Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep

Sharon Handy
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Dec 26, 2022 • 57min

Relaxation Rewind! A Winter Walk, by Henry David Thoreau

For this week of comfy pants and leftovers, let’s relax with a remastered fave and take a sleepy stroll through wintry woods. It’s a lovely meditation on a world asleep yet alive, and I hope you enjoy it.   Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW   Read “A Winter Walk” in “Excursions” at Project Gutenberg here: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9846   Music: "Boring Books for Bedtime,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC-BY, https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com   If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, http://www.boringbookspod.com.
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Dec 19, 2022 • 53min

The 1945 Sears Christmas Book, Part 1

Let’s relax and sleep with some shopping for the first Christmas after World War II. From fancy watches to educational toys and gaily wrapped vitamins, Sears has everything you need for a happy holiday.   Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Everyone who supports us in December will be entered into drawings for secret prizes! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW   Music: "Heaven Be Here,” by PC III, licensed under CC-BY   If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, http://www.boringbookspod.com.
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Dec 12, 2022 • 51min

The Book of Household Management, by Isabella Beeton, Part 9 - Soups and Ingredients

Let’s curl up with a sleepy bowl of soup as the inimitable Mrs. Beeton walks us through recipes and the history of vegetables. If you aren’t boiling your carrots for three hours, are you even cooking?   Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Everyone who supports us in December will be entered into drawings for secret prizes! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW   Read “The Book of Household Management” here: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10136   Music: "Boring Books for Bedtime,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC-BY, https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com   If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, http://www.boringbookspod.com.
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Dec 6, 2022 • 56min

In New England Fields & Woods, by Rowland Robinson, Part 1

Join this relaxing podcast as it takes you on a journey through the serene winter landscapes of New England, where you'll learn about the fascinating survival techniques of the Varying Hare, explore the hidden stories of the forest, and immerse yourself in the traditions and activities of the woodlands during the winter season.
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Nov 28, 2022 • 48min

Cassell's Book of Birds, Part 4: Parrots Continued

Let’s relax and sleep with more about the clever parrot family, learn of celebrated chatty birds, and remind ourselves why getting a talking bird from a sailor isn’t always the best idea. Salty!   Raffle Time! Everyone who supports us in November will be entered into a drawing for a personal episode all your own. Whee! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW   Read “Cassell’s Book of Birds, Vol. 1” here: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48675   Music: "Ocean Tapping,” by PCIII, licensed under CC-BY   If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, http://www.boringbookspod.com.
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Nov 21, 2022 • 45min

Farm Engines & How to Run Them, Part 5

Let’s relax and sleep with more from this much-requested guide for engineers. This time, we answer a long list of frequently asked questions and learn all the ways to blow up a boiler. Useful!   Raffle Time! Everyone who supports us in November will be entered into a drawing for a personal episode all your own. Whee! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW   Read “Farm Engines & How To Run Them” here: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43867   Music: "Exit Exit,” by PCIII, licensed under CC-BY   If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, http://www.boringbookspod.com.
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Nov 14, 2022 • 55min

Flatland, by Edwin A. Abbott, Part 3

This week, by multiple requests, let’s trip back into Flatland, hear about the mighty Circles, and take a confounding journey to Lineland. What is the “world” anyway? It’s just a matter of perspective.   Raffle Time! Everyone who supports us in November will be entered into a drawing for a personal episode all your own. Whee! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW   Read “Flatland” here: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/201   Music: "Boring Books for Bedtime,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC-BY http://leerosevere.bandcamp.com   If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, http://www.boringbookspod.com.
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Nov 7, 2022 • 54min

The ABC of Relativity, by Bertrand Russell, Part 2

Let’s relax and sleep with more mysteries of relativity, like the speed of light, why time isn’t time, and how a fake train robbery reveals that simultaneity doesn’t exist. Except when it does.   Raffle Time! Everyone who supports us in November will be entered into a drawing for a personal episode all your own. Whee! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW   Read “The ABC of Relativity” here: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67104   Music: "Boring Books for Bedtime,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC-BY http://leerosevere.bandcamp.com   If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, http://www.boringbookspod.com.
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Oct 31, 2022 • 53min

The Book of Werewolves, by Sabine Baring-Gould, Part 1

Let’s relax and sleep with this totally true and accurate history of werewolves in ancient Greece, Rome, and the Norse sagas. Curiously, few actual werewolves get mentioned, but someone does get turned into a yarn spinner. Spooky!   Help us stay 100% listener-supported and ad-free for all! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW   Read “The Book of Werewolves” here: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5324   Music: "Dream Colours,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC-BY http://leerosevere.bandcamp.com   If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, http://www.boringbookspod.com.
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Oct 24, 2022 • 51min

Meditations, by Marcus Aurelius, Part 4

For our Four-Year Anniversary (wow!), let’s relax and sleep with more from Marcus Aurelius, including some thoughts about smelly armpits. Hey, personal diaries can't all be gems of wisdom.   Help us stay 100% listener-supported and ad-free for all! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW   Read “Meditations” here: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2680   Music: "Boring Books for Bedtime,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC-BY http://leerosevere.bandcamp.com   If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, http://www.boringbookspod.com.

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