The Sleepy Bookshelf
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!
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Latest episodes
Oct 21, 2023 • 4min
Preview: Season 46, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
Elizabeth previews the next season: "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge, published between 1797 and 1798.
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Sep 18, 2023 • 3min
Preview: Season 44, Thumbelina
Elizabeth previews the next season: "Thumbelina" a well-known children’s story about a tiny girl no bigger than a thumb. This version comes from The Yellow Fairy Book, a collection by Scottish writer and poet Andrew Lang, first published in 1894.
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Sep 18, 2023 • 6min
Final Recap: The Princess and the Goblin [Spoiler Alert]
Tonight, Elizabeth recaps the ending of "The Princess and the Goblin" by George MacDonald, published in 1872.
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Thank you so much for joining us here at The Sleepy Bookshelf. Now, let’s open our book for this evening. Sweet dreams 🥱 😴
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Sep 17, 2023 • 54min
The Princess and the Goblin, Part 10 of 10
Tonight, Elizabeth reads Chapters 28-32 of "The Princess and the Goblin" by George MacDonald, published in 1872.
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Thank you so much for joining us here at The Sleepy Bookshelf. Now, let’s open our book for this evening. Sweet dreams 🥱 😴
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Sep 14, 2023 • 56min
The Princess and the Goblin, Part 9 of 10
Tonight, Elizabeth reads Chapters 24-27 of "The Princess and the Goblin" by George MacDonald, published in 1872.
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Thank you so much for joining us here at The Sleepy Bookshelf. Now, let’s open our book for this evening. Sweet dreams 🥱 😴
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Sep 12, 2023 • 52min
The Princess and the Goblin, Part 8 of 10
Tonight, Elizabeth reads Chapters 22-23 of "The Princess and the Goblin" by George MacDonald, published in 1872.
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Thank you so much for joining us here at The Sleepy Bookshelf. Now, let’s open our book for this evening. Sweet dreams 🥱 😴
Browse all seasons of The Sleepy Bookshelf: https://slumbergroup.notion.site/sleepybookshelf Our SponsorsCheck out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/BOOKSHELF Our AppsRedeem exclusive, unlimited access to premium content for 1 month FREE in our mobile apps built by the Slumber Studios team:Deep Sleep Sounds App: deepsleepsounds.com/bookshelfSlumber App: slumber.fm/bookshelf
Sep 10, 2023 • 52min
The Princess and the Goblin, Part 7 of 10
Tonight, Elizabeth reads Chapters 20-21 of "The Princess and the Goblin" by George MacDonald, published in 1872.
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Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on Apple Podcasts.
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Thank you so much for joining us here at The Sleepy Bookshelf. Now, let’s open our book for this evening. Sweet dreams 🥱 😴
Browse all seasons of The Sleepy Bookshelf: https://slumbergroup.notion.site/sleepybookshelf Our SponsorsCheck out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/BOOKSHELF Our AppsRedeem exclusive, unlimited access to premium content for 1 month FREE in our mobile apps built by the Slumber Studios team:Deep Sleep Sounds App: deepsleepsounds.com/bookshelfSlumber App: slumber.fm/bookshelf
Sep 7, 2023 • 1h 4min
The Princess and the Goblin, Part 6 of 10
Tonight, Elizabeth reads Chapters 16-19 of "The Princess and the Goblin" by George MacDonald, published in 1872.
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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.
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Thank you so much for joining us here at The Sleepy Bookshelf. Now, let’s open our book for this evening. Sweet dreams 🥱 😴
Browse all seasons of The Sleepy Bookshelf: https://slumbergroup.notion.site/sleepybookshelf Our SponsorsCheck out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/BOOKSHELF Our AppsRedeem exclusive, unlimited access to premium content for 1 month FREE in our mobile apps built by the Slumber Studios team:Deep Sleep Sounds App: deepsleepsounds.com/bookshelfSlumber App: slumber.fm/bookshelf
Sep 5, 2023 • 1h 3min
The Princess and the Goblin, Part 5 of 10
Tonight, Elizabeth reads Chapters 13-15 of "The Princess and the Goblin" by George MacDonald, published in 1872.
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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 Sounds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxRt2AI7f80
Having an issue with The Sleepy Bookshelf or have a question for us? Check out our FAQs.
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Thank you so much for joining us here at The Sleepy Bookshelf. Now, let’s open our book for this evening. Sweet dreams 🥱 😴
Browse all seasons of The Sleepy Bookshelf: https://slumbergroup.notion.site/sleepybookshelf Our SponsorsCheck out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/BOOKSHELF Our AppsRedeem exclusive, unlimited access to premium content for 1 month FREE in our mobile apps built by the Slumber Studios team:Deep Sleep Sounds App: deepsleepsounds.com/bookshelfSlumber App: slumber.fm/bookshelf
Sep 3, 2023 • 56min
The Princess and the Goblin, Part 4 of 10
The host introduces 'The Princess and the Goblin' and recaps the previous episode. Curdie's unease and the princess's excitement as they await the king's arrival. The king and princess discuss the garden and their suspicions. The princess hurts her thumb and encounters her great-great-grandmother, who reveals she is spinning a special spider web.
