Just Sleep - Bedtime Stories for Adults

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Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy Jun 11, 2023

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Tonight's story to help you sleep is Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy. Interested in more sleepy content or just want to support the show? Join Just Sleep Premium here: https://justsleeppodcast.com/support

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The entire audiobook of the Wizard of Oz

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

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Sweet Dreams...

Intro Music by the Psychedelic Squirrel

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The Wind in the Willows: The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn Jun 08, 2023

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Tonight's story to help you fall asleep is the continuation of The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. In this episode, Mole and Rat search for a young otter that is missing from home. But where is that music coming from?

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Goodnight and Sweet Dreams....

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Bernice Bobs Her Hair by F. Scott Fitzgerald Jun 04, 2023

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Tonight's sleep story is Bernice Bobs Her Hair by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It was published in 1920 in Fitzgerald's collection of short stories, Flappers and Philosophers.

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Goodnight and Sweet Dreams....

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Black Beauty: A Stormy Day by Anna Sewell Jun 01, 2023

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Tonight's snoozy tale is the continuation of 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 saves his owner during a storm from an unstable bridge, and then Beauty is trapped in a burning stable.

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Goodnight and Sweet Dreams....

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The Little Mermaid - A Fairytale Sleep Story May 28, 2023

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Tonight's bedtime story is The Little Mermaid. The original version of the fairytale is not like the Disney version of the story!

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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

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!)

Thanks for your support!

Sweet Dreams...

Intro Music by the Psychedelic Squirrel

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Jack and the Beanstalk - Fall asleep fast to a classic fairy tale May 25, 2023

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Fall into a deep sleep tonight with the old English fairy tale, Jack and the Beanstalk. There are a number of versions of this tale. This version was retold by Flora Annie Steel and published in 1918.

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A Midsummer Night's Dream retold by Edith Nesbit May 21, 2023

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Tonight's sleep story is A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare, retold by Edith Nesbit. You might know the story of Hermia and Helena, their love square ,and the mischievous sprite Puck originally written by William Shakespeare. This adaptation by Edith Nesbit condenses and simplifies the story but the end remains the same. If you're still awake, the other two stories are As You Like It and the Two Gentlemen of Verona.

Interested in more sleepy content or just want to support the show? Join Just Sleep Premium here: https://justsleeppodcast.com/support

As a Just Sleep Premium member you will receive:

Ad-free and Intro-free episodes

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

The entire back catalogue of the podcast, ad and intro-free (coming soon!)

Thanks for your support!

Sweet Dreams...

Intro Music by the Psychedelic Squirrel

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Pride and Prejudice: Jane Falls Ill by Jane Austen May 18, 2023

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Tonight's sleep story is the continuation of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. In this episode, Jane is invited to Netherfield and falls ill while there. Elizabeth goes to Netherfield to attend to her. Interested in more sleepy content or just want to support the show? Join Just Sleep Premium here: https://justsleeppodcast.com/support

As a Just Sleep Premium member you will receive:

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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Over 3 Hours of Sherlock Holmes - A Scandal in Bohemia and more May 14, 2023

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Drift off tonight to over 3 hours of your favourite Sherlock Holmes mysteries: A Scandal in Bohemia, The Adventure of the Speckled Band, The Red Headed League and The Man with the Twisted Lip.

Interested in more sleepy content or just want to support the show? Join Just Sleep Premium here: https://justsleeppodcast.com/support

As a Just Sleep Premium member you will receive:

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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Treasure Island: I Go To Bristol by Robert Louis Stevenson May 11, 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 travels to Bristol to board the Hispaniola. He meets Long John Silver.

Interested in more sleepy content or just want to support the show? Join Just Sleep Premium here: https://justsleeppodcast.com/support

As a Just Sleep Premium member you will receive:

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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