
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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Dec 10, 2022 • 3min
Preview: Season 29, A Christmas Carol
This season, we’ll be reading "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens and published in 1843.
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Dec 8, 2022 • 3min
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.
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Dec 7, 2022 • 5min
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.
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Dec 6, 2022 • 58min
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.
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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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Dec 4, 2022 • 57min
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.
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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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Dec 1, 2022 • 47min
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.
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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 🥱 😴
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Nov 29, 2022 • 45min
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.
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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 🥱 😴
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Nov 27, 2022 • 45min
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.
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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 🥱 😴
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Nov 24, 2022 • 43min
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
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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 🥱 😴
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Nov 22, 2022 • 52min
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=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.
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Vote on upcoming books via the Survey on our website: https://sleepybookshelf.com.
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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