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The Sleepy Bookshelf

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Fall asleep to classic works of fiction, adapted and narrated to help you relax. Each episode begins with a brief moment of relaxation followed by a quick summary of the prior episode. That way, you can fall asleep whenever you're ready and always stay caught up. Explore our full library of over 70 audiobooks. There is something for everyone! Support our show as a premium member and get access to bonus episodes and ad-free listening.
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Episodes

A Christmas Carol, Part 6 of 7

Tonight, Elizabeth reads Stave 4 of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens, published in 1843. Try The Sleepy Bookshelf Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepybookshelf.supercast.com/ . Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on Apple Podcasts . Follow the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify . Vote on upcoming books via the Survey on our website: https://sleepybookshelf.com . Listen to the music from The Sleepy Bookshelf in a relaxing soundscape on Deep Sleep ...

Dec 22, 202243 minSeason 29Ep. 6

A Christmas Carol, Part 5 of 7

Tonight, Elizabeth continues reading Stave 3 of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens, published in 1843. Try The Sleepy Bookshelf Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepybookshelf.supercast.com/ . Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on Apple Podcasts . Follow the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify . Vote on upcoming books via the Survey on our website: https://sleepybookshelf.com . Listen to the music from The Sleepy Bookshelf in a relaxing soundscape on...

Dec 20, 202254 minSeason 29Ep. 5

A Christmas Carol, Part 4 of 7

Tonight, Elizabeth reads Stave 3 of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens, published in 1843. Try The Sleepy Bookshelf Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepybookshelf.supercast.com/ . Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on Apple Podcasts . Follow the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify . Vote on upcoming books via the Survey on our website: https://sleepybookshelf.com . Listen to the music from The Sleepy Bookshelf in a relaxing soundscape on Deep Sleep ...

Dec 18, 202254 minSeason 29Ep. 4

A Christmas Carol, Part 3 of 7

Tonight, Elizabeth continues reading Stave 2 of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens, published in 1843. Try The Sleepy Bookshelf Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepybookshelf.supercast.com/ . Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on Apple Podcasts . Follow the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify . Vote on upcoming books via the Survey on our website: https://sleepybookshelf.com . Listen to the music from The Sleepy Bookshelf in a relaxing soundscape on...

Dec 15, 202253 minSeason 29Ep. 3

A Christmas Carol, Part 2 of 7

Tonight, Elizabeth reads Staves 1-2 of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens, published in 1843. Try The Sleepy Bookshelf Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepybookshelf.supercast.com/ . Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on Apple Podcasts . Follow the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify . Vote on upcoming books via the Survey on our website: https://sleepybookshelf.com . Listen to the music from The Sleepy Bookshelf in a relaxing soundscape on Deep Sle...

Dec 13, 202255 minSeason 29Ep. 2

A Christmas Carol, Part 1 of 7

Tonight, Elizabeth begins reading Stave 1 of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens, published in 1843. Play this entire book in one click on our Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1gwh3LKQTJgsoZQc69c1y9?si=2c39aa29a8df4114 Try The Sleepy Bookshelf Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepybookshelf.supercast.com/ . Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on Apple Podcasts . Follow the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify . Vote on upcoming books ...

Dec 11, 202251 minSeason 29Ep. 1

Preview: Season 29, A Christmas Carol

This season, we’ll be reading "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens and published in 1843. To enjoy this season and our entire bookshelf ad-free, try The Sleepy Bookshelf Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepybookshelf.supercast.com/ . Play this entire book in one click on our Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1gwh3LKQTJgsoZQc69c1y9?si=2c39aa29a8df4114 Browse all seasons of The Sleepy Bookshelf: https://slumbergroup.notion.site/sleepybookshelf Our Sponsors Check out BetterHel...

