Sleepy Time Tales Podcast Creating A Restful Mindset Through Relaxing Bedtime Stories

For this week’s bedtime story we return once again to the adventures of Lizzie Bennet as she visits her friend Charlotte as the new bride of Mr Collins. She gets to know Lady Catherine a bit better and Mr Darcy comes to visit, but things are getting strange. Does he have feelings for her? Find Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austenhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1342 Supporting Sleepy Time TalesIf you would like to support my work and help keep the podcast available and for free, there are several ways you can support the show.·        You can support the show as a supporter on Patreon and receive a host of bonuses including Patron only episodes and special edits https://www.patreon.com/sleepytimetales·        If you’re enjoying Sleepy Time Tales and would like to make a financial contribution, but would rather not commit to a monthly payment then you can throw a tip in the jar at https://ko-fi.com/sleepytimetales PatreonSleep Tight PatronsJessChuckRobertaTraciCarlaJosephAYAmyJacqueAbbieGinaJYMindy Please ShareI

I don’t know why I dropped this book over a year ago, maybe it was all the French names? So apologies in advance about the pronunciations as you get ready for sleep and we pick up learning about significant French women who were composers in the 19th century.We then move on to the USA and learn of the many notable female composers there.Find Woman's Work in Music by Arthur Elsonhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20571 Supporting Sleepy Time TalesIf you would like to support my work and help keep the podcast available and for free, there are several ways you can support the show.·        You can support the show as a supporter on Patreon and receive a host of bonuses including Patron only episodes and special edits https://www.patreon.com/sleepytimetales·        If you’re enjoying Sleepy Time Tales and would like to make a financial contribution, but would rather not commit to a monthly payment then you can throw a tip in the jar at https://ko-fi.com/sleepytimetales PatreonSleep Tight PatronsJessChuckRoberta

This week as you prepare to sleep, I will tell you all about the moon. Learn about how eclipses work and what it was believed the surface of our celestial neighbour was like in the 1920s.Find Astronomy: The Science of the Heavenly Bodies by David P. Toddhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39142Supporting Sleepy Time TalesIf you would like to support my work and help keep the podcast available and for free, there are several ways you can support the show.·        You can support the show as a supporter on Patreon and receive a host of bonuses including Patron only episodes and special edits https://www.patreon.com/sleepytimetales·        If you’re enjoying Sleepy Time Tales and would like to make a financial contribution, but would rather not commit to a monthly payment then you can throw a tip in the jar at https://ko-fi.com/sleepytimetales PatreonSleep Tight PatronsJessChuckRobertaTraciCarlaJosephAYAmyJacqueAbbieGinaEllePlease ShareIf you’re enjoying the show, and finding it helps you sleep despite the stresses

For this week’s sleepy story we pick up with Bellarion well into the mysterious plot. He finds out what the plot is about, and learns something shocking. Find Bellarion the Fortunate by Rafael Sabatinihttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68411 Supporting Sleepy Time TalesIf you would like to support my work and help keep the podcast available and for free, there are several ways you can support the show.·        You can support the show as a supporter on Patreon and receive a host of bonuses including Patron only episodes and special edits https://www.patreon.com/sleepytimetales·        If you’re enjoying Sleepy Time Tales and would like to make a financial contribution, but would rather not commit to a monthly payment then you can throw a tip in the jar at https://ko-fi.com/sleepytimetales PatreonSleep Tight PatronsJessChuckRobertaTraciCarlaJosephAYAmyJacqueAbbieGinaEllePlease ShareIf you’re enjoying the show, and finding it helps you sleep despite the stresses and strains of your life, the absolute best thing y

In this week’s sleepy story we finish off Ralph Waldo Emerson’s musings on nature and humanity’s place in the world. It’s a relaxing meditation that I’m sure will lead to restful dreams. Find Nature by Ralph Waldo Emersonhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29433 Supporting Sleepy Time TalesIf you would like to support my work and help keep the podcast available and for free, there are several ways you can support the show.·        You can support the show as a supporter on Patreon and receive a host of bonuses including Patron only episodes and special edits https://www.patreon.com/sleepytimetales·        If you’re enjoying Sleepy Time Tales and would like to make a financial contribution, but would rather not commit to a monthly payment then you can throw a tip in the jar at https://ko-fi.com/sleepytimetales PatreonSleep Tight PatronsJessChuckRobertaTraciCarlaJosephAYAmyJacqueAbbieGinaEllePlease ShareIf you’re enjoying the show, and finding it helps you sleep despite the stresses and strains of your life, the a

