Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep

Sharon Handy
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15 snips
Feb 20, 2023 • 49min

Etiquette, by Emily Post, Part 4

Let's relax and sleep with more from Mrs. Post as she instructs us in the art of conversation, thinking before we speak, and avoiding unforgivable pretentiousness. Useful! 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 "Etiquette" at Project Gutenberg here: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14314 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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Feb 13, 2023 • 54min

On the Origin of Species, by Charles Darwin, Part 4

Drift to sleep with science as Darwin himself defines natural selection and the interconnectedness of all things. Also, we hear the archaic word "humble-bees," which is adorable. 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 "The Origin of Species" at Project Gutenberg here: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1228 Music: "Dream Colours," 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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Feb 6, 2023 • 46min

The Problems of Philosophy, by Bertrand Russell, Part 2

This week let's be lulled to sleep by deep thoughts about the nature of matter, and whether things exist if we're not thinking about them. Who knows! It's philosophy. 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 "The Problems of Philosophy" at Project Gutenberg here: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5827 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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Jan 30, 2023 • 49min

Manual of Egyptian Archaeology and Guide to Antiquities, Part 5

Let's return to the sleepy sands of Egypt and learn all about tombs and pyramids. Secret passages, sarcophagi, and ghostly snacks will give your dreams something to feast on. 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 "Manual of Egyptian Archaeology" at Project Gutenberg here: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14400 Music: "Exit Exit," 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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Jan 23, 2023 • 53min

Art in Needlework: Embroidery, by Lewis Day and Mary Buckle, Part 1

Let's stitch our way to sleep with this handbook to the intricacies of embroidery. We'll work our way through some basic stitches, learn a bit of history, and admire the art of craft. 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 "Art in Needlework: A Book About Embroidery" at Project Gutenberg here: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28269 Music: "Peace," 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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Jan 16, 2023 • 48min

The Principles of Chemistry, by Dmitri Mendeleev, Part 4

Let's relax and sleep with more from a foundation of science. This time, we explore fundamentals of water, moisture, and the near-magical properties of solubility. Equations alert! 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 "The Principles of Chemistry" at Project Gutenberg here: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51326 Music: "Exit Exit," 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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Jan 9, 2023 • 48min

The English Renaissance of Art, by Oscar Wilde, Part 1

Let's relax with some aesthetic art ponderings from one of the greats of the late 19th century. It's all Pre-Raphaelites and poetry, plus a poke at the English, as Wilde was wont. 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 "Essays & Lectures by Oscar Wilde" at Project Gutenberg here: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/774 Music: "Changing Colours," 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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Jan 2, 2023 • 59min

Faery Lands of the South Seas, by Hall & Nordhoff, Part 2

Let's fight off winter's chill with this relaxing return to the South Pacific. This time, we drift among Polynesian atolls, reflect on solitude, and learn about a friendly giant ghost dog. Dreamy! 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 "Faery Lands of the South Seas" at Project Gutenberg here: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54479 Music: "Ocean Tapping," 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 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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