Dec 10, 20223 min

Preview: Season 28, Jack and the Beanstalk

This season, Elizabeth will be reading "Jack and the Beanstalk," Andrew Lang’s famous "Red Fairy Book," published in 1890. This season is exclusive to premium subscribers. To enjoy this season and our entire bookshelf ad-free, try The Sleepy Bookshelf Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepybookshelf.supercast.com/ . Browse all seasons of The Sleepy Bookshelf: https://slumbergroup.notion.site/sleepybookshelf Our Sponsors Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/BOOKSHELF Our Apps Redeem exclu...

Dec 08, 20223 min

Final Recap: The Great Big Treasury of Beatrix Potter [Spoiler Alert]

Elizabeth recaps "The Tale of Pigling Bland" and "Ginger and Pickles," our last stories from "The Great Big Treasury of Beatrix Potter," a collection of Potter’s stories and short books from the early 1900s. Try The Sleepy Bookshelf Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepybookshelf.supercast.com/ . Listen to the music from The Sleepy Bookshelf in a relaxing soundscape on Deep Sleep Sounds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxRt2AI7f80 Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving...

Dec 07, 20225 min

The Tale of Pigling Bland | Ginger and Pickles

Tonight, Elizabeth reads "The Tale of Pigling Bland," and "Ginger and Pickles," our last two stories from "The Great Big Treasury of Beatrix Potter," a collection of Potter’s stories and short books from the early 1900s. Listen to the music from The Sleepy Bookshelf in a relaxing soundscape on Deep Sleep Sounds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxRt2AI7f80 Try The Sleepy Bookshelf Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepybookshelf.supercast.com/ . Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your supp...

Dec 06, 202258 minSeason 27Ep. 7

The Tale of Mr. Tod

Tonight, Elizabeth reads "The Tale of Mr. Tod," from "The Great Big Treasury of Beatrix Potter," a collection of Potter’s stories and short books from the early 1900s. Try The Sleepy Bookshelf Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepybookshelf.supercast.com/ . Listen to the music from The Sleepy Bookshelf in a relaxing soundscape on Deep Sleep Sounds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxRt2AI7f80 Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on Apple Podcasts . Follow ...

Dec 04, 202257 minSeason 27Ep. 6

The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies | The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse | The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes

Tonight, Elizabeth reads "The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies," "The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse," "The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes" from "The Great Big Treasury of Beatrix Potter," a collection of Potter’s stories and short books from the early 1900s. Listen to the music from The Sleepy Bookshelf in a relaxing soundscape on Deep Sleep Sounds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxRt2AI7f80 Try The Sleepy Bookshelf Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepybookshelf.supercast.com/ . Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshe...

Dec 01, 202247 minSeason 27Ep. 5

The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck | The Roly-Poly Pudding

Tonight, Elizabeth reads "The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck," "The Roly-Poly Pudding" from "The Great Big Treasury of Beatrix Potter," a collection of Potter’s stories and short books from the early 1900s. Listen to the music from The Sleepy Bookshelf in a relaxing soundscape on Deep Sleep Sounds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxRt2AI7f80 Try The Sleepy Bookshelf Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepybookshelf.supercast.com/ . Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a...

Nov 29, 202245 minSeason 27Ep. 4

The Pie and the Patty-Pan | The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher | The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit | The Story of Miss Moppet | The Tale of Tom Kitten

Tonight, Elizabeth reads "The Pie and the Patty-Pan," "The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher," "The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit," "The Story of Miss Moppet," "The Tale of Tom Kitten" from "The Great Big Treasury of Beatrix Potter," a collection of Potter’s stories and short books from the early 1900s. Listen to the music from The Sleepy Bookshelf in a relaxing soundscape on Deep Sleep Sounds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxRt2AI7f80 Try The Sleepy Bookshelf Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepyboo...

Nov 27, 202245 minSeason 27Ep. 3

The Tale of Benjamin Bunny | The Tale of Two Bad Mice | The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle

Tonight, Elizabeth reads "The Tale of Benjamin Bunny," "The Tale of Two Bad Mice," and "The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle" from "The Great Big Treasury of Beatrix Potter," a collection of Potter’s stories and short books from the early 1900s. Listen to the music from The Sleepy Bookshelf in a relaxing soundscape on Deep Sleep Sounds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxRt2AI7f80 Try The Sleepy Bookshelf Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepybookshelf.supercast.com/ . Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshe...