Tonight’s story to help you sleep is our return to Anne of Green Gables. In this Anne is facing the fallout of her temper tantrum from previously. After she apologises she’s off to church for the first time where her impulsive nature seems kept in check, until Marilla hear some news. Find Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomeryhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45 Supporting Sleepy Time TalesIf you would like to support my work and help keep the podcast available and for free, there are several ways you can support the show.·        You can support the show as a supporter on Patreon and receive a host of bonuses including Patron only episodes and special edits https://www.patreon.com/sleepytimetales·        If you’re enjoying Sleepy Time Tales and would like to make a financial contribution, but would rather not commit to a monthly payment then you can throw a tip in the jar at https://ko-fi.com/sleepytimetales PatreonSleep Tight PatronsJessChuckRobertaTraciCarlaJosephAYAmyJacqueAbbieGinaEllePlease ShareIf you

Bed time non-fiction this week sees us return to the Dark Ages and the reign of Justinian. Follow the African and Italian campaigns of the General Belisarius and find yourself falling asleep as Justinian’s reign ends and we learn of the bankruptcy of the remains of the Empire. Find The Dark Ages, 476-918 by Charles Omanhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61536 Supporting Sleepy Time TalesIf you would like to support my work and help keep the podcast available and for free, there are several ways you can support the show.·        You can support the show as a supporter on Patreon and receive a host of bonuses including Patron only episodes and special edits https://www.patreon.com/sleepytimetales·        If you’re enjoying Sleepy Time Tales and would like to make a financial contribution, but would rather not commit to a monthly payment then you can throw a tip in the jar at https://ko-fi.com/sleepytimetales PatreonSleep Tight PatronsJessChuckRobertaTraciCarlaJosephAYAmyJacqueAbbieGinaEllePlease ShareIf you’re en

This week’s sleepy story is from a lesser known Mary Shelly classic. Sleep will come as you learn about the history of Raymond’s friend Evadne. Unfortunately he is keeping secrets from his wife, so things start to go wrong. But I’m confident you won’t be awake when the story goes bad Find The Last Man by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelleyhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18247 Supporting Sleepy Time TalesIf you would like to support my work and help keep the podcast available and for free, there are several ways you can support the show.·        You can support the show as a supporter on Patreon and receive a host of bonuses including Patron only episodes and special edits https://www.patreon.com/sleepytimetales·        If you’re enjoying Sleepy Time Tales and would like to make a financial contribution, but would rather not commit to a monthly payment then you can throw a tip in the jar at https://ko-fi.com/sleepytimetales PatreonSleep Tight PatronsJessChuckRobertaTraciCarlaJosephAYAmyJacqueAbbieGinaEllePlease Share

Starting for some reason with learning about the educational system in the town of Rugby this week’s sleepy story continues the railway journey around Britain. We then take the train from Coventry to Birmingham and learn about that city’s industrial history, but sleep will come to you very soon. Find Rides on Railways by Samuel Sidneyhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13271 Supporting Sleepy Time TalesIf you would like to support my work and help keep the podcast available and for free, there are several ways you can support the show.·        You can support the show as a supporter on Patreon and receive a host of bonuses including Patron only episodes and special edits https://www.patreon.com/sleepytimetales·        If you’re enjoying Sleepy Time Tales and would like to make a financial contribution, but would rather not commit to a monthly payment then you can throw a tip in the jar at https://ko-fi.com/sleepytimetales PatreonSleep Tight PatronsJessChuckRobertaTraciCarlaJosephAYAmyJacqueAbbieGinaEllePlease Sh

