Just Sleep - Bedtime Stories for Adults

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What Maisie Knew by Henry James Oct 13, 2022

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Tonight's bedtime story is What Maisie Knew by Henry James. Published in 1897, it is the story of the effect of a bitter divorce on a young child.

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The Monkey's Paw by W.W Jacobs - a Scary Sleep Story Oct 09, 2022

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Drift off tonight to our first spooky tale for the Halloween season, The Monkey's Paw by W.W Jacobs. Be warned that this story is scary so if that isn't your thing, try one of our other stories tonight. Not only has this story been adapted numerous times, elements of this story are now firm tropes in the horror genre.

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This Side of Paradise: Code of the Young Egotist by F Scott Fitzgerald Oct 06, 2022

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Feeling stressed? Relax tonight with This Side of Paradise by F Scott Fitzgerald. Published in 1920, it is Fitzgerald's first book. In this episode, Amory goes to a boarding school in Connecticut.

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The Blue Castle by Lucy Maud Montgomery Oct 02, 2022

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Tonight's bedtime story is 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 Stirling, 29 and unmarried, laments about her life and her family connections.

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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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The chance to win readings just for you

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

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The Enchanted April: References by Elizabeth von Arnim Sep 29, 2022

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Tonight's sleep story is a continuation of the Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim. Published in 1922, it is the story of four disparate women who travel to a medieval castle in Italy for a holiday. In this episode, Mrs Wilkins and Mrs Arbuthnot need references to secure San Salvatore. They also want to find two other women to join them on their trip.

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

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A Little Cloud by James Joyce Sep 25, 2022

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Tonight's bedtime story is A Little Cloud by James Joyce. This story appears in Joyce's 1914 collection Dubliners. Little Chandler meets up with an old friend that has been living the high life in London.

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

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Animal Farm: The Windmill by George Orwell Sep 22, 2022

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Tonight's sleep story is the continuation of Animal Farm by George Orwell.

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

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Romeo and Juliet by Edith Nesbit Sep 18, 2022

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Tonight's sleep story is Romeo and Juliet retold by Edith Nesbit. You know the story of the ill-fated lovers Romeo and Juliet, 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 second story is Much Ado About Nothing. A story you might not be as familiar with.

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

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East of the Sun and West of the Moon - A Fairy Tale Sleep Story Sep 15, 2022

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Can't sleep? Drift off to tonight's sleep story, the Norwegian fairy tale East of the Sun and West of the Moon. This version of the story was collected by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe. A white bear asks a poor man for his prettiest daughter in exchange for riches. Does he agree?

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The entire audiobook of the Wizard of Oz

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

An additional 2 episodes every month

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!)

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Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi Sep 11, 2022

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Tonight's sleep story is Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi. Published in book form in 1883, Pinocchio or "the Adventures of Pinocchio" is one the best selling books ever. Adapted numerous times on TV and in films, the original Pinocchio character might be a little bit different from the Disney version you might remember. In this episode, Geppetto fashions a puppet from a unique piece of wood. Then the adventures begin...

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The entire audiobook of the Wizard of Oz

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

An additional 2 episodes every month

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...

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