Nov 24, 202243 minSeason 27Ep. 2

The Tale of Peter Rabbit | The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin | The Tailor of Gloucester

Tonight, Elizabeth reads "The Tale of Peter Rabbit," "The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin," and "The Tailor of Gloucester" from "The Great Big Treasury of Beatrix Potter," a collection of Potter’s stories and short books from the early 1900s. Play this entire book in one click on our Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6rj8QMqu25ZYnGrypeoMk0?si=60a64cb2cb974b1a Listen to the music from The Sleepy Bookshelf in a relaxing soundscape on Deep Sleep Sounds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxR...

Nov 22, 202252 minSeason 27Ep. 1

Preview: Season 27, The Great Big Treasury of Beatrix Potter

This season, we’ll be reading "The Great Big Treasury of Beatrix Potter," a collection of famous children’s stories and short books from the early 1900s. To enjoy this season and our entire bookshelf ad-free, try The Sleepy Bookshelf Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepybookshelf.supercast.com/ . Play this entire book in one click on our Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6rj8QMqu25ZYnGrypeoMk0?si=60a64cb2cb974b1a Browse all seasons of The Sleepy Bookshelf: https://slumbergrou...

Nov 21, 20223 min

Preview: Season 26, Hans Christian Andersen Short Stories

Elizabeth previews Season 26, which features two short stories by Hans Christian Andersen: "Everything in Its Right Place" and "Soup from a Sausage Skewer." Both were originally written in Danish in the mid-1800s. These versions were published by Ginn and Company in 1915. This season is exclusive to premium subscribers. To enjoy this season and our entire bookshelf ad-free, try The Sleepy Bookshelf Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepybookshelf.supercast.com/ . Browse all seasons of The Sleepy...

Nov 16, 20224 min

Final Recap: The Time Machine [Spoiler Alert]

Elizabeth recaps the ending of "The Time Machine" by H.G. Wells. Try The Sleepy Bookshelf Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepybookshelf.supercast.com/ . Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on Apple Podcasts . Follow the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify . Vote on upcoming books via the Survey on our website: https://sleepybookshelf.com . Connect: Twitter - Instagram - Facebook Thank you so much for joining us here at The Sleepy Bookshelf. Now, let’s o...

Nov 16, 20226 min

The Time Machine, Part 6 of 6

Tonight, Elizabeth reads Chapters 13-16 of "The Time Machine" by H.G. Wells, first published in 1895. Try The Sleepy Bookshelf Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepybookshelf.supercast.com/ . Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on Apple Podcasts . Follow the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify . Vote on upcoming books via the Survey on our website: https://sleepybookshelf.com . Connect: Twitter - Instagram - Facebook Thank you so much for joining us here ...

Nov 15, 20221 hrSeason 25Ep. 6

The Time Machine, Part 5 of 6

Tonight, Elizabeth reads Chapters 11-12 of "The Time Machine" by H.G. Wells, first published in 1895. Listen to the music from The Sleepy Bookshelf in a relaxing soundscape on Deep Sleep Sounds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxRt2AI7f80 Try The Sleepy Bookshelf Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepybookshelf.supercast.com/ . Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on Apple Podcasts . Follow the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify . Vote on upcoming books vi...

Nov 13, 202253 minSeason 25Ep. 5

The Time Machine, Part 4 of 6

Tonight, Elizabeth reads Chapters 9-10 of "The Time Machine" by H.G. Wells, first published in 1895. Try The Sleepy Bookshelf Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepybookshelf.supercast.com/ . Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on Apple Podcasts . Follow the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify . Vote on upcoming books via the Survey on our website: https://sleepybookshelf.com . Connect: Twitter - Instagram - Facebook Thank you so much for joining us here a...