For this week’s sleepy story we return to learning about the nesting habits of various birds, starting with the common and charming wood pigeon.There is some cruelty of nature here, but the charm of the actions of our feathered friends will help you settle down to sleep. Find Birds and their Nests by Mary Howitthttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68416 Supporting Sleepy Time TalesIf you would like to support my work and help keep the podcast available and for free, there are several ways you can support the show.·        You can support the show as a supporter on Patreon and receive a host of bonuses including Patron only episodes and special edits https://www.patreon.com/sleepytimetales·        If you’re enjoying Sleepy Time Tales and would like to make a financial contribution, but would rather not commit to a monthly payment then you can throw a tip in the jar at https://ko-fi.com/sleepytimetales PatreonSleep Tight PatronsJessChuckRobertaTraciCarlaJosephAYAmyJacqueAbbieGinaPlease ShareIf you’re enjoying the s

Settle down to sleep as we continue our bedtime reading of The Great Gatsby. Gatsby’s plan is coming to fruition, he’s back in contact with Daisy, but things aren’t going the way he dreamed. As you drift off we will also learn a bit more about the mysterious Jay Gatsby and where he came from. Find The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgeraldhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64317 Supporting Sleepy Time TalesIf you would like to support my work and help keep the podcast available and for free, there are several ways you can support the show.·        You can support the show as a supporter on Patreon and receive a host of bonuses including Patron only episodes and special edits https://www.patreon.com/sleepytimetales·        If you’re enjoying Sleepy Time Tales and would like to make a financial contribution, but would rather not commit to a monthly payment then you can throw a tip in the jar at https://ko-fi.com/sleepytimetales PatreonSleep Tight PatronsJessChuckRobertaTraciCarlaJosephAYAmyJacqueAbbieGinaPlease Shar

Drift off to the gentle rhythm of oars on the Aegean Sea. This quiet reading details the rise of Athens and its powerful navy, slowly recounting the historic defeat of Xerxes not as a clash of battle, but as a distant, soothing story. Let the measured history of ancient triremes and strategic triumphs lull you into a deep and peaceful sleep. Find The Book of the Ancient Greeks by Dorothy Millshttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68180 Supporting Sleepy Time TalesIf you would like to support my work and help keep the podcast available and for free, there are several ways you can support the show.·        You can support the show as a supporter on Patreon and receive a host of bonuses including Patron only episodes and special edits https://www.patreon.com/sleepytimetales·        If you’re enjoying Sleepy Time Tales and would like to make a financial contribution, but would rather not commit to a monthly payment then you can throw a tip in the jar at https://ko-fi.com/sleepytimetales PatreonSleep Tight PatronsJessC

Find your most comfortable position, and let the world above the waves gently fade away. Tonight, we are granted a rare and quiet invitation to step aboard the most marvelous vessel ever to sail the deep. We descend into the pages of Jules Verne's "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea," where Captain Nemo himself is our soft-spoken guide. He will lead us on a tranquil tour of his legendary submarine, the Nautilus. We will drift through its elegant, silent salons, marvel at the treasures of its museum, and peer into the heart of its ingenious machinery. There are no storms or battles here, only the low hum of the engine, the soft glow of electric light, and the calming, measured description of a self-contained world beneath the sea. Let the meticulous details of library shelves, paneled walls, and gleaming brass fittings lull your mind. The gentle rocking of the deep current and the hypnotic recitation of nautical wonders will carry you safely into a restful, dream-filled sleep. So close your eyes

As you settle into bed tonight, let your mind drift away from the present and journey back through the sands of time. We travel to the banks of the Nile, to a land of sun-baked brick and imposing stone.This episode gently reads from the meticulous pages of the "Manual of Egyptian Archaeology," guiding you through the formidable defensive architecture of ancient Egypt. We will speak slowly of massive enclosure walls, of mighty fortresses standing guard at the borders of the empire, and of the clever, timeless designs meant to withstand the ages. Close your eyes, and let the silent, enduring strength of these ancient sentinels watch over you as you drift into peaceful, deep sleep. Story (01:32) Find Manual of Egyptian Archaeology and Guide to the Study of Antiquities in Egypthttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14400 Supporting Sleepy Time TalesIf you would like to support my work and help keep the podcast available and for free, there are several ways you can support the show.·        You can support the s

