Just Sleep - Bedtime Stories for Adults

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Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell Sep 08, 2022

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Tonight's story to help you sleep is Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell. First published in 1852, Cranford is an episodic novel about a fictional town inhabited by mostly women. It was also the inspiration for the popular BBC TV series from 2007 to 2010. In this episode, meet the Cranfordians.

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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain Sep 04, 2022

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Tonight's sleep story is A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain. Published in 1889, it is the comedic story of a man from 19th century Connecticut who finds himself transported back in time to the 6th century and King Arthur's court. In this episode, the man learns that he is in the 6th century, sees the Round Table, and hears Merlin's tale of the Lady in the Lake.

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The Doll's House by Katherine Mansfield Sep 01, 2022

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Tonight's sleep stories are The Doll's House and Psychology by Katherine Mansfield.

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Introducing Just Sleep Premium Sep 01, 2022

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More Aesop's Fables - Sleep Stories Aug 28, 2022

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Struggling to fall asleep? Distract your mind with more stories from Aesop's Fables. Drift off to many familiar stories like the Owl and the Grasshopper and the Wolf and the Kid. Aesop, a storyteller from Ancient Greece, has been credited with fables told over several centuries after his death.

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Around the World in 80 Days: In Which Fix, the Detective, Betrays a Very Natural Impatience Aug 25, 2022

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Struggling to fall asleep? Quiet your mind with Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne. Published in 1872, this story is one of Verne's most acclaimed works. In this episode, Mr Fix, the detective is watching Phileas Fogg very closely en route to Bombay. If you like this episode, please remember to follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app like Pocket Casts! Sweet Dreams.

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Betrothed by Anton Chekhov Aug 21, 2022

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Feeling stressed? Relax tonight with Betrothed by Anton Chekhov, a short story to help you fall asleep. Published in 1903, this is Chekhov's last completed story. Nadya, a young woman, is engaged to be married. Her wedding is only a few weeks away. But does she even love her fiance? Should she follow her friend Sasha's advice and go to university instead?

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Little Lord Fauntleroy : Cedric, The Boot-Black and the Apple Woman Aug 18, 2022

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Fall asleep tonight to the continuation of Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Published in 1886, this book was very popular and started a fashion trend in America. In this episode, Cedric finds out what an Earl is and helps his friends.

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

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The chance to win readings just for you

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Momotaro or The Story of the Son of a Peach. A Fairy Tale Sleep Story Aug 14, 2022

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Tonight's bedtime story is Momotaro or The Story of the Son of a Peach. A Japanese fairy tale compiled by Yei Theodora Ozaki. In this story, an old couple finds a giant peach, and inside it, a little boy. Some years later, their son decides to fight demons on an island and meets some friends along the way to help him with his mission.

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Far from the Madding Crowd: A Girl on Horseback by Thomas Hardy Aug 11, 2022

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Fall asleep tonight to the continuation of Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy. Published in 1874, this was Hardy's first literary success. In this episode, Farmer Oak talks to Bathsheba Everdene and soon falls in love with her. His marriage proposal, however, might not be well received.

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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

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