Nov 10, 202250 minSeason 25Ep. 4

The Time Machine, Part 3 of 6

Tonight, Elizabeth reads Chapters 7-8 of "The Time Machine" by H.G. Wells, first published in 1895. Try The Sleepy Bookshelf Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepybookshelf.supercast.com/ . Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on Apple Podcasts . Follow the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify . Vote on upcoming books via the Survey on our website: https://sleepybookshelf.com . Connect: Twitter - Instagram - Facebook Thank you so much for joining us here at...

Nov 08, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 25Ep. 3

The Time Machine, Part 2 of 6

Tonight, Elizabeth reads Chapters 4-6 of "The Time Machine" by H.G. Wells, first published in 1895. Try The Sleepy Bookshelf Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepybookshelf.supercast.com/ . Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on Apple Podcasts . Follow the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify . Vote on upcoming books via the Survey on our website: https://sleepybookshelf.com . Connect: Twitter - Instagram - Facebook Thank you so much for joining us here at...

Nov 06, 20221 hr 3 minSeason 25Ep. 2

The Time Machine, Part 1 of 6

Tonight, Elizabeth reads Chapters 1-3 of "The Time Machine" by H.G. Wells, first published in 1895. Play this entire book in one click on our Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0npSkvbwff4z2jwxXkvYQf?si=d856bea70f6a41e4 Try The Sleepy Bookshelf Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepybookshelf.supercast.com/ . Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on Apple Podcasts . Follow the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify . Vote on upcoming books via ...

Nov 03, 202257 minSeason 25Ep. 1

Preview: Season 25, The Time Machine

Elizabeth previews Season 25, "The Time Machine" by H.G. Wells, first published in 1895. To enjoy these episodes ad-free, try The Sleepy Bookshelf Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepybookshelf.supercast.com/ . Play this entire book in one click on our Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0npSkvbwff4z2jwxXkvYQf?si=d856bea70f6a41e4 Browse all seasons of The Sleepy Bookshelf: https://slumbergroup.notion.site/sleepybookshelf Our Sponsors Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com...

Nov 02, 20223 min

Preview: Season 24, Wild Apples

Elizabeth previews Season 24, "Wild Apples" by Henry David Thoreau, first published in 1862. This season is exclusive to premium subscribers. To enjoy this season and our entire bookshelf ad-free, try The Sleepy Bookshelf Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepybookshelf.supercast.com/ . Browse all seasons of The Sleepy Bookshelf: https://slumbergroup.notion.site/sleepybookshelf Our Sponsors Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/BOOKSHELF Our Apps Redeem exclusive, unlimited access to prem...

Oct 29, 20223 min

Final Recap: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow [Spoiler Alert]

Elizabeth recaps the ending of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving. Try The Sleepy Bookshelf Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepybookshelf.supercast.com/ . Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on Apple Podcasts . Follow the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify . Vote on upcoming books via the Survey on our website: https://sleepybookshelf.com . Connect: Twitter - Instagram - Facebook Thank you so much for joining us here at The Sleepy Books...

Oct 28, 20227 min

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Part 3 of 3

Tonight, Elizabeth finishes reading "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving, first published in 1819. Try The Sleepy Bookshelf Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepybookshelf.supercast.com/ . Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on Apple Podcasts . Follow the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify . Vote on upcoming books via the Survey on our website: https://sleepybookshelf.com . Connect: Twitter - Instagram - Facebook Thank you so much for joini...

Oct 27, 202254 minSeason 23Ep. 3

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Part 2 of 3

Tonight, Elizabeth continues reading "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving, first published in 1819. Try The Sleepy Bookshelf Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepybookshelf.supercast.com/ . Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on Apple Podcasts . Follow the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify . Vote on upcoming books via the Survey on our website: https://sleepybookshelf.com . Connect: Twitter - Instagram - Facebook Thank you so much for join...

Oct 25, 202251 minSeason 23Ep. 2
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