleep aid podcast
• Self-produced with one short ad to keep it free for everyone
• New relaxing episodes released weekly

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

• Subscribe on Spotify for ad-free listening ($2.99/month)
• Become a patron at BoreYouToSleep.com
• Leave a rating or review to help others discover the podcast

Thank you for your messages, support, and kind words, they mean the world to me.

Your rest is my mission.

#SleepPodcast #SleepStory #BedtimeStories #BedtimeStoriesForAdults #CalmNarration

In the meantime, lie back, relax and enjoy the readings.

Sweet dreams

Teddy

Sleep Story 411 – The Basic Facts of Economics by Louis F. Post | Calm Bedtime Story Sep 07, 2026

Show notes

Tonight’s reading comes from The Basic Facts of Economics, written by Louis F. Post and published in 1927, exploring the basic principles of economics, including money, trade, production, wealth, and the everyday workings of economic life.BORE YOU TO SLEEP – CALM BEDTIME STORIES FOR ADULTSCan’t fall asleep? You’re not alone. Bore You to Sleep is a sleep podcast featuring calm, monotone readings of classic books, public-domain literature and relaxing bedtime stories for adults. Each episode is intentionally slow and soothing, designed to help you unwind, quiet your thoughts and drift off while the story plays gently in the background.My name is Teddy and I am here to help people everywhere get a good night’s rest. The podcast is designed to play in the background while you slowly fall asleep.IN THIS EPISODE:• Calm, monotone storytelling• A classic public-domain audiobook• A relaxing bedtime story for adults• Gentle narration designed for background listeningABOUT THE SHOW:• Free, listener-supported sleep aid podcast• Self-produced with one short ad to keep it free for everyone• New relaxing episodes released weeklySUPPORT THE PODCAST:• Subscribe on Spotify for ad-free listening ($2.99/month)• Become a patron at BoreYouToSleep.com• Leave a rating or review to help others discover the podcastThank you for your messages, support, and kind words, they mean the world to me.Your rest is my mission.#SleepPodcast #SleepStory #BedtimeStories #BedtimeStoriesForAdults #CalmNarrationIn the meantime, lie back, relax and enjoy the readings.Sweet dreamsTeddy

Sleep Story 410 – The Nature of the Physical World by Arthur Eddington | Calm Bedtime Story Aug 31, 2026

Show notes

Sleep Story 410 – The Nature of the Physical World by Arthur Eddington | Calm Bedtime StoryTonight’s reading comes from The Nature of the Physical World, published in 1928, written by Sir Arthur Eddington, and based on a series of lectures delivered at the University of Edinburgh in 1927. The book explores our understanding of the universe and the physical world, including ideas about space, time, relativity, matter, and the changing scientific view of how the universe works.BORE YOU TO SLEEP – CALM BEDTIME STORIES FOR ADULTSCan’t fall asleep? You’re not alone. Bore You to Sleep is a sleep podcast featuring calm, monotone readings of classic books, public-domain literature and relaxing bedtime stories for adults. Each episode is intentionally slow and soothing, designed to help you unwind, quiet your thoughts and drift off while the story plays gently in the background.My name is Teddy and I am here to help people everywhere get a good night’s rest. The podcast is designed to play in the background while you slowly fall asleep.IN THIS EPISODE:• Calm, monotone storytelling• A classic public-domain audiobook• A relaxing bedtime story for adults• Gentle narration designed for background listeningABOUT THE SHOW:• Free, listener-supported sleep aid podcast• Self-produced with one short ad to keep it free for everyone• New relaxing episodes released weeklySUPPORT THE PODCAST:• Subscribe on Spotify for ad-free listening ($2.99/month)• Become a patron at BoreYouToSleep.com• Leave a rating or review to help others discover the podcastThank you for your messages, support, and kind words, they mean the world to me.Your rest is my mission.#SleepPodcast #SleepStory #BedtimeStories #BedtimeStoriesForAdults #CalmNarrationIn the meantime, lie back, relax and enjoy the readings.Sweet dreamsTeddy

Sleep Story 409 – The Outermost House by Henry Beston | Calm Bedtime Story Aug 24, 2026

Show notes

Tonight’s reading comes from The Outermost House: A Year of Life on the Great Beach of Cape Cod, published in 1928, written by Henry Beston, and it follows a year spent in a small cottage among the dunes of Cape Cod, quietly observing the ocean, shoreline, birds, changing weather, and the natural rhythms of life beside the sea.BORE YOU TO SLEEP – CALM BEDTIME STORIES FOR ADULTSCan’t fall asleep? You’re not alone. Bore You to Sleep is a sleep podcast featuring calm, monotone readings of classic books, public-domain literature and relaxing bedtime stories for adults. Each episode is intentionally slow and soothing, designed to help you unwind, quiet your thoughts and drift off while the story plays gently in the background.My name is Teddy and I am here to help people everywhere get a good night’s rest. The podcast is designed to play in the background while you slowly fall asleep.IN THIS EPISODE:• Calm, monotone storytelling• A classic public-domain audiobook• A relaxing bedtime story for adults• Gentle narration designed for background listeningABOUT THE SHOW:• Free, listener-supported sleep aid podcast• Self-produced with one short ad to keep it free for everyone• New relaxing episodes released weeklySUPPORT THE PODCAST:• Subscribe on Spotify for ad-free listening ($2.99/month)• Become a patron at BoreYouToSleep.com• Leave a rating or review to help others discover the podcastThank you for your messages, support, and kind words, they mean the world to me.Your rest is my mission.#SleepPodcast #SleepStory #BedtimeStories #BedtimeStoriesForAdults #CalmNarrationIn the meantime, lie back, relax and enjoy the readings.Sweet dreamsTeddy

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