Settle in, get comfortable, and let your mind drift back to a time of quiet canals and whispered fortunes. Tonight’s tale is a gentle recounting of a most peculiar chapter in history, drawn from the pages of Charles Mackay's "Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions." We'll wander through the lush gardens of the 17th century Netherlands, where a simple, beautiful flower—the tulip—captivated an entire nation. We'll speak of rare, flamed petals with names like 'Semper Augustus' and 'Viceroy,' and hear of a world where a single bulb could be traded for a grand house on the Amsterdam canals. There will be no frantic excitement here, only the soft, rhythmic telling of how markets bloomed and faded, like a flower itself. A story of collective dreams and quiet lessons, all told in a slow, measured pace to ease you into a deep and restful sleep. So close your eyes, and let the history of tulipomania lull you into peaceful slumber. Story (01:30) Find Memoirs of Extraordinary Popul

Prepare for sleep with this week’s reading, where we return to The Secret Garden.Ben Weatherstaff has discovered the children in the garden, and we learn about his time working for Colin’s mother.Colin decides to secretly get his strength back using the Magic he feels in the garden. Story (01:27) Find The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17396Supporting Sleepy Time TalesIf you would like to support my work and help keep the podcast available and for free, there are several ways you can support the show.·        You can support the show as a supporter on Patreon and receive a host of bonuses including Patron only episodes and special edits https://www.patreon.com/sleepytimetales·        If you’re enjoying Sleepy Time Tales and would like to make a financial contribution, but would rather not commit to a monthly payment then you can throw a tip in the jar at https://ko-fi.com/sleepytimetales PatreonSleep Tight PatronsJessChuckMystiRobertaTraciMoyaSandraCarlaJosephAYAmyJa

For this week’s sleepy reading we are returning to The Republic. Plato’s philosophical work that apparently means a lot to people who study philosophy.I just know this is really boring and I’m sure it will help you sleep. In this episode we are learning about perspectives on sport, medicine, music and justice and how they apply to an ideal society. Story (01:37) Find The Republic by Platohttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1497 Supporting Sleepy Time TalesIf you would like to support my work and help keep the podcast available and for free, there are several ways you can support the show.·        You can support the show as a supporter on Patreon and receive a host of bonuses including Patron only episodes and special edits https://www.patreon.com/sleepytimetales·        If you’re enjoying Sleepy Time Tales and would like to make a financial contribution, but would rather not commit to a monthly payment then you can throw a tip in the jar at https://ko-fi.com/sleepytimetales PatreonSleep Tight PatronsJessChuckMy

In this week’s bedtime story, Beth’s illness continues so this reading we follow Amy’s trials staying with Aunt March. The Aunt is s nice lady, although old fashioned and Amy is unhappy. But she finds an ally in the maid.And back home, mother gets back from visiting father and everyone is glad to see her, although Jo is shocked to find that her parents are happy with a young man’s interest in Meg. But I’m sure you will be well asleep before the excitement. Story (01:22) Find Little Women by Louisa May Alcotthttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/514 Supporting Sleepy Time TalesIf you would like to support my work and help keep the podcast available and for free, there are several ways you can support the show.·        You can support the show as a supporter on Patreon and receive a host of bonuses including Patron only episodes and special edits https://www.patreon.com/sleepytimetales·        If you’re enjoying Sleepy Time Tales and would like to make a financial contribution, but would rather not commit to a month

In this episode the long boring recitation of many of the Italian masters of painting will help you fall asleep.It’s actually quite interesting stuff, just fairly dry, especially the way I red it!

Sleep is inevitable as I go through the various travel schedules for steam ships traveling to and through the Mediterranean sea and a few other pieces of food and travel advice. Story (01:18) Find The Mediterranean : Seaports and sea routeshttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73849 Supporting Sleepy Time TalesIf you would like to support my work and help keep the podcast available and for free, there are several ways you can support the show.·        You can support the show as a supporter on Patreon and receive a host of bonuses including Patron only episodes and special edits https://www.patreon.com/sleepytimetales·        If you’re enjoying Sleepy Time Tales and would like to make a financial contribution, but would rather not commit to a monthly payment then you can throw a tip in the jar at https://ko-fi.com/sleepytimetalesPatreonSleep Tight PatronsJessChuckMystiRobertaTraciMoyaSandraCarlaJosephAYAmyJacqueAbbieGinaPlease ShareIf you’re enjoying the show, and finding it helps you sleep despite the stresses an