Just Sleep - Bedtime Stories for Adults

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The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Bronte - Extended Episode Aug 20, 2023

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Tough day ahead? Relax with tonight's bedtime story, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Bronte. 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.

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Goodnight and Sweet Dreams....

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Pride and Prejudice: Mr Collins Arrives by Jane Austen Aug 17, 2023

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Tonight's sleep story is the continuation of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. In this episode, Darcy makes an effort to not engage with Elizabeth. She and Jane return home and Mr Collins arrives... Interested in more sleepy content or just want to support the show? Join Just Sleep Premium here: https://justsleeppodcast.com/support

Sweet Dreams...

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Washington Square by Henry James Aug 13, 2023

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Fluff up your pillows and settle down to tonight's bedtime story, Washington Square by Henry James. Catherine Sloper is plain, shy, and unremarkable. Dr Sloper, her father, thinks that no man will ever fall in love with her. Enter Morris Townsend. But does he love her or her anticipated fortune?

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Sweet Dreams...

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Little Women: Jo Meets Apollyon by Louisa May Alcott Aug 10, 2023

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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, Jo and Meg will not let Amy attend a play with them. Offended, Amy promises and exacts revenge.

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Sweet Dreams...

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The Marvelous Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum Aug 06, 2023

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Tough day? Relax with tonight's bedtime story, The Marvelous Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum. This story is the sequel to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. All Just Sleep Premium members can access the entire book as part of their membership.

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Sweet Dreams...

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Treasure Island: The Voyage - Adventure Sleep Story Aug 03, 2023

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Feeling stressed? Relax with tonight's bedtime story, the continuation of Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. Published in 1883, this adventure novel has been adapted numerous times and heavily influenced the modern depiction of pirates. In this episode, Jim hides in an apple barrel and hears Long John Silver's evil plans for the ship.

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Sweet Dreams...

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Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Copper Beeches: A Mystery Bedtime Story Jul 30, 2023

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Feeling stressed? Relax tonight with the Sherlock Holmes story, The Adventure of the Copper Beeches, by Arthur Conan Doyle. This is one of the stories in the collection of twelve stories called "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" Violet Hunter has a strange employer. He asked her to cut her hair, wear a blue dress and never go out at night. Is she in danger? Sherlock Holmes visits the Copper Beeches to find out.

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The Blue Castle: No More Fear by Lucy Maud Montgomery Jul 27, 2023

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Tonight's bedtime story is the continuation of The Blue Castle by Lucy Maud Montgomery, best known for writing Anne of Green Gables. This romance novel was published in 1926 and is set in a fictional Canadian town. In this episode, Valancy reflects on her life so far and her regrets. Later, she accompanies her mother and cousin to her Uncle's anniversary dinner. Now that she isn't afraid, she looks at everyone differently. It is Chapters 8,9 and 10 of the book.

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The Wild Swans - A Fairytale Bedtime Story Jul 23, 2023

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Tonight's bedtime story is The Wild Swans by Hans Christian Andersen. If you like this episode, please remember to follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app.

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The latest episodes ad-free and Intro-free episodes

The entire back catalog of the podcast, ad and intro-free

The entire audiobook of the Wizard of Oz

A collection of short fairy tales including Rapunzel and the Frog Prince

The chance to vote on the next story that you hear

The chance to win readings just for you

Thanks for your support!

Sweet Dreams...

Intro Music by the Psychedelic Squirrel

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